University of Utah · 17 hours ago
Systems / Network Administrators
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Utah is seeking an Information Technology Specialist to support the Department of Mathematics and the broader College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This role involves managing Linux-based systems, ensuring network performance, and providing technical support while collaborating with a dedicated IT team.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage end-to-end provisioning workflows for Linux-based bare-metal and virtual machines using PXE/iPXE, DHCP, TFTP, and HTTP services
Automate administrative tasks and deployment processes using scripting, MDMs and configuration management tools (Ansible, Tanium, Jamf)
Install, configure and manage systems like the Ubuntu Landscape Server to automate Linux systems patching and updates
Design, configure, and manage ZFS pools, filesystems and snapshots for various workloads including, file shares (NFS/SMB), and virtualized environments. Experience with ZFS and NFS required
Proactively monitor system performance, analyze logs, and perform complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis for hardware, software, and network issues
Implement and maintain robust security measures, including host firewalls, user access controls, and regular security audits, to protect sensitive data and comply with state and university standards
Configure and maintain Linux virtualization platforms and manage VMs within those environment. Experience with a mix of oVirt, Proxmox, KVM/QEMU required
Install configure and manage math related software and math problem servers
Work with IT professionals from other departments to consolidate and coordinate efforts resulting in better resource allocation, standardized methods and improved services for faculty staff and students
Manage endpoint security solutions: EDR, antivirus, and DLP systems
Identify, troubleshoot, resolve and report systems issues
Respond to user requests for system support and upgrades
Perform scheduled network tasks, software and systems updates, manage ZFS snapshots and backups, and provide internet and Intranet user support
Conduct analysis, including planning, designing, and evaluating a variety of information technology tools
Participate in other IT projects to drive technological efficiencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree for Systems / Network Administrator, I
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience for Systems / Network Administrator, II
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience for Systems / Network Administrator, III
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience for Systems / Network Administrator, IV
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience for Systems / Network Administrator, V
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience for Systems / Network Administrator, VI
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience for Systems / Network Administrator, VII
Experience with Linux-based systems and additional support for macOS and Windows environments
Experience managing Linux servers and desktops
Experience with ZFS and NFS
Experience with a mix of oVirt, Proxmox, KVM/QEMU
Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 LBS
Ability to reach, bend, run cable under desks and tables
Preferred
10 years of computer support related experience with strong emphasis on Linux administration
Experience building and supporting Ubuntu environments from 20.04 to 24.04
ITIL Foundations certification
Microsoft Windows and Mac OS troubleshooting experience
Automated Device Management experience
Security foundations certification
Benefits
The great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
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University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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