Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Clarkson University is seeking a Senior Learning Management System Administrator to support its educational technology environment. The role owns the Moodle LMS end-to-end, including Linux servers, databases, integrations, security, performance, upgrades, user support, and collaboration with instructional designers, educators, and IT teams.
Responsibilities
- Administer the Linux servers (web servers, database, file servers, and caches) that form the Moodle environment, including performance tuning and capacity planning
- Own system monitoring, usage-based performance analysis, and reporting to guide optimization decisions
- Implement and maintain backups, access controls, and security hardening to protect user data and system integrity
- Apply Moodle updates and security patches on a defined cadence; lead planning and execution of major upgrades and migrations
- Contribute to broader Linux system administration and data center infrastructure maintenance
- Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation
- Configure and maintain the Moodle LMS (plugins, themes, roles, and enrollment workflows) to keep it performant and available
- Manage the integrations that drive user accounts, permissions, and course enrollments
- Ensure LTI and SCORM integrations and other system connections function reliably across the LMS and adjacent applications
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues spanning server, database, and application layers
- Partner with instructional designers and educators to ensure the LMS meets curriculum and training needs
- Provide direct technical support and training to faculty and staff on LMS usage and best practices
- Collaborate with IT colleagues on seamless integration between the LMS and other University systems
- Operate with a high degree of independence, exercising sound judgment on system and project decisions
- Lead projects and, where applicable, provide direct supervision to technical staff
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- • Completion of secondary education (high school) or equivalent
- • Five to seven years of system administration
- • Design, planning and implementation of at least one major system or service
- • Project lead of the implementation of at least one major project or service
- • Proven experience in administering and maintaining Moodle-based Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Sakai, or other similar open-source LMS acceptable)
- • Strong proficiency in Linux server administration
- • Knowledge of eLearning standards (ie. SCORM, LTI)
- • In-depth knowledge of PHP, MariaDB, and Apache web server or similar technologies
- • Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and XML
- • Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning
- • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
- • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or related field
- • More than ten years of system administration demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
- • Knowledge of digital accessibility and WCAG 2.1 AA requirements
- • Direct management of one part time or full-time technical staff member
- • Project lead or manager on the implementation of multiple concurrent major projects or services
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Remote work
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