Systems Administrator III

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work.  

The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is seeking a Systems Administrator III in Dornsife Technology Services.The largest and oldest of the USC schools, USC Dornsife functions as the academic core of the university, offering courses and advancing knowledge across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

Responsibilities include:

• Recommends changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determines hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
• Maintains and administers computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
• Monitors systems, servers, and auxiliary devices for performance and security.  Determines whether adjustments are needed and confers with technical support staff and vendors as appropriate.  Identifies changes that need to be made in the future.
• Troubleshoots and identifies hardware and software problems in a timely manner; resolves routine problems, replaces defective components and researches resources to identify solutions.  Refers more complex problems to appropriate staff for resolution.
• Performs data backups and disaster recovery operations. Repairs and/or recovers systems.
• Designs, configures, and tests computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
• Assigns, modifies, and deletes user accounts and resolves security access problems; maintains integrity of the security system.
• Develops documentation for systems administration procedures.
• Provides leadership, guidance and direction to lower level staff.
• Stays informed of new developments and technologies by reading journals and other pertinent publications, maintaining contact with vendors, and participating in professional organizations, meetings and seminars.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 plus years in systems administration

• Omnissa Administrative experience

• ESXi Administrative experience

• Linux Administrative experience

• SSL Administration

• Advanced understanding of and experience with systems administration, backups, operating systems programming languages and associated hardware platforms.

• Experience working directly with researchers in highly technical and complex environments.

• Experience with server migrations

• Proficient in: Linux, Mac OS, Windows, Cloud Storage, High Performance Computing, VMWare - EsXI

The hourly rate range for this position is $52 - $58. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Documents and Additional Information:

• Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Advanced understanding of and experience with systems administration, backups, operating systems programming languages and associated hardware platforms. Previous systems administration experience required.