Systems​/Network Administrators

Traditional work hours of 8 am to 5 pm, with some after hours responsibilities. This position requires the successful candidate to work a full schedule on premises.

The Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks an Information Technology Specialist to join a high‑performing team of IT professionals dedicated to supporting faculty, staff, and students. This role supports the Department of Mathematics and the broader College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, located on the University of Utah campus at President’s Circle. The IT team is focused on streamlining operations and standardizing exceptional service across the college and campus.

The successful candidate will perform duties across multiple areas of information technology, including computer hardware, server software, networking, end‑user support, data security, and related infrastructure functions, with a primary focus on Linux‑based systems and additional support for macOS and Windows environments.

• Design, implement, and manage end-to-end provisioning workflows for Linux-based bare-metal and virtual machines using PXE /iPXE, DHCP, TFTP, and HTTP services.
• Automate administrative tasks and deployment processes using scripting, MDMs, and configuration management tools (Ansible, Tanium, Jamf).
• Install, configure and manage systems like the Ubuntu Landscape Server to automate Linux systems patching and updates.
• Design, configure, and manage ZFS pools, file systems, and snapshots for various workloads including file shares (NFS/SMB) and virtualized environments. Experience with ZFS and NFS required.
• 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.
• Configure and maintain Linux virtualization platforms and manage VMs within those environments. Experience with a mix of oVirt, Proxmox, and KVM/QEMU required.
• Install, configure, and manage math-related software and math problem servers.
• Work with IT professionals from other departments to consolidate and coordinate efforts resulting in better resource allocation, standardized methods, and improved services for faculty, staff, and students.
• Manage endpoint security solutions: EDR, antivirus, and DLP systems.
• Identify, troubleshoot, resolve, and report system issues.
• Respond to user requests for system support and upgrades.
• Perform scheduled network tasks, software and systems updates, manage ZFS snapshots and backups, and provide internet and intranet user support.
• Conduct analysis, including planning, designing, and evaluating a variety of information technology tools.
• Participate in other IT projects to drive technological efficiencies.

• Equivalent of 1 year higher education can be substituted for 1 year directly related work experience (e.g., bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience, or a master’s degree (or equivalency) with 0 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience, or a master’s degree (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience, or a master’s degree (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience, or a master’s degree (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience, or a master’s degree (or equivalency) + 8 years.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) + 12 years, or a master’s degree (or equivalency) + 10 years.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) + 14 years, or a master’s degree (or equivalency) + 12 years.

• 10 years of computer support experience with a strong emphasis on Linux…