Job Information
University of Utah Systems Administrator in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 04/29/2025
Requisition Number PRN41753B
Job Title Systems Administrator
Working Title Systems Administrator
Job Grade F
FLSA Code Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F 8-5 with oncall responsibilities for after hours, weekend, holidays, etc.
This is onsite position.
VP Area President
Department 01555 - UIT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPS
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
Close Date 07/29/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This is an ONSITE position that will require on-call responsibilities.
We are seeking a highly motivated upbeat, friendly, and approachable individual to work in an on-site position within a highly customer service-oriented environment. The incumbent would provide support for Windows and MacOS workstations, specialized software, iOS tablets, printers, network configurations, etc. Customer interaction and support must be provided in a timely professional manner. The incumbent must be highly skilled in IT support and be knowledgeable in a wide variety of hardware, OS, software, networking and troubleshooting tasks. The incumbent must be detail oriented, adept at following processes, write documentation, be a team player, and work with others to train or be trained on unique systems. This position requires a continued learning effort, must be able to do research for supporting new and old software, adapt to different client needs and, perform other duties as assigned. This position must be available 24×7, be available to work after hours as needed and be in an on-call rotation.
Responsibilities
Desktop computer management for workstations and servers including updates, patches, upgrades and security.
Cross training of peer staff on special software, hardware, and procedures.
Troubleshoot, research, and resolve computer issues.
Inventory management.
Automative process scripting and implementation
Project management for client IT support processes
Computing needs assessment and consultation for hardware and software.
Computer imaging or OS installations for both Windows and Macintosh systems, software installations, remote connection management.
Assist with network connectivity and security.
Printer support, connectivity, and troubleshooting.
Write and maintain Active Directory group policies and preferences.
Writing technical and how-to documentation
Virus or malware identification, removal, and cleaning.
Position is required to be on call to support the designated department and to have a 24×7 availability as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Environment: Will require lifting, bending, and repetitive desk work such as typing, and long-term sitting.
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) with at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Strong coordination, organization, time management, and communication skills.
Project management experience.
Powershell scripting experience.
Microsoft workstation and server with SCCM setup, configuration and maintenance experience.
Mac OS with Jamf management and configuration experience.
Networking experience.
ITIL Foundation Certification.
A+, MCSE , CCNA , Network+, or other applicable certifications.
MS SQL database administration.
Experience with VM server environments running MS Windows server platform.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
About UIT :University Information Technology ( UIT ), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’sChief Information Officerand is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services ( CIS ) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.
About the University of Utah : Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home toarts and museum venuesand a member of theBIG -12 Conference.Skiing and snowboarding opportunitiesare a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities frombiking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to theUtah Symphony and Opera,Ballet West,professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
University of Utah Benefits
Health, dental, and wellness coverage
Automatic and immediately vested14.2% employer contributionto personal retirement account (401a)
Freepublic transportation pass(Utah Transit Authority)
Paid leave time
Reduced tuition benefits for employee and family members
More information:https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
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