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Systems Administrator-- Senior Professional

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Systems Administrator-- Senior Professional

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About Us
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Overview
About Us
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

• Students are our top priority.
• We strive for excellence.
• We thrive on diversity.
• We celebrate collaboration.
• We champion innovation.
• We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
• We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
• We act ethically.
• We are responsible stewards.
  

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research organization of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country.
Each day, GTRI's science and engineering expertise is used to turn ideas into workable solutions for our customers. We take the best ideas, often co-developed with our Georgia Tech academic partners, and turn them into systems applications that provide a significant technological advantage over other approaches.
Job Summary
Systems Administrators provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for Information Technology systems, hardware, and software. They diagnose system issues, resolve technical problems, and ensure system availability and functionality to support end-users and business operations.
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for Information Technology systems, applications, and hardware.
Job Duty 2 -
Respond to system support requests, incidents, and service tickets to address user needs and concerns.
Job Duty 3 -
Diagnose system problems, errors, and performance issues to identify root causes and implement solutions.
Job Duty 4 -
Install, configure, and maintain system software, applications, and updates to ensure system functionality.
Job Duty 5 -
Document system support procedures, frequently asked questions, and knowledge base articles for user self-help and training.
Job Duty 6 -
Conduct system monitoring, performance tuning, and preventive maintenance to optimize system operations.
Job Duty 7 -
Provide user training, guidance, and support on system features, functionalities, and best practices.
Job Duty 8 -
Stay informed about system support tools, Information Technology service management practices, and user support trends.
Job Duty 9 -
Collaborate with Information Technology teams, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve complex system support issues.
Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Experience
Four or more years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in troubleshooting and problem solving
Familiar with automating operating system deployments
Familiar with scripting language such as python or PowerShell
Familiar with deploying and configuring operating systems to bare metal servers and mixed-OS workstations.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems
Working knowledge of infrastructure technologies including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, Hyper-V, WDS, and WSUS
Working knowledge of networking concepts
Working knowledge of Enterprise workstations, peripheral hardware and software
Working knowledge of workstation and peripheral hardware and software
Ability to configure and troubleshoot common applications and devices
Ability to learn and manage system and security tools
Ability to work in a mixed-OS environment
Ability to work within an accredited DoD closed area
Willing to pursue professional learning and certifications
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will travel
This position requires security clearance.
This position is considered Essential Personnel
US Citizenship is Required
Salary Range: $75,751 - $105,519
Location: Atlanta, GA
Grade: T05
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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