IST Analyst II (Linux Administration)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Sep 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	IST Analyst II (Linux Administration)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Information Technology
Department	OIT-EI Infrastructure
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among the nation's highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you'll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. As one of the nation's most diverse universities, Rutgers draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our community. We're an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity. The Office of Information Technology ( OIT) is Rutgers' enterprise IT office. OIT provides university wide services and support and collaborates with department and unit IT professionals on projects and initiatives for the Rutgers community. OIT's services and systems include the Rutgers network; email and calendaring systems; IDs/passwords and identity management; data centers; computer labs; help desk support; wireless connectivity; a software portal; information security, risk, and compliance services; research computing; and many others. OIT's staff members work closely with the broader university community to advance Rutgers' missions of teaching, research, and service. For more information, please visit https://it.rutgers.edu.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an IST Analyst II for the Office of Information Technology ( OIT). Reporting to the IT Manager of the Platform Systems Administration group within Enterprise Infrastructure, the IST Analyst II (Linux Administration) is primarily responsible for the technical support and management of Linux and Unix server operating systems and hardware. Key duties include ensuring robust system security, conducting regular monitoring and upgrades, maintaining system stability and services availability, and managing various middleware packages. The incumbent will support systems housed in the Enterprise Infrastructure Data Centers, various remote edge locations, and at 11:11 Systems in Philadelphia. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Installs, configures, and maintains Linux operating systems, software, and server hardware. Monitors system performance, utilization, and security logs. Implements and manages security tools and policies. Updates systems with the latest security patches. Identifies and corrects hardware and software issues. Works closely with other EI IT staff to ensure hardware and software interoperability. Communicates effectively with team members to enhance system functionality and resolve issues. Assists other EI systems programmers/administrators with problem diagnosis and resolution. Documents system configurations and upgrades. Maintains current knowledge of server operating systems and hardware technologies utilized by EI. Maintains current knowledge of scripting languages (Shell, Python, Perl, etc.).
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	28S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	79877.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	96133.00
Annual Maximum Salary	114343.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Plus three (3) years of progressively more responsible experience managing Linux and Unix systems required. Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated expertise in the management of complex technical systems and environments in a technical setting, with a strong understanding of workflow, policies, and procedures pertinent to production environments. In-depth knowledge of server hardware, server operating systems, and software including performance analysis and monitoring. Demonstrated ability to identify and solve complex technical problems, with experience in system security practices. Strong familiarity with network/information systems theory and design, including TCP/IP, DNS, and load balancing. Broad understanding of network/server connectivity, security issues, architecture, policy, and practice in large, complex enterprises. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Current Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience. Experience in automated deployment and management using configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Salt, Puppet, Chef). Experience with system monitoring tools and techniques and working knowledge of VMware virtualized server environment.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in a Higher Education technology environment. Knowledge of ServiceNow.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate Noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2207
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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