Systems Administrator – Intermediate

Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at UTSA

. Schedule and perform software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in system administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems and software. Proficient in troubleshooting, data integrity management, and compliance with IT policies and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Windows Server TroubleshootingVMware and ESXi ExperienceDatabase Configuration with MS SQLActive Directory IntegrationBachelor's Degree in Computer Science

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Hard Skills

Software InstallationSystem UpgradesData Integrity ManagementSystem Backup ImplementationHardware and Software AuditsServer Hardware ConfigurationCMS Setup with IISSSL Certificate ConfigurationOperating System ConfigurationPerformance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookActive DirectoryERP Systems

Industry Keywords

IT PoliciesConfiguration GuidelinesData RecoveryOperating System ManagementSoftware Audits

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPSQLVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Schedule and perform software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages
Maintain operating systems and software according to established IT policies and procedures
Monitor and tune systems for optimum performance
Ensure workstation/server data integrity through appropriate software and hardware solutions
Support media management through internal procedures or offsite storage and retrieval services
Implement schedules for system backups and database archive operations to ensure data/media recoverability
Develop and promote standard operating procedures
Conduct routine hardware and software audits of workstations and servers
Maintain compliance with standards, policies, and configuration guidelines
Develop and maintain a comprehensive operating system hardware and software configuration database/library and supporting documentation
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Troubleshooting Windows Server Operating Systems including hardware, OS, and networks
Understanding of server applications and integration with Active Directory and ERP systems
Ability to configure, install, move, wire, and modify server hardware
Experience with VMware and ESXi
Experience setting up and configuring websites using a CMS with IIS
Experience configuring applications to connect to backend databases using MS SQL
Understanding of SSL and ability to install and configure certificates
Ability to work in a team environment
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, IT or a related field is required
Three (3) years of relevant experience in IT and systems administration is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

UT SELECT Medical insurance offered free for employees
Family medical coverage available through payroll deduction
Discounted copays and coinsurance with UT Health Physicians
$50,000 group term life insurance at no cost
$50,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost
Additional employee and dependent life and AD&D coverage available at group rates
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental
Two vision plan options with standard or enhanced benefits
Disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary retirement programs with five retirement plan providers
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) based on years of service
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours accrued per month
Paid Family Leave: up to 240 hours (6 weeks) after 6 months of consecutive employment
12 paid holidays each year
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership