Systems Administrator in Information Services at UTHealth in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Position Summary:

UTHealth is looking for a Systems Administrator to be a part of the School of Public Health Server & Data Center Support Group team within Data Center Operations. This team focuses on supporting all Windows Servers within the data center. This includes support of enterprise-level systems, storage systems and support of smaller systems and applications. Support for these systems includes design, implementation, support, patching, troubleshooting, and working closely with application owners, peers, and customers to help with performance tuning, troubleshooting and upgrades. The System Administrator will focus in systems administration and a well-rounded background Windows Server Operating systems and server support. They will be responsible for the day-to-day activities related to system stability, reliability, and security. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is the most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System. Data Center Operations (DCO) under the direction of the Infrastructure Team at UTHEALTH, operates the University's data centers at UCT, Guhn Rd and School of Public Health (SPH).

This is a fulltime position that is classified as salaried and exempt. It is eligible for all UTHealth benefits including healthcare coverage and participation in a pension plan administered by the State of Texas. The employee will office in the heart of the Texas Medical Center.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Utilizes appropriate procedures and processes necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of organizational servers, data systems, file structures, computer operating systems and computer system software.
2. Installs, maintains, configures, and upgrades UNIX operating systems to improve the reliability, safety and performance of the system.
3. Works with Network Security Analyst to ensure security and integrity of computer operating systems and supporting software by detecting hackers and ensuring remote access is encrypted.
4. Ensures data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations in conjunction with the Disaster Recovery & Security Analyst.
5. Performs basic and intermediate level shell and kernel programming and testing.
6. Conducts studies of projected enhancements in hardware and software and presents recommendations to management.
7. Conducts performance measurement and evaluation of the servers to ensure Service Level Agreements (SLA) are met.
8. Implements security and the disaster recovery according to established standards policy and guidelines.
9. Participates in all phases of total system planning and in the generation of justifications and specifications for facility requirements and enhancements.
10. Implements system software projects.
11. Presents technical briefings.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Ability to configure and administer diverse servers and computer operating systems. Familiar with WEB technology, database concepts and networking.

Server Administration: Windows Server 2012+, includes installation of servers, operating systems, configuration, security and troubleshooting of specialized systems and applications. This includes physical and virtual systems. Also, a good working knowledge of storage sub-systems as related to system configuration and optimization.

Client/Server Application support: Backend systems support for client-server applications with a good understanding of the system design lifecycle (SDLC). Proven implementation skills for enterprise level solutions. Experience with SSL cert configuration and management. A basic understanding of networking technologies. Also, a working knowledge of system monitoring tools.

Additional skills that would be a plus for this position:

• HPE 3PAR Administration
• Networking
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Scripting/Programming Technologies: PowerShell, .NET, Java, AWS CloudFormation
• Microsoft vSphere
• VMWare ESX

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree, training in information technology or related experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

At least One (1) year of experience in information technology support and systems administration in diverse environments. Preferred experience with the network and server hardware, software and security tools that UTHSC-H has deployed in its information technology infrastructure.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215