Computer Systems Administrator

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Posting Number SF02221

Job Title Computer Systems Administrator

Position Number 107036

FTE 1.00

FLSA Exempt

Position Type Professional Staff

Union PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc

Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

The search will be open until filled.

First consideration will be given to applications received by October 1, 2026. Applications received after October 1, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

THE POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID (50% REMOTE ALLOWABLE) WORK SCHEDULE.

Manage and support computing, networking, instructional, and research technology for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department within the College of Engineering. Maintain Linux servers, workstations, research clusers, laboratories, embedded systems, FPGA platforms, engineering software, and related equipment.

Approximately 80% of the position’s time supports the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. The remaining 20% support the College of Engineering computing needs as assigned.

• Administer and maintain Linux servers, workstations, research clusters, teaching laboratories, embedded systems, FPGA platforms, printers, and related devices.
• Install, configure, upgrade, secure, monitor, document, and troubleshoot software, operating systems, databases, and network services. Provide preventive maintenance for safety and continued operation of hardware/software systems.
• Perform backups, recovery, patching, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle management to ensure reliable and secure operations.
• Support faculty, staff, and students with research computing, instructional technology, engineering software, laboratory systems, FPGA development, and embedded systems.
• Evaluate and improve computing systems to meet changing teaching, research, cybersecurity, and operational needs.
• Provide technical guidance, training, documentation, and remote-access support.
• Coordinate work with university personnel, vendors, consultants, and contractors.

• Support College of Engineering computing systems, laboratories, instructional clusters, servers, workstations, and related technology as assigned.
• Assist with college-wide upgrades, deployments, troubleshooting, documentation, infrastructure projects, and integration with university systems.
• Provide backup technical support to other college units as needed.
• Maintain equipment, software, warranty, and supply inventories.
• Assist with technology planning, purchasing, deployment, replacement, and lifecycle scheduling.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Linux operating systems; physical and virtual servers; computers, research clusters; FPGAs; embedded systems; laboratory equipment; databases; backup, monitoring, scripting, programming, and engineering software.

• 1.Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 2. Minimum two years of experience in an academic, research, or industrial setting involving Linux system administration, hardware, software, networking, FPGAs, embedded systems, or related engineering computing.
• 3. Demonstrated experience installing, administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux systems, hardware, software.
• 4. Ability to design and support technical solutions, manage multiple priorities, work independently, and respond effectively to operational issues.
• 5. Strong interpersonal, verbal,…