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Title: Systems Manager

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: Information Technology

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $87,000 - 93,000

EEO Job Group: 2 E2

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Systems Manager.

The IT systems manager is responsible for overseeing the IT infrastructure and systems administration of the organization.
The IT systems manager leads a team of systems administrators who maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade Windows and Linux server environments both cloud and on-premise, as well as the authentication systems and Active Directory. The IT systems manager also ensures the security, reliability, and performance of the IT systems and services, and provides technical guidance and support to other IT staff and users.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Manage and supervise the systems administration team, including hiring, training, evaluation, and development of staff.
  
  
• Plan, design, implement, and maintain the IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, backup, and disaster recovery.
  
  
• Ensure high availability, security and compliance of the IT systems and data, following the best practices and standards.
  
  
• Monitor and optimize the performance and availability of IT systems and services, using various tools and metrics.
  
  
• Coordinate and collaborate with other IT managers and teams, as well as external vendors and partners, to provide integrated and efficient IT solutions.
  
  
• Manage the IT budget and resources, and provide reports and recommendations to senior management.
  
  
• Research and evaluate new technologies and trends, and propose improvements and innovations to the IT systems and services.
  Monitor security advisories and stay informed of emerging security threats.
  
  
• Collaborate with IT Security to prioritize patch deployment, remediating vulnerabilities, and mitigate risks.
  
  
• Schedule regular off-hour patching of IT Systems. Coordinate patching of ERP systems with IT Enterprise Solutions team.
  
  
• Provide technical expertise and support to the IT staff and users, and resolve complex IT issues and incidents.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  
  
• At least five years experience in IT systems administration, preferably in a large and complex IT environment.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge and skills in Windows and Linux servers, authentication systems, and Active Directory.
  
  
• Experience in managing and leading IT teams, projects, and working with cross functional and diverse stakeholders.
  
  
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, Postfix, and various other services.
  
  
• Good understanding of vulnerability management and scanning of systems.
  
  
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and e-mail, specifically Microsoft Office products.
  
  
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Strong ability to troubleshoot problems .
  
  
• Ability to work independently and be a self starter.
  
  
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Certifications in relevant IT domains, such as Microsoft, Linux, or security.
  
  
• Knowledge of Information security standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, etc.), rules and regulations related to information security and confidentiality (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, FERPA, etc.) and other various security standards and policies.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI   

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

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Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Mr. Lance Woods, search committee chair, at lcwoods@usi.edu. 

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before October 7, 2024.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.