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Systems Administrator 1

University of Houston
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Department: Dean Liberal Arts & Social Sci Salary: 54,600 - 61,450

Description

Under direct supervision, functions as a system administrator engaged in supporting hardware and operating system software; operates complex systems or subsystems.

  • Under direct supervision, maintains integrity and security of the operating system environment.
  • Performs software installations and upgrades to hardware and operating system software; maintains in accordance with established information technology policies and procedures.
  • Performs server administration setup.
  • Coordinates disk space planning and management.
  • Performs data backups and recoveries.
  • Supports media management through internal methods and procedures and use of offsite storage and retrieval services.
  • Provides recommendations regarding hardware and system software planning and budgeting.
  • Participates in change control.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience Will Be Considered In Lieu Of Education.

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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