Systems Administrator

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,787 - $6,021 per month.

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,787 - $8,430 per month.

This is a full‑time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non‑exempt position.

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Vice President for Information Security and Infrastructure Services, the Systems Administrator provides entry‑level technical support for university systems, servers, infrastructure, and related services. The role assists with installation, configuration, patching, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of operating systems, server platforms, and infrastructure components across on‑premises and cloud‑based environments. Responsibilities include monitoring system health and backup processes, supporting account and access administration, maintaining system documentation, and assisting with issue resolution and daily operational support.

• General knowledge of operating systems, servers, infrastructure, and systems administration principles.
• Ability to perform routine system installation, configuration, maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to monitor system health, backups, and routine alerts, and to elevate issues appropriately.
• Ability to document and perform system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps clearly and accurately.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and professionally with others.
• Organizational and time management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive data and information.
• Analytical skills to think critically to diagnose problems and recommend solutions.

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education, training, certifications, and/or experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
• Basic familiarity with Linux and/or Windows Server administration.
• Basic familiarity with virtualization platforms and cloud services, including Google Workspace and/or AWS.
• Basic familiarity with directory services, including Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP, and/or Google Workspace.
• Basic familiarity with scripting languages, including Bash, Power Shell, and/or Python.
• Basic familiarity with Manage Engine patching, including patch compliance monitoring.
• Ability to deploy AWS resources, including EC2, Open Search, S3, Athena, and Lambda, and to troubleshoot common issues.
• Strong customer service, collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Following a conditional offer, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work.
• The position holder is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.
• This may be a designated position under CSU Conflict of Interest Code, requiring annual Statement of Economic Interest filing and training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.
• Fresno State is a tobacco‑free, smoke‑free and vapor‑free campus.

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, and covered veteran status.

Fresno State’s commitment to diversity informs our recruitment, hiring, and retention efforts. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Per the CSU COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID‑19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr.