Systems Administrator
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Job posting number: #7197647
Posted: December 1, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Job SummaryThe focus of this position is to be part of our server administration team as a system administrator, within the Computing and Technology Group at Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Works within our team environment to support, install and monitor core IT infrastructure that are primarily on-premises, but may include some cloud computing responsibilities in the future.
Manages, plans, and installs new software releases and system upgrades for operating systems and applications, and related projects by developing test and implementation plans along with project timelines.
Follow up and coordinate with customers, internal staff, and vendors as required.
Will be part of our rotating 24×7 on-call system administration coverage.
Document equipment configurations, procedures, and guidelines in order to provide accurate information related to IT services.
Perform regular security monitoring and auditing on system resources to identify possible security issues.
Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, diversity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.
Learn more: https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/about-us/equity-diversity-inclusion
Responsibilities
Requires demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proven ability to work in a team environment, with both other IT professionals and with customer groups.
Customers include institute leadership, physicians, research scientists, healthcare professionals, and administrative staff, along with our and other IT groups within Huntsman Cancer Institute. This support requires a high level of interpersonal skill and the ability to work within a varied, demanding environment.
Because of the fluid nature of IT technologies, this job will involve additional / changing responsibilities in the future.
Required skill sets: Windows Server, Hyper-V virtualization server, File server permissions administration,
Desirable skill sets: System Center Operations Manager, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, VMware, Linux, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, M365 support, data center operations,
This position will require on-call and after-hours support on an as-needed basis.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) with at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.