Systems Administrator II, Center for Energy and Environmental Resources, Cockrell School of Engineering
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Systems Administrator II, Center for Energy and Environmental Resources, Cockrell School of Engineering----
Hiring Department:
Center for Energy and Environmental Resources----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.
At UT Austin, we say “What starts here changes the world.” As a member of the university community, you will be part of an organization that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will have meaning and make a difference not only in the lives of our faculty, staff, and students, but also those who are impacted by our first class academic and research programs.
UT Austin provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff ID card
Purpose
The Systems Administrator II will ensure the reliability, performance, and security of our systems and network infrastructure. Will manage servers, storage systems, and other critical technology, while the primary point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues across the organization. Will bring a mix of hands-on experience, high-value asset management, scripting/automation skills, and an understanding of compliance and common audit requirements.
Responsibilities
Systems Administration and Maintenance: Manage and maintain the Center for Energy and Environmental Resources (CEER's) servers, desktops, and network infrastructure across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments Perform system patching, SSL certificate renewals, OS-level updates, and backup verification routines Administer virtualized environments and storage systems in support of CEER's research and business operations Oversee configuration, security, and maintenance of departmental servers, ensuring performance and uptime
User and Project Support: Automation & Workflow Optimization Develop and maintain automation tools and scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) to streamline IT processes Use native OS tools (e.g., Automator/Shortcuts on macOS) to enhance admin workflows and task efficiency Generate automa
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