System Administrator

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S14584P Working Title System Administrator Department Grady-Information Tech Service About the University of Georgia

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Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM in office

Advertised Salary $48,894-$62,000 Posting Date 01/12/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/26/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

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Position Information

Classification Title Systems Administrator I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

This is a professional-level position within the Information Technology Services unit of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The role requires experience administering computer systems in a production environment, with a strong emphasis on the design, implementation, and management of a data center virtualization environment.

The position is responsible for administering the College's VMware cluster, as well as managing endpoint systems through Microsoft Intune and Jamf. Responsibilities also include backend support for multiple web servers and oversight of off-site backup and recovery systems to ensure data integrity and continuity of operations.

In collaboration with the IT Manager, this position supports hardware lifecycle management, including planning, deployment, maintenance, and replacement of IT infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of the College.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of enterprise virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere, in a production datacenter environment.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu and other distributions), including system administration, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and modern endpoint management platforms such as Microsoft Intune.
• Proficiency with macOS device management, including Jamf or comparable mobile device management (MDM) solutions.
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions, including platforms such as Synology Active Backup for Business, with an emphasis on data integrity and off-site recovery.
• Experience administering storage systems such as Dell Power Vault SAN, including capacity planning and performance monitoring.
• Understanding of iSCSI storage networking concepts and implementation in virtualized environments.
• Knowledge of change management best practices, including planning, testing, documentation, and communication of system changes in a production environment.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain…