Systems Administrator - CMS and Server Support

Data Center Operations The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is the most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System. Data Center Operations (DCO), under the direction of the Infrastructure Team at UTHealth Houston, operates the university’s primary data centers. DCO also administers standards for multiple data centers that are a part of the UTHealth campus.

DCO comprises three primary areas: Infrastructure & Operational Support, Database & Application Support, and Datacenter & Infrastructure. Database & Application Support UTHealth Houston is seeking a Systems Administrator to join the Database & Application Support team within DCO. This team focuses on clinical, enterprise, and departmental-level application systems design, implementation, and support.

Primary responsibilities include server and database administration, cloud operational support, content management system administration, application systems and support, systems integration and automation, business intelligence, and working closely with application owners to help with performance tuning, troubleshooting installations, and upgrades. Skillsets Required UTHealth Houston is looking for a System Administrator with a focus on Linux and a well-rounded background in systems and server support.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’s resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. Once you join us, you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equate to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!

Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.

Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day activities related to system stability, reliability, and security. Position Key Accountabilities: Utilizes appropriate procedures and processes necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of organizational servers, data systems, file structures, computer operating systems and computer system software.

Installs, maintains, configures, and upgrades UNIX operating systems to improve the reliability, safety and performance of the system. Works with Network Security Analyst to ensure security and integrity of computer operating systems and supporting software by detecting hackers and ensuring remote access is encrypted. Ensures data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations in conjunction with the Disaster Recovery & Security Analyst.

Performs basic and intermediate-level shell and kernel programming and testing. Conducts studies of projected enhancements in hardware and software and presents recommendations to management. Conducts performance measurement and evaluation of the servers to ensure Service Level Agreements (SLA) are met. Implements security and disaster recovery according to established standards, policy, and guidelines.

Participates in all phases of total system planning and in the generation of justifications and specifications for facility requirements and enhancements. Implements system software projects. Presents technical b