The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Temporary Systems Administrator, Linux
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
The Linux Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing technologies for the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business (Chicago Booth). The environments include Microsoft Windows, Linux, and VMware. The Senior Systems Administrator keeps abreast of technology trends and information, recommends appropriate hardware and software upgrades, and serves as a systems expert and advisor. In addition, this individual acts as a mentor for other team members and provides training as appropriate. This is a part-time position expected to last a month. Responsibilities
Introducing and integrating new technologies into the existing Data Center environments. Implement strategy for the environment including the following RedHat Linux, Puppet, EMC Isilon/Unity storage, Veeam backup solution, Splunk, VMWare, F5 load balancers and CISCO firewalls and switches. Leading special projects requiring thoughtful analysis and strategic thinking. Serving as an expert and advisor to faculty, students, and staff on Booth-supported technology. Automating systems to streamline server operations. Analyzing alternatives, developing business cases, and presenting recommendations for technology to Booth IT leadership. Promoting teamwork and collaboration within the Operations team and across Booth IT department. Acting as a role model and mentor for other Booth IT staff. Resolving open issues within the service level agreements related to servers and networks. Answering technical inquiries and assisting users within established service level agreements. Analyzing system logs and identifying potential issues. Troubleshooting any reported problems. Monitoring and tuning system performance. Performing routine audits of systems and software. Installing and configuring new hardware and software. Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes. Creating, updating, or deleting user accounts. Performing backups. Documenting technical environment and system configuration. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education : Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field required. Experience : A minimum four years of systems administration experience required. Technical Knowledge Or Skills :
Managing networked servers with knowledge of switches and firewalls, network services, system utilities, hardware installation, and operating/application system installation required. Proficient in a multi-platform network environment, for client support, and backup and restore technologies. Expertise with system administration issues in a large and complex client server environment required. Knowledge of backup technology and monitoring, and other automated systems management technologies required.
Working Conditions
This position is currently expected to work a remote schedule. This is a temporary, part-time position of approximately 20 hours per week. Required Documents
Resume/CV Cover Letter When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Details
Job Family: Temporary Staff Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Drug Test Required: No Health Screen Required: No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No Pay Frequency: Hourly Pay Rate Type: Hourly FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $60.00 Benefits Eligible: This position is not eligible for benefits. Posting Statement: The University of Chicago is an equal employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Linux Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing technologies for the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business (Chicago Booth). The environments include Microsoft Windows, Linux, and VMware. The Senior Systems Administrator keeps abreast of technology trends and information, recommends appropriate hardware and software upgrades, and serves as a systems expert and advisor. In addition, this individual acts as a mentor for other team members and provides training as appropriate. This is a part-time position expected to last a month. Responsibilities
Introducing and integrating new technologies into the existing Data Center environments. Implement strategy for the environment including the following RedHat Linux, Puppet, EMC Isilon/Unity storage, Veeam backup solution, Splunk, VMWare, F5 load balancers and CISCO firewalls and switches. Leading special projects requiring thoughtful analysis and strategic thinking. Serving as an expert and advisor to faculty, students, and staff on Booth-supported technology. Automating systems to streamline server operations. Analyzing alternatives, developing business cases, and presenting recommendations for technology to Booth IT leadership. Promoting teamwork and collaboration within the Operations team and across Booth IT department. Acting as a role model and mentor for other Booth IT staff. Resolving open issues within the service level agreements related to servers and networks. Answering technical inquiries and assisting users within established service level agreements. Analyzing system logs and identifying potential issues. Troubleshooting any reported problems. Monitoring and tuning system performance. Performing routine audits of systems and software. Installing and configuring new hardware and software. Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes. Creating, updating, or deleting user accounts. Performing backups. Documenting technical environment and system configuration. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education : Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field required. Experience : A minimum four years of systems administration experience required. Technical Knowledge Or Skills :
Managing networked servers with knowledge of switches and firewalls, network services, system utilities, hardware installation, and operating/application system installation required. Proficient in a multi-platform network environment, for client support, and backup and restore technologies. Expertise with system administration issues in a large and complex client server environment required. Knowledge of backup technology and monitoring, and other automated systems management technologies required.
Working Conditions
This position is currently expected to work a remote schedule. This is a temporary, part-time position of approximately 20 hours per week. Required Documents
Resume/CV Cover Letter When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Details
Job Family: Temporary Staff Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Drug Test Required: No Health Screen Required: No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No Pay Frequency: Hourly Pay Rate Type: Hourly FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $60.00 Benefits Eligible: This position is not eligible for benefits. Posting Statement: The University of Chicago is an equal employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. #J-18808-Ljbffr