IT Systems Administrator
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 29, 2024
Salisbury University, a member of the University System of Maryland, is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 62 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Located on the historic Eastern Shore, SU's beautiful campus is some 30 miles from the Atlantic beaches and 2.5 hours from Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Job Summary
This position's purpose is to, under general supervision, independently support and supervise the use of, and training of personnel in the use of the High-Performance Computing lab and other school-owned Linux labs. Responsibilities include providing Linux support to the Henson school specialty labs, addressing the teaching and research needs of Henson faculty, and serving as the technology liaison between the Henson School and Salisbury University IT department for technology needs. This person must act independently, take ownership of the labs, diagnose, resolve, and follow through on complex technical problems. This person is also required to provide budget advice and cost assessment and acquisition initiation for lab equipment replacement and maintenance plan.
Authority and Accountability
Direct supervisor: Dr. Xiaohong (Sophie) Wang, the Chair of Computer Science Department
Secondary supervisor: Dr. Mike Scott, the Dean of Henson School
No one direct report to this position.
This person does not have budgetary responsibility and authority.
Required/Minimum Qualifications
B.Sc. in Computer Science and related area, minimum of 3 years in-depth Linux experience and 2 years of experience with user support, user training, and/or programming. Must have thorough knowledge of applicable computer hardware or software. Skills in operating supported computers and peripherals; in configuring computer hardware and software; to analytically design program logic or solve technical problems. Capable of effectively communicating orally and in writing in a timely manner; Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, and faculty and staff members; Able to provide professional guidance and instructions when needed effectively and promptly.?Physical Demands of the position: lift, kneeling, twisting, walking, stooping, reaching, standing, repetitive motion, bending, sitting, crawling and pushing.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in one or more of the following is a plus: computer networking and security, high-performance computing, system software, database, software engineering, artificial intelligence. Strong programming skills in C++, Java, and/or Python.?
This is a full-time exempt position with a full benefits package. Salary will be comensurate with qualifications and experience.
Visit our website www.salisbury.edu/hr/careers/ to apply online. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 12, 2024. The position will remain open until filled. Only applications submitted through Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any other documents must be uploaded with your online application. No documents will be accepted via e-mail. Three professional references will be requested and required before the final stages of the search. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future. To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit www.salisbury.edu/equity/
Job Summary
This position's purpose is to, under general supervision, independently support and supervise the use of, and training of personnel in the use of the High-Performance Computing lab and other school-owned Linux labs. Responsibilities include providing Linux support to the Henson school specialty labs, addressing the teaching and research needs of Henson faculty, and serving as the technology liaison between the Henson School and Salisbury University IT department for technology needs. This person must act independently, take ownership of the labs, diagnose, resolve, and follow through on complex technical problems. This person is also required to provide budget advice and cost assessment and acquisition initiation for lab equipment replacement and maintenance plan.
Authority and Accountability
Direct supervisor: Dr. Xiaohong (Sophie) Wang, the Chair of Computer Science Department
Secondary supervisor: Dr. Mike Scott, the Dean of Henson School
No one direct report to this position.
This person does not have budgetary responsibility and authority.
Required/Minimum Qualifications
B.Sc. in Computer Science and related area, minimum of 3 years in-depth Linux experience and 2 years of experience with user support, user training, and/or programming. Must have thorough knowledge of applicable computer hardware or software. Skills in operating supported computers and peripherals; in configuring computer hardware and software; to analytically design program logic or solve technical problems. Capable of effectively communicating orally and in writing in a timely manner; Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, and faculty and staff members; Able to provide professional guidance and instructions when needed effectively and promptly.?Physical Demands of the position: lift, kneeling, twisting, walking, stooping, reaching, standing, repetitive motion, bending, sitting, crawling and pushing.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in one or more of the following is a plus: computer networking and security, high-performance computing, system software, database, software engineering, artificial intelligence. Strong programming skills in C++, Java, and/or Python.?
This is a full-time exempt position with a full benefits package. Salary will be comensurate with qualifications and experience.
Visit our website www.salisbury.edu/hr/careers/ to apply online. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 12, 2024. The position will remain open until filled. Only applications submitted through Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any other documents must be uploaded with your online application. No documents will be accepted via e-mail. Three professional references will be requested and required before the final stages of the search. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future. To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit www.salisbury.edu/equity/
