System Administrator – Engineering Computing

Primary Purpose of Position

The System Administrator for
Engineering Computing plays a crucial role in maintaining the unique computing infrastructure within the College of Engineering. This role
is responsible for providing technical support for desktop systems, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), IoT devices, and networking
infrastructure. The System Administrator ensures reliable operation and efficient use of technology by faculty, staff, and students while
maintaining documentation. Additionally, the System Administrator will be responsible for installing, testing, coding, debugging, and
managing existing applications, servers, and infrastructure, working with stakeholders to implement solutions that support the College’s
mission.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research
institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students
in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top
producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous
additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black
graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for
women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified
as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also
holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and
Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic
driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best
for business” by the CNBC financial network.

The College of Engineering (COE), with over 2,500 students, has 5 Doctoral programs, 8
Masters of Science Degree programs, and EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical,
Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET-accredited program Computer Science. The College’s focus
is on cultivating leaders who excel in academics, innovation, and research; where the 5 research cluster areas of the COE are Autonomous
Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks. Additional
information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,
  Information Technology, or a related field

• 3 years experience in technical support role (Windows, Linux and/or
  MacOS)
  • Experience with IoT devices
  
  

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• 5 years experience in technical support role (Windows, Linux and/or MacOS) in an academic or commercial environment
• Experience
  with software development lifecycles and project management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Is this
position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are
primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position
Number: 002212

Recruitment Salary Range
$86,243 – $92,296

FLSA:
Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent – Full-time

Tenure Track:
No

Organizational Division: College of Engineering

Organizational Location: College of
Engineering

Organizational Unit: College of Engineering

Posting Number:
EPA3135

Open Date: 07/16/2026

Close Date – for postings that do not use Open Until
Filled
10/01/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Date Position Available: January
2027

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment
to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must
attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job
posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in
E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United
States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment
will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual
identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North
  Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers
  and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance
  Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This
position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are
generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty
station.

Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41005

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