Systems Administrator

Salary: $56,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually
Location : Cedar City, UT
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: 202600098
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt


Position Summary
A Systems Administrator is responsible for the secure configuration, maintenance, and reliable operation of campus computer management systems, servers, and endpoints. This position also actively provides technical support for campus technology such as IT systems, desktop systems, and classroom mediation audio/visual equipment for faculty, staff, and student users.

Essential Functions

• Design implement and maintain cloud desktop infrastructure, using Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Intune, and Jamf.
• Build, script, package and deploy application software, while ensuring license compliance.
• Install, manage, and maintain physical, virtual, and cloud-based servers and services.
• Install, manage, and maintain networked PC and Macintosh computers and related peripherals.
• Managing User accounts, passwords, email, and cloud file storage.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in classroom mediation evaluation and design, installation, and maintenance.
• Train and assist users with hardware and software related issues.
• Work with departments and administration to organize and facility the device lifecycle of computer hardware.

Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree (degrees in other fields will be considered with demonstration of relevant work experience).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and independent learning ability.
• Flexible self-starter, able to think and work independently while acting as a team player.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exposure to working in a customer service, team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Recent experience and proficiency in the installation and management of multiple servers (especially Windows and Linux) in an enterprise environment desired.
• Recent experience and proficiency in the installation, configuration, and management of networked Windows and Macintosh computers and related peripherals.
• Experience working with audio/visual equipment such as projectors and audio receivers is desired.
• Demonstrated experience in training and assisting network users.
• 3 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Preferred experience working with Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions.
• Preferred demonstrated experience in the installation, configuration, and management of networked software applications.
• Preferred working knowledge of operating system scripting languages such as CMD, PowerShell, and Bash.
• Preferred proficient knowledge of computer platforms and software packages

Supplemental Information


This position is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.
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In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.
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