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Do workers at Murray State University get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
50% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Does Murray State University pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
85% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

At Murray State University, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
100% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and February 2026.

Is the health insurance from Murray State University affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Murray State University?

Most people get paid time off work.
83% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.

Do workers at Murray State University worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
89% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do Murray State University workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it for Murray State University workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
80% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Murray State University?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
42% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do Murray State University managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
75% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do jobs at Murray State University spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
33% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Murray State University?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is working at Murray State University good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Murray State University feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Murray State University get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Murray State University?

Most people feel stressed here.
75% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Murray State University enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Murray State University recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
62% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Murray State University?

Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
83% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Murray State University?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 55% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people think Murray State University’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
92% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Murray State University is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
58% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

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Systems Administrator

Murray State University

Murray, KY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in maintaining, upgrading, and securing multiple data centers and enterprise infrastructure.

  • Support and maintain Windows, Linux, and Unix virtual and physical environments, including patching and monitoring.

  • Manage enterprise storage, backups, and disaster recovery processes.

Murray State University rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

602nd of 629 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Job Details
Position Information
Posting Number
20260048EX
Job Title
Systems Administrator
Number of Vacancies
1
About Murray State
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Type of Employment
Regular Full-Time
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Work Location
Murray, KY
Employment Term
12 Months
Position Type
Staff - Exempt (Monthly)
Department
Systems Administration
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Systems Administration, the Systems Administrator assists the team in maintaining, upgrading and securing multiple data centers between on-prem and cloud services, to support enterprise computing, storage, data integrity and backup infrastructure and services.
  • Deploy, support and maintain Windows, Linux and Unix virtual and physical environments.
  • Patch and maintain the enterprise virtualization infrastructure. Monitor cluster resource utilization to ensure high availability and performance. Coordinate with networking administrators to configure virtual networking and VLAN assignments.
  • Active Directory (AD/Entra), Group Policies (GPOs), LAPS and core domain server upgrades and patching. Implement, coordinate and communicate AD hygiene best practices.
  • Execute the patching lifestyle for all servers and core infrastructure for vulnerability mitigation.
  • Monitor and manage enterprise storage arrays (SAN/NAS). Oversee the daily backup and replication schedules, verify backup integrity, and participate in regular Disaster Recovery exercises.
  • Administer, setup and maintain network file shares across NFS and CIFS environments. Troubleshoot access issues, manage quotas, and ensure data classification compliance.
  • Utilize and maintain enterprise monitoring tools to track system performance, incidents and communicate to system stakeholders for proactive mitigation. Install endpoint monitoring and detection agents and maintain detection rules for servers. Assist and respond to system incidents.
  • Maintain the back-end VDI infrastructure through patching and upgrades.
  • Act as a liaison between vendors, technical personnel and end users, utilizing internal ticketing and vendor support sites as necessary. Provide technical support to vendors and end users as appropriate.
  • Assist in installation and care of physical hardware within data centers. Rack and relocate servers and blades.
  • Understanding of SSL/TLS certificate request and installation to secure endpoints. Monitor certificate expiration timelines.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of scripting and automation techniques (i.e. Powershell, Bash, Ansible).
  • Basic understanding of networking fundamentals, firewalls and secure access principles.
  • Demonstrated understanding in system monitoring, auditing, alerting, and troubleshooting practices.
  • Develop and maintain technical system documentation and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements
  • One year of experience as a Windows and/or Linux Systems administrator within a virtual environment is required.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to change.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications
  • Degree in computer-related field preferred.

Physical Demands
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Hours
  • Normal business hours.
  • Will be required to participate in an on-call rotation and schedule maintenance windows outside of normal business hours as needed.

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary
$50,878 (grade minimum) -$66,560 (grade midpoint). Final salary will be dependent upon applicant's qualifications.
Staff Grade
114
Posting Details
Posting Date
08/21/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Along with the application, the following items must be included:
  • Letter of application
  • Resume

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by September 4, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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