Technology Systems Specialist (System Administrator 2)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with multiple types of operating systems or expert knowledge in one.
• Experience with managing an integrated computing environment.
• Extensive experience in multiple programming languages for system development.
• Experience with networked environments.
• Experience with network storage solutions.
• Experience with configuring and maintaining routers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of security protocols and best practices.
• Ability to manage shared resources and perform moderately complex tasks.
• Ability to work well independently and as a team member.
• Ability to train others in applications and operating system fundamentals.
• Experience with middleware and infrastructure.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience or familiarity using and administering Windows workstations, Windows Server, RedHat/CentOS Linux, and macOS
• Experience or familiarity administering Hyper-V or similar Hypervisors with external NFS shared storage. Basic TCP/IP v4 knowledge
• Experience or familiarity setting up and managing remote desktops or virtual computing environments
• Demonstrated ability to identify and perform advanced troubleshooting of hardware and software installations and configurations
• Experience or familiarity managing systems and deploying software via endpoint management tools, such as JAMF, MDM, BigFix, Sassafras
• General knowledge or experience using git or other version control tool
• Experience with practical application of scripting in languages like Bash, Python, Ruby, or Powershell for automating workflows. Ability to adapt and improve existing scripts
• Overall knowledge of how hardware works and how to best utilize local resources. Creating, installing and booting from USB memory devices on occasion
• Experience or familiarity with automated configuration management tools or frameworks like Ansible, Chef, Puppet, radmind, homebrew, infrastructure as code
• Experience or familiarity with using Active Directory, LDAP, SAML, kerberos or similar authentication systems
• Willingness to help train and work in tandem with student staff
• Experience or familiarity with packaging or repackaging software installers, e.g. creating DMGs, PKGs, RPMs, MSIs
• Experience or familiarity with the Windows Registry and Active Directory Group Policy, macOS configuration profiles and LaunchAgents/Daemons
• Familiarity with Windows, macOS, and Linux file system layout, conventions and permissions
• Experience or familiarity with configuring and managing mailman servers, web servers like Apache, and license servers
• Experience or familiarity interacting with APIs programmatically

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States.

Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $92,000 to 126,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Certifications and Licenses:

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 21>40 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Rarely exposed to high voltage electricity, noise >80dB TWA, confined spaces, hot temperatures, heavy metals.
• Extended hours and weekends.
• This position is open to be fully remote

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button.

To be considered, please submit your résumé and a targeted, one-page cover letter along with your online application.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.