Windows system administrator

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is searching for Windows Systems Administrator .

The College of Liberal Arts is seeking an experienced Windows Systems Administrato r. This position will provide systems support for both instruction and research in a mixed Linux and Windows environment. This position will work in conjunction with the CLAS (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Information Technology group to assess specific research and instructional needs, and to architect and implement solutions. Diverse interactions with faculty, staff, and central IT resources will require excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of other campus technology units and experience cooperating with their staff to identify and implement the best shared, independent, or centrally hosted solutions.

Hybrid within Iowa: This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

About the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS)

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), established in 1900, is the largest of the 11 colleges that comprise the University of Iowa, with 37 departments spanning the visual, performing, literary, and cinematic arts; humanities; natural and mathematical sciences; social and behavioral sciences; and communication disciplines. The CLAS community is vibrant and diverse, encompassing ~15,000 undergraduate students, ~1900 graduate students, ~700 faculty, and hundreds of staff whose unique perspectives, knowledge, and talent make the college a fascinating place to learn and work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of hardware (Windows servers/workstations, storage, BIOS, RAID arrays, network switches).
• Works with major functions, features, and components of server software, including providing base-level system security and patching, application installation and configuration, User management, and OS configuration.
• Utilizes inter-institutional systems administration relationships to solve complex issues.
• Demonstrates knowledge of configuration management using SCCM, Puppet, or other config management toolsets.
• Designs and implements secure solutions to comply with relevant policies (e.g., NIST-171).
• Engages in project management activities, primarily related to research-related IT projects.
• Convenes stakeholders to secure agreement on scope and scale; manage financial and personnel resources; identify and mitigate risks; document decisions and communicate appropriately.

For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to .

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office support tools available on the desktop (e.g., calendaring, word processing, e-mail, presentation software, and spreadsheets).
• Eligibility to work on ITAR, EAR, and NIST-compliant projects.
• Knowledge of and practical experience with configuring and securing servers, desktops and applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a strong focus on customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical staff.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Windows server operating systems (i.e., Server 2012, Server 2016, Server 2019).
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate technology proposals and analyze system specifications from technical, financial, and integration perspectives.
• Experience supporting: Windows 11, 10, 7.
• Experience scripting (PowerShell, vbscript)
• Experience with MS SQL server, AWS/Azure cloud computing.
• Experience with security systems relevant to computer systems and networks, notably Active Directory authentication, use of certificates, and implementation / administration of Group Policy, LDAP.
• Experience with and knowledge of organizational structures, workflows, and operating procedures in a technology environment.
• Project management experience.

Position and Application details:

For additional job details and to apply please visit and access requisition #24002387.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.

For additional questions, please contact: melia-pieper @uiowa.edu