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Systems Administrator

Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay State University

Software Engineering, IT
Clarksville, TN, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Position Summary Information
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.