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Systems Administrator II
- University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT)
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Details
**Open Date** 10/30/2025
**Requisition Number** PRN43449B
**Job Title** Systems Administrator
**Working Title** Systems Administrator II
**Career Progression Track** P00
**Track Level** P2 - Developing
**FLSA Code** Computer Employee
**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No
**Standard Hours per Week** 40
**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time
**Shift** Day
Work Schedule Summary
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (additional on call, or after hours as needed)
**VP Area** President
**Department** 01555 - UIT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPS
**Location** Campus
**City** Salt Lake City, UT
**Type of Recruitment** External Posting
**Pay Rate Range** $67,000 - $77,000
**Close Date** 12/31/2025
**Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 11/15/2025
Job Summary
Systems Administrator, II
University Campus Computer Support is seeking a highly motivated, upbeat, and approachable IT System Administrator II to join our dynamic, customer facing desktop and server support team. This onsite position plays a critical role in supporting a wide range of IT and AV technologies across campus and at some off-site University venues. The ideal candidate is a skilled IT professional with some AV experience, extensive desktop support, server management, and system automation experience who has a passion for service excellence, technical troubleshooting, and continuous learning.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Systems Administrator, II
* Support and maintain Windows and macOS workstations, MS Windows servers, and specialized software.
* Configure and troubleshoot network connections, printers, and other peripherals.
* Perform system updates, patch management, and routine maintenance tasks.
* Deliver timely, professional, and courteous support to faculty, staff, and students.
* Respond to service request and incident tickets with a focus on resolution, timeliness and user satisfaction.
* Utilize our Service Now system to update ticket information document support procedures and contribute to knowledge base articles.
* Work closely with team members to share knowledge and cross-train on unique systems.
* Assist in onboarding and training of new staff or student employees as needed.
* Follow established IT processes and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
* Maintain accurate records of system configurations, support activities, and asset inventory.
* Stay current with emerging technologies and software relevant to the University’s needs.
* Participate in an on-call rotation and be available for after-hours support as required.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Other support and maintenance activities as needed.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
**EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :** 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
**Systems Administrator, II:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
* Strong coordination, organization, time management, and communication skills.
* Extensive experience with configuration and trouble shooting and support of Microsoft Windows operating systems, MS Office products, Mac Operating Systems, Adobe products and their best practices.
* Experience with JAMF , SCCM and Beyond Trust Endpoint management systems and their configurations.
* Experience with supporting and maintaining Mac OS
* MS SQL database administration.
* ITIL Foundation Certification.
* A+, MCSE , CCNA , Network+, or other applicable certifications.
* Experience with VM server environments running MS Windows server platform.
**Type** Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
_The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._
_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._
_The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._
_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:_
_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_
_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)_
_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_
_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_
_801-581-8365_
_Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**
_For more information:_
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
_To inquire about this posting, email:_
_or call 801-581-2300._
_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._
_This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._
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