Systems Administrator in New York, New York at New York University

Systems Administrator

US-NY-New York

Job ID: 2026-15556
Type: NYU IT (WS1170)
# of Openings: 1
Category: Technology
New York University

Overview

The position provides systems administration services in day-to-day support for NYUs Enterprise File Transfer University service. The system administrator will have responsibilities in the creation, modification, deployment of file transfers jobs and services as well as end user support. The systems administrator will be responsible for installation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem resolution of the file transfer service as well as communication with internal and external teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree and/or courses in Computer Science, Scientific Computing and/or Information Systems

Required Experience:
2+ years relevant experience with system administration including installation, maintenance, support or an equivalent combination. May require related specific experience with any of the following: operating systems, servers, hardware, network administration, authentication systems, client server applications, designing/developing system enhancements and software applications, programming experience with modern languages and, application software, protocols, tools and utilities.

Preferred Experience:
2+ years experience with architecture, implementing and administering Linux and Windows based solutions, troubleshooting and solving difficult system problems (hardware, software, and basic networking). Ability to balance multiple, concurrent projects, and regularly communicate issues and experience working in an autonomous, fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Proficiency with multi-vendor hardware/software management, security, network/Internet protocols. May require any of the following: problem identification/resolution, performance management/tuning, and design configuration/planning. Knowledge of related large-scale computing systems and/or product installs and maintenance. Ability to provide technical leadership and management of complex large-scale computing systems projects. Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audience. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Experience providing administration and support to 24x7 production systems.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong experience in supporting large Linux and Windows server environments. Experience in managing, monitoring, deploying, and troubleshooting servers. Demonstrate knowledge and extensive experience with enterprise technical environments, including IP, DNS, VLANS, InfoSec, and related technologies. Knowledge of enterprise-class backup and disaster recovery environments. Knowledge of cloud technology and hybrid cloud implementation a plus. Experience administering servers hosting Active Directory, Apache, IIS, MS SQL, and Oracle database. Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, Ruby, and Perl. Experience with Ansible, Puppet, and automation technologies. Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. VCP, ITIL and Red Hat/Microsoft certifications a plus.
Qualifications

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $72,000.00 to USD $88,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

Salary: 72000.00