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The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago

Windows Systems Administrator II

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$58K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator II to provide systems administration support for the Advanced Technology Laboratory. The role involves compliance monitoring, system installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Windows environments, while also managing backup services and maintaining hardware/software inventories.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Under general direction, perform compliance monitoring and remediation for Windows, Mac, and server environments in accordance with NIST framework

Under general direction, perform Windows Desktop and Server computer systems installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, training junior staff and end-user support for software’s, servers, workstations, laptops, and virtual machines

Manage Windows Server backup services and CIFS/SMB storage solutions installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and escalation

Perform and maintain Windows backup and storage systems audits for compliance with established information assurance policies, retention policies, and configuration guidelines

Document and maintain processes, procedures and configurations for Windows, storage and backup solution configuration and change management

Maintain computer hardware/software inventories and documentation

Other related functions as assigned

Qualification

Windows system administrationActive DirectoryNIST compliancePowerShell scriptingWindows Server 2016/2019/2022Security toolsFile server managementBackup systemsNetworking conceptsSoft skills

Required

HS/GED

Two years of experience in IT support and compliance operations, including in Windows system administration, with progressively complex responsibilities

Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, procedures and tools used in maintaining a Windows enterprise infrastructure

Experience with security tools such as vulnerability scanners (e.g., Nessus), patch management platforms, endpoint protection, and SIEM solutions such as Splunk

Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001

Strong understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other core Windows Server technologies

Experience with file server management, network storage (e.g., NAS, SAN), and backup systems

Hands-on experience with Windows Server Administration (Windows Server 2016/2019/2022), including installation, configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting

Strong experience in desktop support, including troubleshooting Windows-based operating systems, application issues, and network connectivity problems

Proven experience in PowerShell scripting or other scripting languages (e.g., Python, VBScript) to automate and streamline system administration tasks

Experience with basic networking concepts

Candidate will need to obtain a DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT Level II Certification, such as CompTIA CySA+ or Security+, within 6 months of hire date

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field

Three or more years' experience in Windows system administration

Three years of experience with managing compliance in Windows, Linux and Mac environment

Experience in maintaining compliance with industry standards, particularly NIST 800-171 or ISO 27001 controls, ensuring systems adhere to security and privacy requirements. Additional frameworks include: COBIT, FedRAMP, HIPPA

Experience with Linux administration: Red Hat, Ubuntu or other Unix based distros

Experience with automation tools: Salt, Ansible, Puppet or similar tools

Experience with the ServiceNow ticketing system, including expertise in hardware and software asset management

Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used in maintaining backup and storage infrastructure

Experience with VMWare, Proxmox, Hyper-V/VMM, or other enterprise hypervisor technologies

Current DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT II or greater certification for CySA+, Security+, GICSP, GSEC, or similar approved IA certifications

Experience with system configuration management tools such as SCCM/MECM, GPOs,WDS/MST, Intune or Jamf

Experience with orchestration software such as Kubernetes, Docker or Podman

Experience with source code management tools such as Subversion or GIT

Experience web and database hosting environments such as IIS, MSSQL, or Oracle

Experience deploying and maintaining MacOS systems