Server/Network Administrator
This team member will provide expertise in a windows server environment and will be responsible for securing the UA’s network and ensure optimal connectivity for our end-users to accomplish their daily activities. This position will report to Director, Advancement Network/Computing as a member of UA's Network and Computing team. The administrator will share responsibility for assisting all end-users with their questions or problems about how supported software interacts with UA’s network platform: 40% Server Administration - Installing, patching network and server hardware, monitor UA systems and maintaining UA's disaster recovery. 15%-Network Administration - Maintaining UA's VLans, Adjusting Firewall and requesting firewall changes from ITServices., 25%-Application Administration - Be the lead administrator for our Microsoft and TeamDynamix environment, create software installation packages, 10%- Provide top tier support for UA's systems., 10% Maintain UA's disaster recovery system, performing backups and restores.
Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #30 among public universities and #63 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2025. Located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol, the MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.
MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in deploying, maintaining and supporting Windows Based Servers and systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
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