Senior Systems Administrator– Backup Administration

This position is eligible for primarily remote work but may require limited work onsite at times. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Position Summary:

The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for the Backup Administration of Windows and Linux servers including the backup software architecture, configuration, installation, and administration. This includes knowledge of backup and recovery processes, data deduplication, replication, and integration with various applications and environments. Associated duties include various aspects in the setup, maintenance, and administration of a variety of Linux and Windows systems. This individual must work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. This person must also network with key contacts outside their own area of expertise for issue identification & resolutio n. The administrator must also show proficiency in documenting upgrade procedures; troubleshooting complex issues involving system administration, networking, and storage; and continually challenging yourself to improve existing processes and identifying new ones.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain backup infrastructure for Windows, Linux and NAS/Isilon environments utilizing Dell Data Protection Suite/Avamar.
• Provide Windows and Linux Administration support related to backup services and troubleshooting.
• Participate and provide input with the design of departmental and enterprise level Linux Systems.
• Assists in the development of long-range strategies for Linux systems support needs of the organization.
• Install, maintain, and configure enterprise-class LINUX VMs and all related processes, including backup/restore, security policies, tuning, capacity planning, and monitoring of all resources to ensure high availability of all services provided.
• Address operational systems issues including Logical Volume Manager functions, file and share permissions, user accounts and installing applications.
• Participate in release management functions, in coordination with Application Management group.
• Write procedure documentation for peers and junior staff.
• Write installation and setup documentation for supported systems.
• Write and document test plans for system implementation and maintenance.
• Promote and maintain upgrade management practices.
• Monitor capacity and performance.
• Plan and implement upgrades.
• Develop scripts for automation of systems tasks.
• Support high availability server configurations.
• Troubleshoot and provide problem resolution for complex server issues.
• Provides 24 x 7 on-call support as required and requested.
• Manage and participate in projects as assigned, and work with team members across the company to deliver project goals.
• Consults with vendor technical experts to determine device architecture, topology, and transmission requirements.
• Provide mentoring and cross-training of Systems Administration and Service Desk staff.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Come work for a fast paced, ever-changing organization with limitless possibilities. UI Health Care believes in assisting our 16,000+ faculty and staff by helping them obtain skills and qualifications that will aid them throughout their careers. We believe that continuing to support and encourage our employees’ success will end in positive results for all.

We want you to be excited to work for a leader in healthcare, to see emerging technology, to constantly strive to make our systems better and to grow as an IT administrator while being part of a fun and energetic team of professionals. As a department of 400+ individuals, Health Care Information Systems (HCIS) provides and supports technology that facilitates quality patient care, progressive medical education, and innovative research.

Pay Grade: Professional and Scientific Pay Structures | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)

Salary: $70,000 to commensurate – 5B

The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including 24 days paid vacation per year to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/employee-benefits

Percent of Time: 100%

Location: 3281 Ridgeway Dr, Coralville, IA 52241

Staff Type: Professional & Scientific

Type of Position: Regular

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.

Experience Requirements

• Typically, 5-7 years of experience
• Experience with backup and restore technologies (e.g., Dell Data Protection Suite/Avamar, IBM Storage Defender, IBM/Cohesity) in on-prem virtual, physical and Cloud scenarios, including use of SAN/NAS tools (e.g., snapshots, flashcopy).
• Experience with Windows and Unix administration duties.
• Proficient in programming with a scripting language such Korn Shell or Perl.
• Familiarity with Cloud technologies and server management tools such as Ansible, git, Docker, etc.
• Accuracy and attention to detail with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively document technical procedures and instructions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and strong interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with authentication methods, including LDAP, Kerberos, Active Directory, SSSD, MFA, etc.
• Experience with Logical Volume Management and support of SAN-attached devices and tools such as V-Center and Isilon.
• Practical experience using systems management tools.
• Experience in installation, maintenance, upgrade, configuration, problem resolution and performance tuning of UNIX operating systems.
• Familiar with server security hardening methodologies and practical implementation experience for Windows and Unix.
• Familiar with networking and TCP/IP, and security of Windows/Unix systems.

 

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions please contact Stef Foster stefan-foster@uiowa.edu

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences