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Systems and Network Administrator

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
25645671 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $64,300 - $101,800

Position Information

Reporting to the Technology Solutions Supervisor at University Extension, the Systems and Network Administrator provides information technology support to University Extension's staff, students, and instructors who work primarily in remote locations. Major duties include implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting, monitoring servers, appliances, end-user computing devices, and firewalls to ensure system up-time, integrity and data security. This is a hybrid position.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. **

Education

Education Requirements

Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience

Experience Requirement
2 - 4 years of related experience. Required

Special Conditions

Special Condition Requirement
Must pass a background check. Required

Minimum Requirements

Demonstrated understanding of how system management actions affect users and dependent/related functions.
Familiarity with Virtual Server environments. Especially Proxmox.
Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer security best practices and policies.
Understanding of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance.
Demonstrated experience writing and editing scripts of moderate complexity used to perform system maintenance and administration.
General knowledge of other areas of IT.
Basic knowledge of how to apply technologies and systems to meet business needs.
Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner.
Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs.
Ability to manage various networking network devices and protocols such as: VPNs, firewalls, system controls (802.1X), and wireless; including researching, installing, updating, monitoring and troubleshooting.
Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to administer the following server and services: MS Active Directory (Group Policies), MS SQL Server, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager MECM (Formerly SCCM)

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to create scripts and automation in the following areas: PowerShell, MSSQL, Bash.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

  • UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.

  • UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020

  • UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

  • Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019

  • Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings

  • UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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