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Systems Administrator

Job in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84193, USA
Listing for: University of Utah
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Administrator, IT Support, Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Work Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with on call responsibilities for after hours, weekend, holidays, etc.

Job Summary

University Information Technology is looking for a Systems Administrator III to join a high-performing team of IT professionals. This position is part of a team which supports multiple administrative areas as well as UIT Voice server infrastructure and systems. The successful candidate will perform duties across multiple areas of information technology, including computer hardware, server software, networking, end-user support for Mac and Microsoft operating systems, data security, and related IT infrastructure functions, with a focus on Voice systems including Linux and Microsoft server systems and their application support.

This is an ON- SITE position.

Responsibilities
  • Install, configure and manage systems and automate Linux and Microsoft patching and updates.
  • Proactively monitor system performance, analyze logs, and perform complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis for hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Implement and maintain robust security measures, including host firewalls, user access controls, and regular security audits, to protect sensitive data and comply with state and university standards.
  • Respond to user requests for system support and upgrades.
  • Manage, configure, troubleshoot, identify and resolve end user systems for both Microsoft and Mac operating systems.
  • Perform administrative tasks and deployment processes using automation with scripting, MDMs and configuration management tools (Jamf, SCCM, Tanium, etc).
  • Conduct analysis, including planning, designing, and evaluating a variety of information technology tools for the support of end users and voice system servers and applications.
  • Must travel around campus for support and equipment transport.
  • After hours work on servers and on-call rotation.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements

Environment:
Will require lifting, bending, and repetitive desk work such as typing, and long-term sitting.

Nearly Continuously:
Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking bending, reaching overhead, lifting and carrying equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Systems Administrator, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
  • 10 years of computer support related experience
  • Advanced experience building, securing and supporting Red Hat and CentOS Linux systems
  • Voice systems experience
  • ITIL Foundations certification
  • Microsoft Windows and Mac OS troubleshooting experience
  • Automated Device Management experience
  • Security foundations certification
  • RHCSA
Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
Optional Documents

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us:  By Email: employment

Posting Specific Questions

  • * What is your highest level of completed education?
    • None
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate Degree

  • * How many years of related work experience do you have?
    • Less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 9 years
    • 9 years or more, but less than 12 years
    • 12 years or more, but less than 15 years
    • 15 years or more
  • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
  • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
    • Yes
    • No
  • This is a local on-site position in the Salt Lake City, UT area. Are you local to the Utah area?
    • Yes
    • No
  • Do you have the ability to lift 50 lbs.?
    • Yes
    • No

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education…

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