Systems Administrator - Linux

Description of Work

Incumbent will be responsible for ensuring continuous availability of the University of Nebraska servers, operating systems, and middleware. Including the design, implementation, and management of systems and associated management solutions. Monitor, analyze, and ensure system performance, capacity, and uptime meet university service level agreements within a 24×7 operation. Troubleshoot complex problems, individually, with other members of the team, and with third-parties. Requires regular interaction with other networking, systems, and telecom professionals in the design and delivery of services; and with end-users to provide direct support.

This position will uphold the ITS core principles of outstanding collaboration and communication, a drive to succeed, a passion for higher learning, and acting with integrity.

Please note : Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

This position is eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement (Remote – within commuting distance to UNK, UNL or UNO Campus)

#LI-DNI Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT related field

3 years linux server installation, configuration and troubleshooting

Equivalent combination of education, experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Experience maintaining and troubleshooting linux server environment

Demonstrated experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting linux applications

Knowledge of shell and python scripting

Working knowledge and experience with linux automation and central management tools

Working knowledge and experience with aws or azure

The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.