Senior It Systems Administrator

• $85,000+, dependent on experience, Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

This position is located at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), an international leader in energy and environmental research, conducting projects for clients throughout the United States and the world. The EERC offers opportunities to people with an exceptional work attitude, dedication to high professional standards, and commitment to personal development. We are looking for confident, scientifically trained, and market-oriented individuals to contribute to the success of the organization by performing one or more of the following functions:

• Administer all production, stage, and test servers as a vital member of the software development team.
• Ensure reliable, secure, and efficient server systems.
• Purchase, assemble, and configure server equipment as needed.
• Install security updates, fix hardware and software problems related to servers, and install necessary software and services.
• Review application, system, and server log files; provide first-line troubleshooting for application/server problems; perform system monitoring; assist with testing of changes and enhancements.
• Administer user access to systems.
• Maintain reliable server backups and restoration.
• Stay up to date on developments in server technologies.
• Advise on future purchases for the EERC, both on premises and in the cloud.
• Work in conjunction with IT team to maintain a consistent server structure across all servers.
• Administer database systems used by the EERC and UND for financial management and for research projects.
• Maintain proper security and backup for database systems; provide restoration as necessary.
• Develop and implement appropriate procedures and standards for database management.
• Stay up to date on developments in database technologies.
• Advise cloud administrator on database servers in the cloud.

At the EERC, we know our people are our greatest asset. Our team of over 275 is sought after worldwide to solve energy and environmental challenges in innovative ways. Since 1951, we’ve worked with over 1300 clients in 53 countries. We recognize that quality, market-driven science and engineering technologies come from engaged, motivated employees. We encourage lifelong learning through our Employee Development Program and offer many opportunities for both professional and personal growth. In addition to competitive salaries and an outstanding benefits package, the EERC provides opportunities for inventors of commercialized technologies to share in the profits. As part of the University of North Dakota, employees are eligible for tuition waivers and reduced tuition for family members. Apply with us for a position that can turn into a lifelong passion as you thrive in a positive work community.

For more information regarding the EERC, visit www.undeerc.org.

• Organizational/prioritization ability.
• Excellent interpersonal/oral/written communication skills.
• Business development skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience as a Windows Server System Administrator or Microsoft Cloud Administrator.
• Resume and cover letter.
• Successful completion of a Standard Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

• Experience in deploying and managing Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience configuring and maintaining IIS web server/Azure app service.
• Experience with maintaining system and data backups/restoration.
• Experience in configuring production systems in a cloud environment (Azure preferred).
• Experience in migrating on-prem workloads to cloud.
• Experience with deploying and managing virtualized environments (VMs)
• Experience maintaining a failover cluster.

To insure full consideration, applications must be received by October 11, 2023.