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System Programmer/Administrator III

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Apr 25, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	System Programmer/Administrator III
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Information Technology
Department	OIT-EI Infrastructure
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among the nation's highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you'll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. As one of the nation's most diverse universities, Rutgers draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our community. We're an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity. The Office of Information Technology ( OIT) is Rutgers' enterprise IT office. OIT provides university wide services and support and collaborates with department and unit IT professionals on projects and initiatives for the Rutgers community. OIT's services and systems include the Rutgers network; email and calendaring systems; IDs/passwords and identity management; data centers; computer labs; help desk support; wireless connectivity; a software portal; information security, risk, and compliance services; research computing; and many others. OIT's staff members work closely with the broader university community to advance Rutgers' missions of teaching, research, and service. For more information, please visit https://it.rutgers.edu.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a System Programmer/Administrator III for the Office of Information Technology. Reporting to the Manager of Platform Systems Engineering, this position is responsible for managing, maintaining, and enhancing Splunk infrastructure and services, as well as automating platform deployment, configuration management, and system maintenance using Ansible and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Manages and maintains Splunk infrastructure and services, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Deploys and updates Splunk components; automates administrative tasks; develops dashboards, custom Technology Add-ons (TAs), and alerting solutions. A strong understanding of Splunk Validated Architecture and its components is essential. Oversees system updates, deployments, and automation of administrative tasks. Leverages Splunk, Ansible, GitLab, and other tools to automate and streamline platform operations. Develops integration solutions that enhance system functionality, reliability, and efficiency across diverse environments. Supports system engineering projects from initial design through deployment, ensuring they meet technical requirements, budget constraints, and university standards. Works proactively to improve infrastructure stability and efficiency. Provides expertise and mentorship to system engineers and administrators, assisting with troubleshooting, performance optimization, and best practices for infrastructure management. Develops and maintains technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, deployment procedures, and operational best practices. Ensures systems adhere to security policies, compliance requirements, and internal standards. Carries out standard problem resolution and support procedures. Makes judgment of design and implementation activities and priorities in order to support the systems and services for which they are responsible for. Any non-standard resolutions to problem conditions are discussed with their manager or other senior technical staff before implementation. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and Rutgers regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Handles other duties as assigned
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	34S
Position Salary	$104,442 - $110,000
Annual Minimum Salary	104442.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	126225.00
Annual Maximum Salary	150519.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline. A total of seven (7) years of hands-on IT experience, with two (2) years' experience with Splunk. Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Deep understanding of Splunk architecture, processing/management components and data flow. Knowledge of data analysis concepts and techniques. Scripting/programming experience in developing automation to complete operations tasks. Specialized materials, equipment, software that the incumbent must be familiar with or will be required to operate or use. Server Hardware: Experience with various server architectures, including blade, rack-mounted, and standalone servers from major vendors such as Dell, HP, and Cisco. Virtualization Technologies: Extensive knowledge of virtualization tools and platforms, such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and open-source solutions like KVM and Xen, for managing virtual machines and environments. Operating Systems: Proficiency in managing a variety of operating systems, including Windows Server, Linux distributions (e.g., CentOS, Red Hat), and Unix systems. Storage Solutions: Familiarity with SAN, NAS, and Object storage technologies. Cloud Platforms: Knowledge of cloud services and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, for cloud-based system management. System Monitoring and Management Tools: Proficiency in using system monitoring software and configuration management tools to oversee system performance and automate routine tasks. Collaboration and Productivity Software: Proficiency in using office productivity tools, project management software, and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and project tracking tools. Backup and Recovery Software: Knowledge of backup solutions and disaster recovery planning tools to ensure data integrity and availability.
Preferred Qualifications	Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Certifications related to systems administration, such as Splunk Enterprise Certified Administrator (SECA), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE). Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure) and managing cloud-based infrastructure. Previous experience in higher education IT or a similar complex organizational structure. Experience with Ansible or other content management systems Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of improving IT processes and systems.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Ability to work with personal computer for 8 hours a day. Participate in online and in-person meetings. Light local travel to visit locations housing Enterprise Infrastructure equipment. Office environment. Moderate Noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0932
Posting Open Date	04/25/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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