Systems Engineer; Infrastructure

Working Title

Role Title

Position Number

Position Number 00440

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Full Time

Type of Posting

Type of Posting General Public

Is Sensitive Position?

Is Sensitive Position? No

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Designated Personnel

Designated Personnel Yes

Responsible Employee

This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

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This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Statement of Economic Interest

Statement of Economic Interest No

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Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding? No

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Departmental Objective

Design, manage, and secure the University’s servers, databases, identity, and cloud systems, providing dependable service and responsive support to the CNU community.

Purpose of the Position

To support the reliability, security, and performance of the University’s enterprise infrastructure. Working under the direction of the Manager of Systems and Database Operations, this position serves as an additional resource for datacenter operations and virtualization, manages the University’s Red Hat Enterprise Linux server fleet, and provides hands‑on support for campus physical systems, including point‑of‑sale, video surveillance, and electronic access control.

• Working knowledge of Linux and/or Windows Server administration.
• Familiarity with server hardware, rack‑mounted equipment, structured cabling, and data center environments.
• Basic understanding of server virtualization concepts and platforms.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP /IP, DNS , DHCP , and VLANs.
• Understanding of security practices, including patch management, vulnerability remediation, and the principle of least privilege.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity problems methodically and elevate appropriately.
• Ability to install, repair, and troubleshoot networked field devices such as card readers, cameras, and point‑of‑sale terminals.
• Strong willingness and ability to learn new technologies quickly through self‑study, mentorship, and formal training.
• Ability to follow documented procedures precisely and to write clear technical documentation.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and communicate effectively with technical staff, vendors, and campus customers.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and to model professional integrity and behavior.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma.

Experience:

• Experience with Linux or Windows server administration.
• Experience providing technical support to end users.
• Experience working in teams and/or group settings.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• One or more of the following relevant certifications:
  CompTIA A+, Network+, or Linux+;
  Red Hat Certified System Administrator ( RHCSA ); VMware, VCTA or VCP .

Experience:

• Experience in a higher education or academic environment.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat Satellite or similar configuration and patch management tools.
• Experience with enterprise…