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System Administrator

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jul 02, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	System Administrator
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Information Technology
Department	IPO-Information Technology
Overview	The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a System Administrator for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The System Administrator reports to the Unit Computing Manager of Information Technology and is responsible for installing, monitoring, securing, and supporting departmental servers and services, including Windows, Linux, and Microsoft SQL servers, Active Directory, as well as computer-aided dispatch ( CAD) software Office 365, and business-related applications. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Diagnosing and resolving operating system problems, supporting critical departmental systems, applications, and cloud solutions, and providing second-level end-user support. The position also monitors the health and security of departmental hosts and networks, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a departmental monitoring system and implementing and enforcing supported CIS Critical Security controls. The position develops and maintains Office 365 PowerApps applications with SharePoint and Microsoft SQL database back-end connectors.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	79013.00
Mid Range Salary	99952.00
Maximum Salary	120890.00
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours (per week)	40
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a minimum of two years of experience within system administration such as an Administrator of Windows environments, including Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.
Certifications/Licenses	Valid driver's license
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	SME level of experience managing Microsoft's AD DS, DNS Server, File and Print Services, DFSR, IIS, Remote Access Server, Remote Desktop Services (i.e., session-based virtualization and remote apps), BitLocker, AppLocker, and Windows Server Update Services. Strong PowerShell scripting skills and demonstrable experience building complex PowerApps applications. Experience managing network/application monitoring systems leveraging WMI and SNMP traps. Strong Microsoft SQL experience; able to create, secure, restore, and maintain databases. Capable of troubleshooting common database issues and skilled at optimizing large, complicated SQL statements. Hands-on experience with Office 365 services such as Power Apps, Power Automate, and SharePoint. Experience with Center for Internet Security tools (CIS CSAT Pro, and CIS CAT Pro) Knowledge of SolarWinds' Orion Platform is preferred, including products such as NPM, SAM, and NTM. Ability to understand complex networks and system architectures. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Great communication and interpersonal skills, including oral, written, and presentation. Willingness and ability to learn new technologies as needed.
Preferred Qualifications	MCSA Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certifications preferred. Experience with Public Safety computing environments is preferred.
Equipment Utilized	The position must be familiar with various server hardware and configurations, operating systems like Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025, and third-party applications such as Office 365. They should also be adept with cybersecurity tools and monitoring solutions like SolarWinds and Splunk, incident response tools such as Opsgenie, and data classification tools. Additionally, the must manage Microsoft Group Policy, DFSR file shares, helpdesk ticketing systems, remote support tools, and IT asset management databases, ensuring compliance with Rutgers Information Policy 70.1.2 and maintaining accurate network and asset information.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	The position maintains critical infrastructure services available 24O7. The position would be required to be on-call for problems to be resolved quickly. At times, the position may need to work outside of normal work hours to minimize server maintenance downtime.
Special Conditions	Clean Driving Record

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1455
Posting Open Date	07/02/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement