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Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24303
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Coltran Hophan-Nichols
coltran@montana.edu
406-994-2392
Classification Title Net/Comp Sys Administrator III
Working Title Assistant Director of Systems Must be a Current 4-Campus Employee – Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, and Northern Campuses
Brief Position Overview
Reporting to Director of Systems and Research Computing, this position is responsible for operational management of MSU’s enterprise server and storage infrastructure, with shared supervision responsibilities for MSU system administration staff. This position will take direction from the Director of Systems and Research Computing and the Associate CIO . This position is located on the Montana State University Bozeman campus five days per week from 8a-5pm. As part of the key leadership team will not be eligible for remote telework. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Position Number 4M0909
Department UIT Systems Admin
Division VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type 4-Campus
Position Details
General Statement
In support of Montana State University’s mission of education, research, and public service, University Information Technology ( UIT ) empowers the faculty, staff, researchers, and students to take full advantage of information technology to transform and benefit the MSU community and the citizens of the State of Montana. UIT manages Montana State University’s computer infrastructure and information systems across four campuses, serving the University with a robust environment that ensures the reliable and safe use of information resources.
The Assistant Director of Systems shares responsibility for day-to-day operations of server and storage systems administration including centralization and modernization of Montana State University’s central Linux and Windows computing environment, related infrastructure, and services – Cloud hosted and on-prem. This position reports to the Director of Systems and Research Computing and supports enterprise services for the MSU four-campus environment and ensures the reliability, security, and maximum performance of systems in support of teaching, learning, research, and administrative activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and direction of the Director of Systems and Research Computing, the Assistant Director of Systems:
In conjunction with the Director of Systems and Research Computing, provides effective day-to-day management and supervision of systems administration staff.
Ensures best-practice Standard Operating Procedures are documented and adhered to for all aspects of enterprise server and storage infrastructure.
Works closely across the enterprise to ensure stability, continuity, and security of all server and storage systems and services.
Systems Administration:
Supports the consolidation and modernization of systems for MSU and its affiliates including standardization, automation, and configuration management.
Supervises technical teams in the ongoing development and enhancement of systems, storage, and Cloud hosted service performance and monitoring methodologies, procedures, and processes.
Supports the maintenance and optimizing infrastructure related software licensing such as Microsoft (0365) and VMWare.
Assures proper configuration of server and storage hardware and solutions in accordance with standards and operational requirements.
Assures support and efficient processing of incident and change management procedures.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Combination of education and/or applicable experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or other related field and/or advanced experience working with Linux or Windows technologies and related infrastructure services in an enterprise production environment.
Experience with a broad range of systems infrastructure technology and best practices such as SAN / NAS technologies, Linux and Windows OS, security concepts including firewall and server hardening configurations, virtual technologies, identity and access management, enterprise scale server and network architectures, IT best practices to include change and incident management, project management processes and methods).
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Advanced degree in computer science, science, engineering, math, or related field.
Demonstrated experience in higher education leadership at a large, complex research institution.
Demonstrated experience managing information technology units and staff with a focus on server systems and related infrastructure technologies.
Advanced hands-on experience managing systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux, Windows OS/ Active Directory, VMWare vSphere, SAN / NAS technologies, scripting and scheduling, access management components ( SAML , LDAP , CAS , Shibboleth server), and Cloud integrations and services.
Hands-on experience with Cisco UCS and Pure Storage hardware.
The Successful Candidate Will
Have strong interpersonal, teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.
Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment and personal drive.
Have an aptitude for problem solving and facilitating highly technical work of others.
Excel at prioritizing competing demands while meeting deadlines and having strong attention to detail.
Embrace and adapt quickly to changes in priorities.
Exhibit the highest level of professional conduct, embracing standards for honest and ethical behavior. · Have experience in working collaboratively across organizational borders.
Be able to represent UIT and the university in a professional and courteous manner with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin onApril 18, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Please submit a cover letter and resume that fully address the qualifications for this position.
Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html