Systems Administrator- Senior

Under limited supervision, responsible for activities related to Systems Administration and the integration with server operating systems and applications. May lead or mentor lower level team members.

Applicants local to the San Antonio area are highly preferred. Although the position is primarily remote, the position may require on-site visits as needed.

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.

• Responsible for systems administration activities, including the use of automation, scripting, and standardized procedures to support Linux server operations, backups, patching, and integration with enterprise applications.

• Perform system installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management.

• Troubleshoot complex OS‑level, performance, and availability issues. 

• Manage system services, storage, file systems, logging, and scheduled tasks.

• Understanding of server applications and integration with Active Directory and ERP systems.

• Experience with VMware and ESXi; 

• Experience configuring applications to connect to backend databases using MSSQL and/or other databases.

• An understanding of SSL with the ability to install and configure certificates.

• Ability to work in a team environment with the ability to tactfully discuss issues with peers and leaders.

• Participate in an on-call rotation that includes occasional after hours and weekend work.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Responsible for systems administration activities, including the use of automation, scripting, and standardized procedures to support Linux server operations, backups, patching, and integration with enterprise applications.

• Perform system installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management.

• Troubleshoot complex OS‑level, performance, and availability issues. 

• Manage system services, storage, file systems, logging, and scheduled tasks.

• Understanding of server applications and integration with Active Directory and ERP systems.

• Experience with VMware and ESXi. 

• Experience configuring applications to connect to backend databases using MSSQL and/or other databases.

• An understanding of SSL with the ability to install and configure certificates.

• Ability to work in a team environment with the ability to tactfully discuss issues with peers and leaders.

• Participate in an on-call rotation that includes occasional after hours and weekend work.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or IT (Required)

Experience:

Five (5) years of relevant experience in IT and systems administration is required.

Licenses and Certifications:

None.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.