Enterprise Application Administrator

At the University of Minnesota, we change lives through discovery, education, and outreach. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is the University's largest central IT department, offering a mission-driven environment built on trust, collaboration, and a commitment to the public good.

We are seeking an Enterprise Application Administrator to administer our five Google Workspace domains. Supporting a massive community of over 100,000 students, faculty, staff, and alumni, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing the user experience by bridging the gap between our Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 collaboration environments.

You will manage the day-to-day operations of Google Workspace while driving cross-platform interoperability initiatives including identity lifecycle, device management, and security while also maintaining our critical Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) infrastructure running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9. This position works with the Messaging & Calendar services team in an agile/scaled agile environment.

*Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Administer Google Workspace core services (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, etc.) while optimizing integration points with Microsoft 365. Define user roles, manage organizational units (OUs), and implement global sharing and security policies.
• Contribute to planning for continuous service improvement projects, specifically targeting the friction points between disparate collaboration tools. Focus on technical feasibility, service stability, and a "user-first" approach to platform coexistence.
• Lead technical implementation of small continuous service improvement projects, including minor changes to production systems with no or minimal service interruption.
• Provide technical expertise in written and verbal forms to technical and non-technical staff and management as changes are being considered.
• Maintain and optimize the University's MTA infrastructure on RHEL 9. Oversee complex email routing, relay services, and delivery troubleshooting at a massive scale.
• Define and implement standards, techniques, tools, and monitoring to ensure the stability, availability, and performance of the systems.
• Develop and maintain complex scripts and software (utilizing GAM, Python, and Google APIs) to automate repetitive tasks, manage bulk data operations, and integrate Google Workspace with other enterprise systems.
• Act as the Tier 3 escalation point for Messaging and Calendar services. Lead small-to-medium-sized continuous improvement projects from technical design through production deployment.
• Work closely with the security and identity management teams to ensure the overall security and policy compliance of the service.

*Please document qualifications on resume.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience or master's degree.
• Proven experience in Enterprise Collaboration Administration (Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365).
• Experience with Linux Systems Administration (specifically RHEL), including file system management and security hardening.
• Proficiency in at least two scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, JavaScript, PowerShell, etc.).
• Google Cloud Professional Collaboration Engineer certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience managing high-volume email routing and security protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
• Experience using command-line tools (like GAM) and APIs to manage cloud services at scale.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using a log management solution such as Splunk.
• Familiarity with creating service health dashboards using Splunk, Looker, or tableau.
• Experience with improving existing processes by introducing automation.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) beyond Workspace (e.g., App Engine, Cloud Functions, or IAM).
• Experience improving user experience by introducing automation to bridge "feature gaps" between Google and Microsoft platforms.
• Experience with front end development such as HTML, CSS, and JS libraries/frameworks.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is the University's central IT unit and provides enterprise-level technologies and services that are broadly consumed, core to central administrative business operations, and tend to offer substantial economies of scale. We are part of a larger ecosystem of IT professionals who work in academic and support units systemwide. Local or collegiate IT units often offer discipline-specific, niche, and complementary services to the OIT central services.

Pay Range: $94,000 - $100,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Required application materials: resume and cover letter.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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