Entry Level Linux System Administrator Jobs in Augusta, GA

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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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Location
Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The Division of Information Technology's mission at Augusta University is to anticipate and respond effectively to a changing world with agile, innovative, robust and secure services that educate and inspire students, empower clinicians, educators, researchers and administrators, advance learning, discovery and care.
Job Summary
This position is a Systems Engineer for the Hosting Services team supporting the growing technical environment which provides critical services to Augusta University. The Systems Engineer is responsible for core infrastructure services such as PowerStore, VMWare, Data Domain backup services, Zabbix monitoring services, Office 365, on premise Exchange, Active Directory, Citrix XenApp, Box and Windows servers. The current Windows environment consists of 375 servers. This position is critical to the management of the current infrastructure and to support the numerous projects currently on the roadmap for deployment. The continuous release of upgrades and security patches must be applied in a timely manner to avoid loss of functionality or potential vulnerabilities to the data and applications residing in this ecosystem functionality or potential vulnerabilities to the data and applications residing in this ecosystem.
Responsibilities
The duties include but are not limited to:
MONITOR INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS: Monitor infrastructure systems to ensure system integrity and availability, applying patches and upgrades as needed. These systems include CAS, Zabbix, VMWare VSphere, and Citrix Netscaler, among others.
CROSS FUNCTIONAL PROJECTS : Using our ticketing system, ServiceNow, will self-assign tickets and resolve the tickets in an efficient and timely manner.
PROJECTS : Work on various projects as assigned
OTHER : Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of Information Technology experience in system engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the Augusta University environment. Experience with Powerstore, VMware, and authentication services such as CAS. Experience dealing with vendors and contractors. Experience in Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, VMware, CAS/Shibboleth authentication and PowerStore.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Experience dealing with vendors and contractors.
Understanding of change and configuration management principles.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Experience maintaining large quantities of physical and virtual server.
Understanding of Privileged Access Manager PAM solutions and associated tools.
Practical scripting experience in automating tasks and processes in multiple languages (bash, ksh, python, Puppet, etc.)
Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, 6, 7, and 8; Red Hat Satellite Server, RHEL High Availability (Clustering); and RHEL authentication using SSSD
Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, VMware, CAS/Shibboleth authentication, and PowerStore.
SKILLS
Detail-oriented with strong analytic and decision-making skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Self-starter with a strong commitment to process.
Ability to work and operate in a collaborative environment.
Ability to participate in briefings and technical cross-functional meetings.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B14
Salary: $75,300/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 7/28/2026-Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.
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