Systems Administrator I

Maintain permission assignments to applications and services for all employees. Manage monitoring tools. Maintain patches for Windows and Linux servers. Maintain documentation of infrastructure and services. Coordinate incident response based on monitoring alerts & user-reported issues. Datacenter access control and daily walk-throughs. Manage engineer on-call lists and handle phone calls.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 60% - Maintain permission assignments to applications and services for all employees.
• 25% - Coordinate incident response based on monitoring alerts & user-reported issues.
• 5% - Manage monitoring tools.
• 5% - Maintain patches for Windows and Linux servers.
• 5% - Maintain documentation of infrastructure and services.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• 1-3 years of experience in IT or equivalent training.
• Experience within customer support.
• Good verbal / written communication skills.
• Ability to follow complex verbal / written instructions.
• Ability to multi-task.
• CompTIA Network+/Security+ / MCSA/RHCSA / LPI Linux Essentials.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch).
• Completed a degree in IT or Computer Science-related field.
• Proficient with one or more scripting / programming languages (Python, Go, Java, Powershell).
• Familiar with containerization and CI/CD pipelines.
• To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license with a minimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Current shifts available: 7PM-7AM Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday (Days denote the start of the shift) 7PM-7AM Thursday-Saturday and every other Wednesday (Days denote the start of the shift) Onsite work required. #LI-DNI Time Type Full time Location Onsite Pay Range Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Pay Range

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ. Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.