Computer Science Systems Administrator

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The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the College of William and Mary has an immediate opening for a System Administrator (SA) position.

The Computer Science SA position aids the Computer Science department and assists in creating an environment that promotes experimentation and stretches the limits of the technology. Reporting to Information Technology, the Computer Science SA will manage the computing resources for the Department of Computer Science including those associated with the Computational Operations Research program. Resources include a network of about 150 computers, primarily Linux, with about 25 Mac OSX and a smaller number of Windows machines. The W&M Department of Computer Science is a collegial department of 17 tenure-track and 5 teaching faculty with a strong commitment to both teaching and research.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Participates in technical planning for the Computer Science Department

• Manages and supports the hardware, network, and software for teaching and research needs. Hardware installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement. Operating system installation and basic configuration. Monitoring and configuring backups and ensuring system integrity.

• Installs, supports, and ensures the interoperability of various compilers, architecture simulators, experimental database servers, mathematical software, and production software.

• Provides a secure and fault tolerant environment. Monitoring system resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk, network) and workload to ensure effective use of the systems. Maintains physical and network security as well an operating environment conducive to the academic pursuits of the Computer Science department.

• Manages user accounts. Performs software installation and maintenance. Assists faculty and students with system related questions and problems.

• Provides operations and routine system administration support for the Computer Science office servers and desktop/laptop systems (Linux, Mac and Windows environments).

• Manages the update cycle of the hardware. Work with the offices of Procurement and Property Management in support of the computer life cycle needs of Computer Science. Maintains a detailed equipment inventory.
• Develops, documents, and communicates plans and procedures involved in the above tasks. Ensures alignment with the academic mission of the department.

The College of William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.