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System Administrator I or System Administrator II

Full Time, Regular, Exempt Position

Location: Orono Campus of the University of Maine

Remote work locations are a possibility.

The University of Maine System seeks applications for the position of System Administrator I / II at the University of Maine System Information Technology group to provide system administration support (installation, administration, monitoring, tuning, backup, security, and design) for mission-critical enterprise and departmental server systems. System Administrators work closely with database administrators, developers, vendors, and application stakeholders to deliver robust and secure computing solutions. The differences between the positions are based on experience and the level of engagement and oversight on various initiatives.

The primary work location for these positions is at the Orono campus of the University of Maine. Remote working from other UMS Campus locations or anywhere in the United States is a possibility for qualified applicants.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by midnight, June 12, 2022.

Established in 1968, the University of Maine System (UMS) unites six distinctive public universities, comprising 10 campuses and numerous centers, in the common purpose of providing quality higher education while delivering on its traditional tripartite mission of teaching, research, and public service. A comprehensive public institution of higher education, UMS serves more than 30,000 students annually and is supported by the efforts of more than 2,000 full-time and part-time faculty, more than 3,000 regular full-time and part-time staff, and a complement of part-time temporary (adjunct) faculty. Reaching more than 500,000 people annually through educational and cultural offerings, the University of Maine System also benefits from more than two-thirds of its alumni population residing within the state; more than 123,000 individuals. The System consists of six universities: The University of Maine (UMaine), including its regional campus the University of Maine at Machias (UMM); the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA); the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF); the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK), the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI); and the University of Southern Maine (USM).  The System also includes the University of Maine School of Law and the University of Maine Graduate and Professional Center.  

University of Maine

The University of Maine, founded in Orono in 1865, is the state's land grant and sea grant university. As the state’s only public research university, UMaine has a statewide mission of teaching, research and economic development, and community service. UMaine is among the most comprehensive higher education institutions in the Northeast with nearly 100 majors and academic programs. It attracts students from Maine and 49 other states, and more than 60 countries. It currently enrolls more than 11,400 undergraduate and graduate students who can directly participate in research, working with world-class scholars. UMaine offers more than 100 degree programs through which students can earn graduate certificates, master's, doctoral or professional science master's degrees. The university promotes environmental stewardship, with substantial efforts campuswide aimed at conserving energy, recycling and adhering to green building standards in new construction.

For information about the University of Maine System's COVID-19 response and guidelines for employees, please visit: https://www.maine.edu/together/.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine System is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, University of  Maine, 101 North Stevens Hall, Orono, ME  04469 207-581-1226.  TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or closely related technical field or equivalent professional experience.
2. One or more years of professional experience in computer systems programming and computer server administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated experience working in a higher education information technology department.
2. Experience supporting Oracle Enterprise Linux or other RPM-based Linux distribution.
3. Experience providing operating system support to one or more enterprise applications, such as PeopleSoft (Java server), or WordPress (LAMP)
4. Experience providing operating system support to one or more Database server software packages, such as Oracle RDMS, MySQL/MariaDB, or PostgreSQL.
5. Experiencing using scripting languages and automation tools such as Ansible to manage server systems.

Competencies:

1. Problem Solving and Decision Making: Apply critical thinking skills to solve IT problems by researching, generating, evaluating, recommending and implementing solutions.
    
2. Planning and organizing: Plan and organize work to manage time effectively and accomplish job duties. Effectively respond to emerging needs and client demands.
    
3. Teamwork: Work cooperatively with others to establish productive relationships, identify the team and its goals, and acknowledge role within the team to complete job duties.
    
4. Communication: Clearly and confidently express relevant information appropriately to individuals or groups taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
    
5. Adaptability: The ability to react positively and effectively with change. To be able to quickly learn and work effectively with new technology as well as the changing landscape of management, customers, strategy, and assignments.