Network-Computer System Admin II

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Network and Computer System Administrator II
Department:
ITS
Position:
Full-time, 12-month position plus complete benefit package
Wage:
$26.79 - $37.51 per hour commensurate with experience
Union Affiliation:
MFPE
Benefits Include:
Insurance package,
mandatory retirement plan,
dependent partial tuition waiver,
faculty/staff tuition waiver
wellness program:
Pro-rated annual and sick leave;
Public Employees Retirement (PERS) optional.
Description
The System Administrator II position is responsible for the overall efficiency and secure use of networks and server operating systems to include hardware and software administration. This is done through long-range planning; design; evaluation; and implementation of network and server systems; new product evaluation and implementation; performance and operational readiness evaluations; systems failure analysis and resolution; capacity planning; and development of technical procedures and policies. This position will also entail providing high-level technical consultation with various individuals and departments campus wide.
This position leads the design, development and maintenance of all phases of an advanced Microsoft server suite environment. This includes the hardware platforms, operating systems, secure network environment, system management tools, and software applications. This position also contributes to the support of enterprise software applications that are mission critical to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western administration, faculty, staff and students.
Some of the specific duties that are required for this position include items such as:
Maintain the physical and virtual environments on Dell service nodes as well as coordinate the environment of campus controlled networked devices.
Manage and maintain various virtual machines in a Hyper-V environment.
Manage Active Directory Domain and Federated Services, print service, security management, virus protection, MS 365 synchronization and a host of legacy servers.
Perform updates on Windows Server OS as well as updates on software running on these nodes.
Manage UM Westerns Xerox MFP printers to include purchase, planning and maintenance in association with various vendors.
Various other day to day operations to insure a safe and secure network and server environment for the campus staff, faculty and students.
Required Qualifications
The Network and System Administrator II is expected to have a good understanding of Microsoft operating systems and services as well as modern networking and security in a Microsoft server environment. The following skills are required:
The knowledge and ability to install, configure, upgrade, and maintain physical and virtual servers in a Hyper-V environment, to occasionally include Linux OS. Including Windows server administration with all modern versions of Windows server. General Windows server expertise is expected.
The knowledge and ability to manage and maintain Active Directory Federated Services (ADFS).
Solid networking experience and knowledge as it pertains to LAN and WAN environments and VPN access.
Knowledge in the use of Windows Update Service and updating features of peripheral environments such as print services, antivirus, etc.
Ability to run and maintain a recovery schema including backups, redundancy, and other disaster recovery procedures.
High level of professionalism and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical individuals.
Preferred Qualifications
The following knowledge and skills are not required, but preferred.
MCSA certification, all Windows operating systems.
Linux (RHEL) experience to include scripting and configuration.
Experience and knowledge of AWS, Ellucian, and Oracle products.
Knowledge of procurement and installation of security certificates in multiple environments.
The University and Dillon Area
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and over 1,200 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.
Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering
Experience One (X1),
experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment
In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing
Individual hiring departments at UMW may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UMW, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Application
Review of applications will begin immediately, but will remain open until the position is filled.
A complete application Includes:
Letter of Interest
– addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
Detailed Resume
– listing education and describing work experience.
Professional References
– names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

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