System Administrator

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title System Administrator Job Category Staff & Executive - Information Technology Department Institutional Research Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a System Administrator for the Office Institutional Research.

The Systems Administrator serves as a custodian of the Office of Institutional Research and Decision Support (OIRDS) applications, safeguarding the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of faculty-facing applications and institutional data. Guided by the IT Manager, the incumbent combines rigorous operational oversight with strategic enhancements, applying compliant security controls and delivering responsive support to faculty and administrative staff.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

* Combines rigorous operational oversight with strategic enhancements, applying compliant security controls and delivering responsive support to faculty and administrative staff.

* Continuously monitors OIRDS applications and program scripts to distribute workloads efficiently across servers, ensuring optimal system performance.

* Implements updates to address system changes, including new encryption algorithms, authorization protocols, data packet configurations, and additional user groups.

* Maintains and upgrades software and hardware for servers hosting OIRDS applications.

* Develops and maintains stored procedures to ensure secure data transmission between OIRDS applications and users' devices.

* Program application code to ensure compatibility and reliable performance across a growing user base utilizing various browsers and operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

* Researches emerging technology trends to support the Manager in adopting new code libraries, protocols, and platforms that enhance OIRDS application performance in areas such as processing speed, network efficiency, security, and scalability.

* Designs and implements system enhancements-including new modules, functionalities, and user interfaces-to meet evolving requirements.

* Develops scripts to perform systematic compatibility checks, ensuring all enhancements integrate seamlessly with existing applications.

* Assesses post-implementation outcomes, gather user feedback, and refine applications accordingly.

* Designs and implements access control mechanisms leveraging Rutgers authentication services to ensure secure user verification.

* Implements system checkpoints and logging features within OIRDS application code to detect and monitor suspicious activities.

* Program secure communication protocols, such as public/private key encryption, to protect data transmission between OIRDS applications and users' devices.

* Communicates identified security risks to the Manager as needed for timely action.

* Ensures technical safeguards comply with institutional policies and align with industry security standards.

* Provides support for faculty and staff, resolving incidents and service requests within established response and resolution targets.

* Tracks recurring questions and pain points to inform future system improvements and knowledge-base updates.

FLSA Exempt Grade 05 Salary Details IT grade 05 min.$81,778-mid. $103,450-max. $125,121 Minimum Salary  Mid Range Salary  Maximum Salary  Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

* Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

* Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

* Competitive retirement benefits, including defined…