Systems Administrator – Data Center Operations
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- Information Technology
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- 240001CL Requisition #
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- Apr 30, 2024 Post Date
Certification/Skills:
Ability to configure and administer diverse servers and computer operating systems. Familiarity with WEB technology, database concepts, and networking.
Technical Qualifications would include:
Required:
Server Administration: Windows Server 2012+, which includes installation, configuration, security, and troubleshooting of on-prem physical servers and virtual servers. Both on-prem and cloud support knowledge are needed.
Client/Server Application support: Backend systems support for client-server applications. Understanding of web technologies such as IIS and Apache as well as CMS suites such as WordPress, Umbraco, Moodle, etc. Understanding of SSL certificate implementation.
Infrastructure Skills: Basic understanding of core infrastructure components such as TCP/IP networking, DNS, Active Directory, Firewalls, and Database technologies.
Organizational Skills: Ability to understand project methodology and project management. Use of Microsoft Teams and M365 tools such as Planner.
Communication and Teamwork: Ability to communicate both written and orally to a wide variety of audiences. Must have the ability to think logically when solving problems, as well as implement workable solutions. Must be able to resolve all existing problems and newly discovered ones to move the project towards completion.
Must be able to work both in a team environment and as a self-contributor to meet all project-related goals.
Candidates should have a broad scope of technical capabilities that will enable them to handle all aspects of application management as well as communicate and discuss technical design issues and problem resolution with Application and System Administrators.
Must be able to collaborate with vendors and clients, both internal to IT and external, to understand the needs to scope projects and system environments to satisfy the overall objective of any project.
Availability: UTHealth System Administrators support a variety of mission-critical and 24x7 patient care-focused systems that are required to be readily available. To support these systems, there are many times that scheduled and non-scheduled after-hours work is required. There is also an on-call rotation that has been scheduled months in advance to help triage issues after hours and on holidays.
Additional skills that would be a plus for this position:
- Experience with systems and database cloud support (AWS, Azure): including EC2, RDS, FSX and DynamoDB exposure. Experience with Cloud technologies and DevOps, i.e., AWS, Azure, GitHub, Codebuild, and pipeline.
- SCCM knowledge and experience: Basic understanding and client troubleshooting.
- SharePoint Administration: both On-Prem and SharePoint Online
- Scripting/Programming Technologies: PowerShell, .NET, Java, AWS CloudFormation, Terraform & Python
- Knowledge of clinical systems such as EPIC, DICOM Imaging systems, and Digital Dentistry systems.such as EPIC, AllScripts, CPS, Axium and EClinical Works.
- Knowledge of monitoring tools such as IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager and Monyog for MySQL, Dynatrace as well as SolarWinds – Server and App Monitor would be a plus.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree, training in information technology, or related experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
One (1) year of experience in information technology support and systems administration in diverse environments. Preferred experience with the network and server hardware, software, and security tools that UTHSC-H has deployed in its information technology infrastructure.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
UTHealth Benefits
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.
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UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
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Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.
