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University of Arkansas · 4 days ago

Systems Administrator III

positionFayetteville, AR
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

The University of Arkansas is a prestigious institution focused on education, research, and outreach. They are seeking a Systems Administrator III to manage their server infrastructure, ensuring performance and security while mentoring junior staff.

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Responsibilities

Design, implementation, and maintenance of the University’s mission-critical server infrastructure
Ensure the stability, security, and performance of both on-premises (VMware/Hyper-V) and cloud-based (Azure) environments
Provide advanced technical support, lead infrastructure projects, and mentor junior staff to maintain a high standard of service delivery
Participate in on-call rotation for occasional after-hours support for system maintenance or emergencies
Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Qualification

VMwareAzureLinuxNetworking fundamentalsProject leadershipCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
At least eight years of progressive experience in systems administration within an enterprise environment
Proven expertise in managing heterogeneous environments (Windows/Linux) and a strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Experience leading technical projects and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious, and professional relationships with team members and university faculty/staff

Preferred

Master's degree in a technical or management field
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Certified in CompTIA Linux+ or RHCSA
Certified in CompTIA Server+

Benefits

University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

Company

University of Arkansas

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The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational research university, providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
dateFounded in 1871
location
Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://uark.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$61.36M
Key Investors
Federal Transit AdministrationArkansas department of human servicesArkansas Division of Higher Education
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2025-05-21Grant· $10M
2025-05-05Grant· $1M

Leadership Team

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Tobias Teeter
Associate Vice Chancellor for Economic Development
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