| Position Summary |
The Systems Administrator functions under the general guidance and supervision of the Assistant Director in a fully remote role. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the organization’s IT infrastructure ensuring it’s stability, security, and performance.
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
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| Primary Duties and Responsibilities |
- Install, configure, test, and maintain servers, both Windows and Linux
- Perform routine system updates, patch management, certification installation, and system monitoring
- Implement and enforce security best practices to protect systems and data
- Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
- Establish and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures.
- Ensure data integrity and system availability through regular backups.
- Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and streamline operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support various projects.
- Work closely with developers and other teams to deploy and maintain applications.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems configurations, procedures, and policies.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Knowledge of Linux Server Administration;
- Ability to Script and automate processes;
- Knowledge of information security best practices;
- Strong communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment.
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| Physical Requirements |
- Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field;
- A minimum of one year of experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role;
- Proficiency in Linux server administration;
- Strong knowledge of system security and server virtualization;
- Experience with scripting and automation;
- Knowledge of cloud platforms is a plus;
- Experience with load balancers is a plus;
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
- Strong communication and teamwork skills;
- A background check will be required for the successful applicant.
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