What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer Systems Administrator position at University of Rhode Island?
Position Information
Posting Number SF02201 Job Title Computer Systems Administrator Position Number 107036 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 13 Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department Dean Engineering Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
The search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 1, 2026. Applications received after October 1, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID (50% REMOTE ALLOWABLE) WORK SCHEDULE.
Position Summary
Manage and support computing, networking, instructional, and research technology for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department within the College of Engineering. Maintain Linux servers, workstations, research clusers, laboratories, embedded systems, FPGA platforms, engineering software, and related equipment.
Approximately 80% of the position’s time supports the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. The remaining 20% support the College of Engineering computing needs as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Linux servers, workstations, research clusters, teaching laboratories, embedded systems, FPGA platforms, printers, and related devices.
Install, configure, upgrade, secure, monitor, document, and troubleshoot software, operating systems, databases, and network services. Provide preventive maintenance for safety and continued operation of hardware/software systems.
Perform backups, recovery, patching, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle management to ensure reliable and secure operations.
Support faculty, staff, and students with research computing, instructional technology, engineering software, laboratory systems, FPGA development, and embedded systems.
Evaluate and improve computing systems to meet changing teaching, research, cybersecurity, and operational needs.
Provide technical guidance, training, documentation, and remote-access support.
Coordinate work with university personnel, vendors, consultants, and contractors.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Support College of Engineering computing systems, laboratories, instructional clusters, servers, workstations, and related technology as assigned.
Assist with college-wide upgrades, deployments, troubleshooting, documentation, infrastructure projects, and integration with university systems.
Provide backup technical support to other college units as needed.
Maintain equipment, software, warranty, and supply inventories.
Assist with technology planning, purchasing, deployment, replacement, and lifecycle scheduling.
Perform Additional Duties As Required.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Linux operating systems; physical and virtual servers; computers, research clusters; FPGAs; embedded systems; laboratory equipment; databases; backup, monitoring, scripting, programming, and engineering software.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Required
Preferred Qualifications
EEO Statement
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Environmental Conditions
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Occasional lifting, equipment installation, work in laboratories or equipment rooms, and after-hours support may be required.
Posting Date 09/01/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17000
Posting Number SF02201 Job Title Computer Systems Administrator Position Number 107036 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 13 Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department Dean Engineering Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
The search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 1, 2026. Applications received after October 1, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID (50% REMOTE ALLOWABLE) WORK SCHEDULE.
Position Summary
Manage and support computing, networking, instructional, and research technology for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department within the College of Engineering. Maintain Linux servers, workstations, research clusers, laboratories, embedded systems, FPGA platforms, engineering software, and related equipment.
Approximately 80% of the position’s time supports the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. The remaining 20% support the College of Engineering computing needs as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Linux servers, workstations, research clusters, teaching laboratories, embedded systems, FPGA platforms, printers, and related devices.
Install, configure, upgrade, secure, monitor, document, and troubleshoot software, operating systems, databases, and network services. Provide preventive maintenance for safety and continued operation of hardware/software systems.
Perform backups, recovery, patching, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle management to ensure reliable and secure operations.
Support faculty, staff, and students with research computing, instructional technology, engineering software, laboratory systems, FPGA development, and embedded systems.
Evaluate and improve computing systems to meet changing teaching, research, cybersecurity, and operational needs.
Provide technical guidance, training, documentation, and remote-access support.
Coordinate work with university personnel, vendors, consultants, and contractors.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Support College of Engineering computing systems, laboratories, instructional clusters, servers, workstations, and related technology as assigned.
Assist with college-wide upgrades, deployments, troubleshooting, documentation, infrastructure projects, and integration with university systems.
Provide backup technical support to other college units as needed.
Maintain equipment, software, warranty, and supply inventories.
Assist with technology planning, purchasing, deployment, replacement, and lifecycle scheduling.
Perform Additional Duties As Required.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Linux operating systems; physical and virtual servers; computers, research clusters; FPGAs; embedded systems; laboratory equipment; databases; backup, monitoring, scripting, programming, and engineering software.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field.
- Minimum two years of experience in an academic, research, or industrial setting involving Linux system administration, hardware, software, networking, FPGAs, embedded systems, or related engineering computing.
- Demonstrated experience installing, administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux systems, hardware, software.
- Ability to design and support technical solutions, manage multiple priorities, work independently, and respond effectively to operational issues.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, written and technical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education, engineering, research, or laboratory computing.
- Experience with virtualization, research clusters, storage, backup systems, databases, web services, scripting, automation, cybersecurity, instructional laboratories, or vendor coordination.
EEO Statement
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Environmental Conditions
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Occasional lifting, equipment installation, work in laboratories or equipment rooms, and after-hours support may be required.
Posting Date 09/01/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17000
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000