Sys Admin I

Day-to-Day:

Insight Global is looking for a System Administrator I – EHS & SOECS to support one of our local clients. The System Administrator I supports the design, deployment, and ongoing operation of Linux-based infrastructure and virtualized environments that power academic, research, and instructional computing. This role focuses on systems administration across Proxmox virtualization platforms, Linux servers (primarily RHEL-based), and specialized lab environments including high performance computing systems. The position also supports Windows-based lab systems, including application deployment, licensing management, and end-user support for instructional software in academic computing environments.

Linux Systems Administration
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, Ubuntu, or equivalent).
• Manage system performance, logging, and troubleshooting for shared workloads.

Virtualization & Infrastructure (Proxmox)
• Knowledge of Proxmox VE environments, including VM provisioning, resource allocation, storage, and management of the system. Other VM virtualization platform experience can be used for this requirement.

Windows Lab Systems & Application Licensing
• Manage Windows-based lab computers, including OS deployment, configuration, and maintenance.
• Administer and maintain application licensing for instructional and research software (e.g., AutoCad, Matlab, Solidworks, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements and university policies.
• Deploy and update applications across lab environments using centralized management tools (e.g., SCCM, AWS Appstream, etc.).
• Support faculty and students with application access, usage, and troubleshooting in lab settings.

Operations & Reliability
• Monitor systems and respond to incidents
• Support backup and recovery processes
• Troubleshoot issues and implement long-term fixes

Documentation & Collaboration
• Maintain system documentation
• Collaborate with student assistants
• Participate in projects and continuous improvement efforts

$25/hr to $29/hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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• Associate’s degree or higher
• 2-3 years’ experience as a Sys Admin
o Experience administering Linux systems (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu or similar).
o Experience with virtualization platforms (Proxmox, VMware or similar).
o Basic understanding of Linux networking, services, and system administration.
o Experience with scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and troubleshoot effectively.

• Experience with Proxmox VE.
• Experience supporting lab or research computing environments.
• Experience with Slurm job management on high performance computer environments

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.