Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UC Davis Health is seeking a Senior System Administrator to design, implement, and support back-end server-based application infrastructure for Health System operations. This role requires advanced expertise in system engineering and administration, focusing on server-based technologies across various environments.
Responsibilities
- 60% - Technology Support
- 25% - Leadership and Technology Assessment
- 10% - Project Management and Implementation
- 5% - Process Improvement
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, etc., or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Information Technology
- Extensive experience designing, implementing, and supporting complex enterprise application solutions and systems
- Knowledge and experience in managing and supporting HP and VMware technologies
- Experience deploying, managing, and optimizing resources in the cloud (Azure and/or AWS)
- Extensive experience serving as a Windows, Unix, or Linux systems engineer/administrator in large-scale enterprise environments
- Strong experience managing highly available and complex clustered server environments
- Strong knowledge of high-availability architectures, disaster recovery strategies, business continuity planning, and load-balancing technologies
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting Directory Services, File Services, and Web Services in enterprise environments
- Strong experience in developing, maintaining, and automating administrative tasks through scripting technologies such as PowerShell, PowerCLI, and Shell scripting
- Expertise in developing and implementing security hardening standards, system baselines, and infrastructure security best practices
- Strong knowledge of high-availability architectures, disaster recovery strategies, business continuity planning, and load-balancing technologies
- Experience architecting complex application and infrastructure solutions leveraging Windows, Unix, Linux, IBM, and x86-based platforms
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience with operating systems, storage platforms, file systems, network technology, patch management, and other related enterprise server administration
- Extensive experience with Server technologies including Windows Server and VMWare
- Extensive experience with engineering and implementing AD security standards
- Expert knowledge in server operation, server management, and patch management
- Understanding of the OSI model
- Excellent oral and written communication, excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a self-directed fashion, interacting effectively with senior UCDH staff, faculty, and technical personnel
- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issue effectively
- Ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure of deadlines and critical circumstances
- Always displays a courteous and professional attitude
- Prior experience working in Healthcare IT
- Experience with Ansible Automation and RedHat Satellite
- Experience administering and supporting IBM platforms and related technologies
- Experience with Okta, BeyondTrust, or similar identity platform
- Experience with managing M365, Azure and AWS services
- Experience with HPE hardware including chassis, blade, rack mount servers and other HPE components
- Experience with project management practice and methodologies
- Experience with Citrix, Azure Virtual Desktop, AWS workspace/Appstream
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California.
- UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals.
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
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