Rutgers University · 17 hours ago
System Administrator
New Brunswick, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $125K/yr
2+ years expRutgers University is seeking a System Administrator for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The System Administrator will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining departmental servers and services, including Windows, Linux, and Microsoft SQL servers, as well as Energy Management Systems and business-related applications.
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Responsibilities
Diagnosing and resolving operating system problems, supporting EMS software applications, and providing second-level end-user support
The position also monitors the health and security of departmental hosts and networks, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting our departmental monitoring system and SIEM infrastructure, and designing, developing, and maintaining Office 365 PowerApps applications with SharePoint and Microsoft SQL database back-end connectors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
A minimum of two (2) years of experience as Administrator of Windows Server environments that include Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and Windows Server 2025
A valid driver's license would be required for this position
SME level of experience managing Microsoft's AD DS, DNS Server, File and Print Services, DFSR, IIS, Remote Access Server, Remote Desktop Services, BitLocker, AppLocker, and Windows Server Update Services
Strong PowerShell scripting skills and demonstrable experience building complex PowerApps applications
Experience managing network/application monitoring systems leveraging WMI and SNMP traps
Strong Microsoft SQL experience; able to create, secure, restore, and maintain databases. Capable of troubleshooting common database issues and skilled at optimizing large, complicated SQL statements
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Great communication and interpersonal skills, including oral, written, and presentation
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies as needed
Preferred
MCSE 2012 and MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification preferred
Hands-on experience with Office 365 services such as Power Apps, Power Automate, and SharePoint
A minimum of five (5) years of experience as Administrator of Windows Server environments that include Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and Windows Server 2025
Experience with Center for Internet Security tools (CIS CSAT Pro, and CIS CAT Pro)
Knowledge of SolarWinds' Orion Platform is preferred, including products such as NPM, SAM and NTM
Ability to understand complex networks and system architectures
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Company
Rutgers University
Rutgers University is an institution for higher education for doctoral and professional degree programs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.84MKey Investors
Ferrero HazelnutNational Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
2024-11-15Grant· $0.16M
2024-04-09Grant
2024-03-26Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Michele Norin
Sr. Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Jim Simon
Professor
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