Systems Admin for Dept of Earth Environmental and Resource Sciences

Position Information

Hiring Department: Department of Earth
Environmental and Resource Sciences

Reports To: Department Chair

Job Location: Onsite, El
Paso, TX

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified
applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is
required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as
possible.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• List of three references

Cover Letter (recommended)

Position Summary

The Systems Administrator is
responsible for maintaining the functionality, security, and stability of computer systems within the Dept. of Earth Environmental and
Resource Sciences at UTEP. This role will help further the mission of the department by ensuring responsive and high-quality technical
support to faculty, staff, and students. The Systems Administrator will also provide user support and training of basic software, assist
with installation of software for courses, contribute to maintaining and updating digital resources, and assist with inventory tracking of
IT hardware software, etc.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Help administer and support DEERS IT
Infrastructure – Maintain servers, backups, RAID systems, UPS units, and coordination with HPC/TACC facilities. Manage software updates,
licensing, and user accounts on local or departmental systems

User Support and Training – Provide technical support for faculty and
students, including troubleshooting, computer setup, and equipment transitions. (Note that many of these tasks he is restricted in
performing). Offer training in Linux, AI tools, and specialized research software. Technical support for compliance with regulations (e.g.,
export control, data security).

Classroom and Computing Lab Technology – Maintain instructional computer labs, including imaging,
troubleshooting, and assisting end-users, and install class software when requested by faculty.

Data and Research Computing Support
– Assist with data management, backups, and large dataset handling. Support IT needs and assist with creation and development of computing
workflows.

Planning, Procurement, and Inventory – Assist with purchasing hardware/software, tracking inventory, and supporting IT
components of grant proposals. Secure maintenance/insurance contracts when needed for high-value servers.

Web and Digital Resources
– Maintain department websites and shared digital repositories of regional earth and environmental science data and resources.

Deploy, configure, and support hardware in a cross-platform computing environment (Windows, macOS, & Linux).

Provide hands-on and
remote technical support for staff and faculty workstations, mobile devices, printers, and related technology.

Collaborate with
cross-functional teams including UTEP’s centralized IT organization in support of academic and administrative units.

Respond to IT
service requests and incidents via ServiceNow platform, phone, email, MS Teams, or walk-in.

Document system configurations,
procedures, and changes.

Assists with special projects, as needed.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to
learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be
assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from four year college or university within area of assigned responsibility.

and

Experience: Three years related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities;
or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science or a related field.

Experience administering Windows and Linux servers.

Experience with Windows Active
Directory and group policy management.

Familiarity with industry standard encryption solutions (e.g. BitLocker).

Proficiency
with Window, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

Experience using web content management systems (CMS) such as Cascade.

Familiar with IT product procurement and research of emerging tech

Why Pick
UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to
excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the
community we serve.

UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three
states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to
go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in
America.

This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built
around the institution’s core strengths-its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships-the plan lays out a
bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.

About the Department

Vision

The College of Science (COS) envisions itself as a dynamic community of science and mathematics faculty
and students engaged in innovative research and learning with global impact, recognizing our special role as a leader in this binational
community.

Mission

• To recruit, inspire, and develop a new generation of scientists and mathematicians,
  dedicated to the highest principles of Science, and educated in the environmental, health and economic challenges of the border region.
• To lead by example, promoting effective and self-sustaining research programs, encouraging student participation, and providing a
  national forum for addressing the special problems of our region.
• To work to educate all university students and the community at
  large, increasing the level of awareness of scientific issues, and providing a knowledge resource to citizens and government alike.

Miner Perks and Benefits

What
UTEP Offers:

• Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
• Voluntary
  Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long – term disability plans
• Retirement Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Employee
  Education Assistance program
• And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks
and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Additional Information

Note: To the extent that
this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and
continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The
primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an
exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or
responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or
manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal
history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157
may be required to perform the position’s essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties
of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and
talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level
for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas
at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and
development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with
state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual
harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an
incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by
email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El
Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP’s
Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

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