Student System Administrator

Position Overview

Provide computer hardware, software, and network support for the operational needs of the Institute for Information Sciences (I2S). This position is part of a small technical team that supports over 400 user accounts and more than 400 custom Linux and Windows machines in a research environment. It reports to the I2S Staff System Administrators.

40% – Support end-users’ computer and networking needs through installation and configuration of computer hardware and software.

30% – Support the daily operations of the I2S computing and networking facilities.

20% – Assist ongoing research projects with their computing and networking needs.

10% – Other duties as assigned.

• Proven experience in building and assembling desktop computers, as evidenced by application materials.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot hardware issues and perform diagnostics, as evidenced by application materials.

• Experience with Linux and Windows based operating systems, as evidenced by application materials. Linux experience is more desirable than Windows.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, as evidenced by application materials.
• IP based networking experience (cabling, simple network design, etc.), as evidenced by application materials.
• Can work approximately 10–20 hours per week.
• Can work during the summer and remain in this position for at least 1 year.
• Previous experience working with a technical team, as evidenced by application materials.
• Strong communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

• Salary range: $9.00 – $15.00 per hour.
• Anticipated start date:
  Monday, June 8, 2026.

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