System Administrator

Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please
contact Human Resources at
660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully
pass a
background check.

Review of applications will begin
January 6, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Truman offers
an attractive benefits
package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability
insurance; and retirement plan.
Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more
information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The System
Administrator is responsible for the configuration,
maintenance, and reliable operation of IT systems, including physical and virtual
servers, Windows and Linux operating systems, and
enterprise applications. This position plays a key role in server provisioning, patching,
scripting, automation, and troubleshooting, with
an emphasis on performance, availability, and security. The System Administrator
collaborates with network, identity, and endpoint
management teams to ensure seamless integration of core systems and services. This is an
exempt position typically working Monday-Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm with additional hours worked on occasion.

• Linux & Windows
  Administration: Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL) and
  Windows Server environments.
• Virtualization & Containerization: Manage
  virtualization platforms (Proxmox, VMware, Hyper-V) and
  container solutions (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Storage & Backup Management: Implement and
  maintain SAN/NAS storage systems and backup solutions to ensure data
  integrity.
• Automation &
  Scripting: Develop scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or
  Python to automate provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Monitoring & Performance
  Tuning: Deploy and manage system monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios,
  Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana) to ensure optimal performance and
  uptime.
• Security &
  Compliance: Apply system hardening best practices, perform log
  analysis, manage endpoint protection, and support compliance
  standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2).
• GitLab & Continuous Integration/Continuous
  Deployment (CI/CD): Manage GitLab repositories, support
  version control processes, and assist with CI/CD pipeline development.
• Collaboration &
  Documentation: Maintain clear documentation for system configurations,
  procedures, and technical standards.
• Other duties
  as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, OR four
  years of relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of education
  and experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and
  written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work
  collaboratively within a technical team.
• Demonstrated commitment to
  ongoing professional development.
• Hands-on
  experience with computer networks, server operating systems (Windows and Linux), and
  virtualization technologies.
• Experience
  providing high-quality IT support and customer service.
• Proficiency with
  scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or
  Python.
• Experience using version control tool(s).

PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in
  computer science or a related field, plus four or more years of relevant
  experience.
• Experience using GitLab for version control
  and automation workflows.
• Experience leading or coordinating
  technical projects.
• Knowledge of Cisco networking concepts
  and VLAN configuration.
• Experience managing and
  supporting:
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • Active Directory and Azure
    AD
  • Exchange Online
  
  
• Experience working with VMware environments, including:
  • vSphere
  • ESXi
  • Horizon VDI
  
  
• Experience administering Debian-based Linux servers without a graphical interface.
• Familiarity with open-source tools and software
  in a systems administration context.
• Professional experience in an
  educational IT environment (K–12, higher ed, or
  similar).

Applications must be submitted electronically at
http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at
660-785-4031 or
hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully
pass a background check.

Review of applications will begin January 6, 2026 and continue until the position is
filled.

Truman offers an attractive benefits
package including: paid sick
and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan.
Paid parental leave and
tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.

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