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Systems Administrator Principal

University of Georgia

University of Georgia

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Athens, GA, USA
Posted on Jul 25, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Details
Posting Number S13926P
Working Title Systems Administrator Principal
Department EITS-Systems Engineering
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website eits.uga.edu
Posting Type External
Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Occasional after-hours as needed.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date 07/24/2025
Open until filled Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date 09/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide name and contact information for three professional references.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Position Information
Classification Title IT Systems Support Professional
FLSA Exempt
FTE 1.0
Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of system administration experience with various Unix operating systems (UNIX, Linux) in a production environment
Position Summary
The University of Georgia Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS) is seeking qualified candidates for a Systems Administrator position in the Client Services and Systems Administration group. This position will work as part of a close knit team responsible for the system administration of high profile production servers providing central IT services to the campus.

The strongest candidates for this position will have extensive system administration experience with UNIX and Linux operating systems in a production environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team of dedicated professionals.

Typical responsibilities:
  • OS and application lifecycle support including installation, upgrades, patching, and decommissioning while adhering to EITS change management policy.
  • Monitoring the availability and performance of servers and services.
  • Securing systems and services.
  • Performing emergency troubleshooting and problem resolution, including after hours response as part of a team on call 24×7×365.
  • Assist in the development of standards and recommendations for critical functions and services such as system configuration and backup & recovery.
  • Develop and maintain written documentation to support the maintenance of production- quality services.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
System administration experience with various Unix operating systems (UNIX, Linux) in a production environment, excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team in a high pressure environment.
Physical Demands
  • Lift and carry 50 lbs.
  • Move from one office to another office on campus.
  • Adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone, and in writing.
  • Job takes place in normal environmental conditions.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Administers production unix systems that provide centralized IT services to the campus population and the public.
  • Supports OS and applications throughout lifecycle including installation, upgrades, and decommission.
  • Monitors production systems.
  • Implement system policies.
  • Schedules system processes such as data transfers and backups. Execute recovery operations when necessary.
  • Implements best practices with regard to system security.
  • Responds as needed to threats and incidents.
Percentage of time 55
Duties/Responsibilities
Writes and maintains documentation that is useful to assist in administration and troubleshooting of managed systems by a team of coworkers with varying skill levels.
  • Writes new documentation to record knowledge of new systems and services or to fill gaps of knowledge of existing systems and services.
  • Revises existing documentation as necessary to maintain relevance and track changes.
  • Works with others in EITS to document system policies and procedures.
  • Facilitates knowledge transfer between units inside and outside of EITS.
Percentage of time 10
Duties/Responsibilities
Evaluates, recommends and designs systems and applications to provide required network services for campus clients in a centralized client/server architecture.
  • Works with other units to maintain and enhance existing applications and services.
  • Works with other units to assist in the development and deployment of new and existing applications and services consistent with the EITS Tactical Plan.
  • Works with vendors as needed to maintain and deploy central services
Percentage of time 10
Duties/Responsibilities
Provides internal support for production and computing services
  • Works in cross-functional teams to facilitate EITS projects.
  • Works with other EITS staff to supplement end user support for production services.
Percentage of time 10
Duties/Responsibilities
Project Management
  • Works with management to develop project plans, including work breakdowns, timelines, milestones, and resources needed.
  • Leads project teams, tracks progress and brings issues to the attention of management for resolution.
  • Documents all stages of projects from initiation to closeout.
Percentage of time 10
Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Wes Merrill
Recruitment Contact Email wmerrill@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References with Contact Information
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