IT Systems Analyst or Administrator - Institute for Vision Research

The Institute for Vision Research is seeking a 100% IT Systems Analyst (PIF1; 3B) or Systems Administrator (PIF2; 4B).

The IT Systems Analyst provides direct management, configuration, and maintenance of multiple servers (mostly Linux, some Windows). Duties include installing and updating operating systems and packages on new and existing systems, regularly reviewing security scans, and managing cryptographic certificates.

The IT Systems Administrator manages and secures a complex server environment supporting advanced research initiatives. This role requires expertise in Linux-based systems administration, virtualization technologies, and network security. The IT Systems Administrator will design, implement, and maintain robust server infrastructures, ensuring high availability, data integrity, and compliance with institutional security standards. The position also involves automation of routine tasks, proactive monitoring, and collaboration with research teams to support specialized computational workflows.

The Institute for Vision Research intends to hire at either a IT Systems Analyst (PIF1) or IT Systems Administrator (PIF2) job classification based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

Position Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility include analysis and design, implementation, documentation, support, and relationship management.

• Identifies, places and installs server hardware in institutional data centers
• Refers unresolved support requests to Senior IT Personnel.
• Ability to learn and apply new software applications.
• Regularly evaluates security scans and applies necessary remediation.
• Troubleshoots server problems and helps deploy new systems.
• Manages data backup and archival.
• Assists with general IT issues as needed.
• Percent of Time: 100%
• Identifies, places and installs server hardware in institutional data centers
• Refers unresolved support requests to Senior IT Personnel.
• Ability to learn and apply new software applications.
• Regularly evaluates security scans and applies necessary remediation.
• Troubleshoots server problems and helps deploy new systems.
• Manages data backup and archival.
• Assists with general IT issues as needed.
• Percent of Time: 100%
• Schedule: Preferred schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00a-5:00p.
• Location: Medical Education Research Facility (MERF), Iowa City
• On Campus: This position is performed fully on campus.
• Pay Level: 3B or 4B

Required Qualifications (It Systems Analyst)

• A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience building and managing Linux servers (Alma/Centos/RHEL).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze complex workflow problems and recommend solutions.
• Experience developing and maintaining custom bash scripts for automating recurring jobs.
• Experience configuring and using network file services on Mac/Linux/Windows clients is required.
• Knowledge of network and computer security concepts.

Required Qualification (It Systems Administrator)

• A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience building and managing Linux servers (Alma/Centos/RHEL).
• Experience configuring and managing Apache and nginx.
• Experience configuring and managing network file services with Samba.
• Experience with building and running virtual machines. (Kernel-based VM, QEMU, Xen)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze complex workflow problems and recommend solutions.
• Experience developing and maintaining custom bash scripts for automating recurring jobs.
• Knowledge of network and computer security concepts.

Desired Qualifications (It Systems Analyst)

• Experience installing and managing Windows servers.
• Experience using Active Directory services (w/ Samba, Mail, etc)

• Experience With Zfs

• Experience configuring and managing network file services with Samba.
• Experience with building and running virtual machines. (Kernel-based VM, QEMU, Xen)
• Experience configuring and managing Apache and nginx
• Experience with backup and archival strategies (rsync, disk redundancy, md5)
• Experience with remote KVMs
• Experience building and deploying Docker images
• Experience creating and renewing SSL certificates.
• Experience with Python and Perl
• Familiarity with web development frameworks for PHP (CodeIgniter/Laravel), Python (Flask), and R (Shiny)

Desired Qualifications (It Systems Administrator)

• Experience installing and managing Windows servers.
• Experience using Active Directory services is desired. (w/ Samba, Mail, etc)

• Experience With Zfs

• Experience with backup and archival strategies (rsync, disk redundancy, md5)
• Experience with remote KVMs
• Experience building and deploying Docker images
• Experience creating and renewing SSL certificates.
• Experience with Python and Perl
• Familiarity with web development frameworks for PHP (CodeIgniter/Laravel), Python (Flask), and R (Shiny)

Position & Application Details

The Institute for Vision Research intends to hire at either a IT Systems Analyst (PIF1) or IT Systems Administrator (PIF2) job classification based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

· Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Melissa Monhollon, HR Manager, at melissa-monhollon@uiowa.edu or 319-356-4674.

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