Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator Posting Number req24388 Department Research & Discovery Tech Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's Information Technology (UITS) invites you to apply to the role of the Systems Administrator (Systems Administrator III).

The Systems Administrator is responsible for designing, building, delivering, and maintaining technology solutions that enhance operations supporting research, with a focus on high-performance computing.

This role involves managing compute clusters for research along with their support services and infrastructure.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, support, and maintain servers, operating systems, and related applications.
• Monitor system performance, identify constraints, and implement optimizations to improve performance and access future resource needs.
• Implement and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to protect from security threats and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Automate repetitive tasks and improve system scalability, reliability, and security, leveraging scripting languages and automation tools.
• Manage end-to-end IT projects, overseeing planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful and timely project delivery within budgetary constraints.
• Collaborate with technology vendors and service providers to evaluate products, negotiate contracts, and ensure the successful implementation of solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation, capturing insights and contributing to the knowledge base to facilitate knowledge sharing and transfer across the team.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Information Technology Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $75,540 - $98,201 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 10 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Career Stream and Level PC3 Job Family Systems Admin Job Function Information Technology Type of criminal background check required : Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Open Date 11 / 5 / 2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed