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Position Details Position Information Requisition Number S3895P Home Org Name Info and Instructional Technology Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine Position Title Information Technology Systems Engineer Job Class Code MA45, MA46 Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary The College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University is seeking applicants for the IT Systems Engineer position. This role involves deploying and maintaining servers in accordance with University and College policies, standards, and guidelines. This position requires a strong working knowledge of server operating systems (Linux and Windows) hosted in a virtual environment and storage area network. These systems support operations in two 24-hour hospitals that require high availability and security. This position will be responsible for maintaining physical server hardware. Maintenance, troubleshooting, and support may be required after hours work. 7 Reasons You'll Love Working at AUBURN: Work/life balance is a priority! Careers in Higher Education are reliably stable. Competitive retirement plan and benefits. Generous leave Paid parental leave. Tuition assistance for yourself and dependents. Being a part of the life-changing work and research, our students, faculty, and staff perform. Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years! Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn . It's a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We're proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you're new to Auburn, we'd love to introduce you. If you're already acquainted with Auburn, we'll keep it simple: it's time to come home! Essential Functions Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Technical Design and Implementation: Provides technical design, implementation, maintenance, system administration, and support for hardware, software, network, and instructional technology. Utilizes virtualization and VDI technologies such as VMWare vSphere/Horizon. Server Management: Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers. Ensure high availability and security. Perform regular security audits and apply updates and patches as needed. Problem Resolution: Identify and resolve technical problems, provide training, and maintain comprehensive documentation. Collaboration and Analysis: Coordinate with management to analyze business procedures and develop effective IT solutions. Participate in projects and cross-functional activities related to IT initiatives and processes. On-call Support: Provide on-call support for designated systems or services as needed. Occasional night and weekend work may be required to perform maintenance tasks or troubleshoot systems. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications This position is advertised at two levels: Associate Systems Engineer: High school diploma and 8 years of relevant experience OR Associate's degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree and no relevant experience. Typical starting salaries are between $54,367-$63,433 Systems Engineer: High school diploma and 11 years of relevant experience OR Associate's degree and 7 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience. Typical starting salaries are between $68,200-$81,100 Relevant IT experience in the administration of distributed computer systems, preferably in a university setting. Substitution allowed for Education : When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education. Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications Minimum Skills and Abilities Effective Communication: Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to the non-technical customer and interact professionally with a diverse group of users and support staff. Project Management: Demonstrated ability to initiate, track, and successfully manage multiple detailed projects simultaneously. Technical Proficiency: Advanced understanding of server infrastructure and operating systems. Ability to test and troubleshoot vulnerabilities in software and hardware. Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications Desired Qualifications Desired Qualifications Work experience managing a virtual desktop environment. Work experience utilizing Linux command line tools. Work experience supporting storage area networks. Work experience supporting database servers (SQL, Oracle, Postgres) Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field. Posting Detail Information Salary Range $45,300 - $94,000 Job Category Information Systems/Technology Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: AL List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 09/12/2024 Closing Date EEO Statement AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. 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