Enterprise Software Administrator
Salary
$53,496.00 - $69,545.00 Annually
Location
Beaumont, TX
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Job Number
202600227
Home Org
Information Technology
Opening Date
05/12/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary
The Enterprise Software Administrator is responsible for providing primary support and troubleshooting for enterprise applications, ensuring reliable performance across on-premises and cloud environments. This role installs, configures, maintains, patches, and upgrades applications in multi-platform environments, while monitoring systems and resolving issues to minimize service disruptions. The position manages daily service tickets, maintains technical documentation, and supports change management and testing activities. The Enterprise Software Administrator collaborates with information security partners to ensure applications align with university standards and policies, explores automation and integration opportunities to improve efficiency, and continuously enhances internal processes to improve application performance, quality, and customer experience. The role also requires ongoing professional development and staying current with emerging technologies to support organizational needs.
Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Essential Job Functions
Install, configure, maintain, patch, upgrade, and monitor on-premises and cloud-based applications on multi-platforms.
Manage and resolve service requests by reviewing and updating support tickets daily.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including installation guidelines, upgrading procedures, testing plans, and process documentation. Collaborate with internal partners to improve application administration processes, implement automation and integrations, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
2 or more years of experience in a relevant field.
Experience supporting application computing environments in Linux and Windows
Software management life cycle, including change management, functional and technical specification development.
Experience with installation and configuration of multi-tier application software in an enterprise environment.
Desired Qualifications:
Supplemental Information
Key Competencies:
Physical Requirements: The employee must be able to effectively use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment, as well as communicate clearly in person, by phone, and through electronic means. Occasional standing, walking, bending, or lifting of light items (generally up to 10 pounds), such as files or equipment, may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Job Conditions: This position is primarily performed in a standard office or remote work environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer
Who We Are:
Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.
Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.
Security Sensitive Statement:This position isdesignatedas a critical infrastructure role and is subject to Cyber Intelligence Reviewin accordance withExecutive Order GA-48. Additionally, this position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain and review criminal history record information.
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
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Do you have a Bachelors degree in a relevant field with two (2) years of relevant experience OR four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree?
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Do you have 2 or more years of experience in a relevant field?
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Do you have Experience supporting application computing environments in Linux and Windows?
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Do you have Experience with installation and configuration of multi-tier application software in an enterprise environment?
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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship?
Required Question
Employer Lamar University
Address 1060 East Virginia St.
Beaumont, Texas, 77705
Phone 409-880-8375
Website https://www.lamar.edu/