Job Description:

Job Description

Systems Administrator – Computer Science Department

The Computer Science Department at the Stevens Institute of Technology is looking for a Systems Administrator to start as soon as possible. We are looking for a Systems Administrator to help us in maintaining, upgrading and growing the department’s teaching and research infrastructure. You will also support a diverse office environment, including workstations, servers, printers, and supporting websites. The systems administrator will need to interact with faculty, students, and staff, as well as the Institute’s IT organization. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.

Duties will include:

Running the department's research and teaching computing facilities; supporting faculty, staff, and CS students; specifying and ordering equipment (servers and workstations) and software to meet specific research and teaching needs; working in concert with the university's IT organization; creating and maintaining various department websites; teaching short courses on technologies of interest to the community, such as Linux basics, shell programming, etc.; occasional evening and weekend hours are required to handle emergency situations (for example, equipment failures).

Required Qualifications:

These are the qualifications that are necessary for someone to be considered for the position.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in related discipline;


• Experience as a Linux/Unix systems admin;


• Experience with LAN networks, databases MySQL/PostgreSQL, version control system GIT or Subversion and OpenLDAP;


• Experience with network management, including firewalls and security management;


• Experience setting up new hardware, in the context of a data center, including servers, networking and storage equipment, etc.


• Experience maintaining office printers;


• Experience using Linux-based scripting tools;


• Experience with IT help desk/end-user support.


• Must work well independently and collaboratively as a member of a team;


• Excellent communication skills: ability to communicate well with teams, guests, and willing to share knowledge with co-workers;


• Ability to lift heavy equipment periodically;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience administering other major operating systems like MacOS, and Microsoft Windows 8/10;

• Install and update office applications;


• Experience in use of shibboleth and central authentication systems;


• Experience in an enterprise or higher education environment;

• Experience with setting up and running a CMS system, such as a Wiki.


• Experience with the GNU mailing list manager (Mailman) system.

Experience:

Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in system administration, systems programming, or          research computing.

Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who can contribute to a welcoming climate for students, faculty and staff of all races and genders. We are an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies and strongly encourage applications from qualified women and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Department

Computer Science

General Submission Guidelines:

In order to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens, you must submit an online application. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.

Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who can contribute to a welcoming climate for students, faculty and staff of all races and genders. We are an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies and strongly encourage applications from qualified women and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Department

General Submission Guidelines:

In order to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens, you must submit an online application. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu

EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.

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