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Site Reliability Engineer

UF Information Technology (UFIT)
Gainesville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 12/31/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Reliability Engineer position at UF Information Technology (UFIT)?

Classification Title

Systems Admin/Programmer IV

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

Job Description

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a professional-level Site Reliability Engineer (Systems Admin/Programmer IV) to join ICT, a unit within UFIT.

UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator.

ICT provides shared IT Infrastructure to meet the needs of the University of Florida. It aims to consolidate and standardize IT Infrastructure. It replaces, retires, and keeps the campus IT infrastructure and communication services current in order to optimize and maximize all IT provided services.

Some Key Responsibilities And Characteristics Of This Position Are

  • Advanced IT systems administration
  • Advanced IT programming
  • Advanced IT architectural design and implementation

About UF Information Technology

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the eight departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/.

About The University Of Florida

One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Exceptional Benefits

UF provides various leave programs based on an employee’s salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

Expected Salary

$90,000-92,500; commensurate based on education and experience.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

Preferred

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field.
  • Advanced knowledge of Linux Ubuntu/RedHat
  • Expert-level understanding of API design, implementation, and integration
  • Advanced knowledge of load balancing principles and technologies (F5 BIG-IP experience highly preferred)
  • Advanced knowledge of network monitoring systems and methodologies (Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana preferred)

Special Instructions To Applicants

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • List of professional references with contact information (Minimum of 3 with one from a previous or current supervisor)

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No

Salary : $90,000 - $92,500

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