System Administrator

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

8:00am-5:00pm; must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary

This position is structured as a permanent position with the Division of Warnell School of Forestry. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

- Experience with IT operations
- Experience with Containerized development, deployment, orchestration, and management
- Experience with monitoring solutions
- Experience with log management analysis
- Experience implementing and managing KPIs
- Experience managing endpoints using Microsoft Intune
- Experience Maintaining cybersecurity practices
- Experience managing helpdesk environments

This position automates, manages, monitors, and troubleshoots the network and all devices connected. This position reports to the IT Director and collaborates with the other technicians and student workers to provide, maintain, and support instruction and research services for faculty and staff within the school.

Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues of the Warnell IT are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency.

All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.

Work evenings and weekends as necessary
Work in a standard open office environment

Sit and work at a computer workstation for an extended amount of time

Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening

Organize and establish priorities; Remember detail; multi-task Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.