SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR II

Systems Administrator II Systems Administrator II The University of Alabama at Birmingham General Responsibilities: Ensures the reliability, security and advancement of the organization's computing environment by overseeing enterprise-level system administration functions, guiding technology lifecycle management, and sustaining a robust server and infrastructure ecosystem. Emphasizes proactive evaluation of emerging solutions, continuous optimization of system performance, and responsive support that maintains seamless access to critical services. Provides strategic technical guidance to align hardware and platform capabilities with organizational growth, while upholding rigorous standards for integration, configuration, and operational stability across all environments. Key Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Deploys the release of new technology. 2. Designs, installs, configures, maintains, and performs system integration testing of PC/server operating systems, related utilities, and hardware. 3. Researches, evaluates, and recommends software and hardware products. 4. Supports web access and electronic messaging services and maintains a secure systems environment. 5. Provides new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth. 6. Installs new servers and maintains the server infrastructure. 7. Trouble shoots server problems as reported by users. 8. Performs other duties as assigned Salary Pay Range: $57,940 – $75,320 Master's degree in a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix. Primary Location: University Job Category: Information Technology Organization: 112110060 Facilities Technology Services Employee Status: Regular Shift : Day/1st Shift Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite UAB Nova Rent