Apply for the Vacancy for Server Administrator at the University of Arkansas. The category of the position is  Information Technology – Network/System Administrator.

Salary
Upper 40’s to Lower 50’s, Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package.

Position Summary

Responsible for learning and implementing the daily operation of the University’s Windows servers along with the maintenance functions for those systems. The position reports to the Manager of IT Infrastructure.

Duties

• Monitor, update, and complete daily server related tasks assigned through Service Now.
• Additionally, monitor Solarwinds daily for issues, and how to implement fixes for issues.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve server and server application related problems.
• Also, install and implement new or replacement servers and equipment, both physical and virtual, including OS and other applications needed.
• Likewise, the incumbent will research, plan, test, and then implement changes to systems including new software applications, software upgrades, patches, firmware, and fixes according to the change management procedures and policies.
• Review and administer daily routine assignments (e.g. Backups, Spam, etc.).
• Also, he/she will create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented server systems in areas of responsibility.
• Provide backup to Technology team members as assigned.
• Furthermore, the candidate will ensure that all information is available for equipment so that asset information can be entered into Service Now.
• Evaluate current procedures and processes and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Be willing to be mentored by supervisors and co-workers who have been assigned to train them on tasks, along with an attitude of being teachable, and willing to learn.
• Similarly, he/she will be responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and by providing leadership to subordinates. Requires consistent on-time attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Vacancy for Server Administrator 

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field;
• Additionally, professional experience or formal training with Windows server administration in an Active Directory environment.
• Also, other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for part of these basic requirements.

Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years’ working experience with Windows server administration in an Active Directory environment.
• Experience with Linux.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform the job successfully, the following competencies are required for the essential functions of this position:

• General knowledge of data network systems and wide and local area networking.
• Ability to work well in group situations as a contributing team member.
• Also, quickly learn new software systems and applications.
• Likewise, research utilizing online sources and to network with other team members.
• Similarly, organize, and maintain detailed records.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within state guidelines.
• Furthermore, the candidate should have the ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.

About the University

For nearly 7,000 students each semester, UAFS offers a dynamic learning environment, a rich campus life, a vibrant international population, opportunities to travel and study abroad, and a host of prestigious degree programs. Small class sizes combined with innovative, applied learning opportunities have led to a record of high job and graduate school placement rates after graduation, an indication of the student-centered education that has defined UAFS since its founding in 1928. Additionally, an $80 million endowment fund propels the University and its students into a promising future. In the fall of 2015, UAFS completed a role and scope change and began offering master’s degrees. Furthermore, UAFS is one of 18 academic institutions and affiliates governed by the University of Arkansas System.

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