Systems Administrator/Integrator
Location:
Amherst, MA
Open Date:
Dec 22, 2017
Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Systems Administrator/Integrator position. Amherst College has profoundly transformed its student body in terms of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and nationality, among other areas. Today, nearly one-quarter of Amherst’s students are Pell Grant recipients; 45 percent of our students identify as domestic students of color. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.
The Systems Administrator/Integrator is a full-time, year round position, job group and level PT-4. Reporting to the Director of IT Infrastructure, the Systems Administrator/Integrator (SysAdmin) supports various critical enterprise systems vital to the operation of the College including Windows and Linux servers, file and print servers, along with specialized applications for departments. The SysAdmin also uses creative solution engineering and problem solving to implement data-exchange and system integration solutions between College systems with an emphasis on automation. Other duties of the SysAdmin include designing, developing, recommending, installing, debugging and supporting enterprise-wide computing/network systems and related infrastructure. The SysAdmin works independently as well as collaboratively with other IT and college departments. The SysAdmin takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Key Responsibilities
System Administration
Access Control
- Administer security for enterprise systems in collaboration with departme