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System Administrator

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY • Logan, UT • 10h ago

Requisition ID: 2026-9921

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Information Technology

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

College: USU Aspire Foundation

Department: ASPIRE Operations

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience

Overview

The System Administrator is responsible for the administration, security, and reliability of discrete infrastructure systems and services that support ASPIRE's research, engineering, and data-driven activities. This role ensures the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of research computing environments while supporting specialized research systems, experimental hardware, and advanced computing workloads.

Working closely with the Director of Intelligent Systems and Security, the System Administrator supports system-wide network security, access control, and data continuity efforts. The role serves as a key technical resource for information security, compliance, and research infrastructure operations, and provides Tier 2/3 support beyond standard university IT services. The System Administrator also holds on-call and escalation responsibilities to maintain network and system functionality and to respond to security or infrastructure incidents.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. U.S. Work Authorization is required for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Information Security and Compliance

Security Architecture: Design and implement secure network segments for research labs, ensuring isolation of sensitive equipment (e.g., servers, testbeds) from public networks.

Vulnerability Management: Perform regular vulnerability scans, patch management, and system hardening for all servers and workstations.

Compliance: Lead efforts to align ASPIRE's IT infrastructure with federal security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC) where applicable for grant compliance.

Access Control: Manage identity and access management (IAM) policies, ensuring ""Least Privilege"" access to research data and shared storage.

Incident Response: Serve as the primary point of contact for security incidents, coordinating with the University's Central Information Security Office (ISO).

Research Computing and Infrastructure Operations

Foundation Support: Provide specialized IT support for engineering laboratories, including interfacing computers with experimental hardware, data acquisition systems, and GPU clusters for AI/ML workloads.

Systems Administration: Manage Linux and Windows server environments, virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware/Proxmox), and storage solutions (NAS/SAN) dedicated to research data.

Data Lifecycle Management: Architect robust backup and disaster recovery solutions for critical data, ensuring integrity and availability.

Asset Management: Maintain an accurate inventory of IT assets, software licenses, and hardware lifecycles.

User Support and Liaison

Technical Support: Provide Tier 2/3 support to faculty, staff, and graduate students for complex technical issues that go beyond standard helpdesk scope.

Onboarding: Securely provision devices and accounts for new researchers and students; conduct... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gend er identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).

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