DevOps System Administrator

The DevOps Systems Administrator is a key member of the School of Data and Information Sciences (SDIS) Information Technology Services (ITS) team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Information Technology, with a dotted-line relationship with the Director of IT Support for support-related matters, this position is responsible for leading, designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining SDIS's server and cloud infrastructure.

Serving as the lead systems administrator for SDIS, the role supports teaching, learning, research, and administrative operations through the management of Linux and Windows servers, cloud platforms, enterprise applications, automation tools, and core IT infrastructure. The position leverages automation, scripting, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to improve operational efficiency, reliability, scalability, and security.

The DevOps Systems Administrator also plays a leading role in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, system monitoring, disaster recovery, and infrastructure automation while providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for complex systems and infrastructure issues. The position collaborates with faculty, staff, researchers, and Central Campus ITS to develop and support technology solutions that advance the School's mission.

The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in systems administration, cloud technologies, automation, scripting, IT security, and infrastructure best practices. This role requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, provide excellent customer service, and participate in an on-call rotation supporting critical SDIS infrastructure services. Additionally, the DevOps Systems Administrator will act as a backup for the Systems Administrator.