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Server Administrator III

Texas Tech University
United States, Texas, Lubbock
May 02, 2025

Lubbock


Server Administrator III

40978BR

Computer Science

Position Description

The Server Administrator III's role includes designing, installing, administering, and maintaining advanced computing systems. This includes conducting analysis of specification requirements, as well as, development and implementation of standards and procedures. The position is also expected to assist senior departmental management in IT strategic planning and provide general support for server operating systems and server applications.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

The Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/) serves approximately 4800 undergraduate and 1300 graduate students, supported by 220 faculty and instructors. The college had 852 BS, 557 MS and 68 PhD graduates in the 2023-24 fiscal year. All incoming first year students are enrolled in a common foundational curriculum for all undergraduate programs. Foundational students declare a program of choice and can move into upper division after completing the foundational classes with a TTU GPA of 2.5 or higher. The WCOE consists of the Departments of Chemical Engineering; Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical & Computer Engineering; Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; and Petroleum Engineering. All BS programs and the Environmental Engineering Master's program are ABET accredited. All departments have master's and PhD programs. Annual research expenditures at the college are around $18M.

Major/Essential Functions

With limited supervision by management and/or project leads: Manages the architectural design, procurement,
installation, maintenance, and/or administration of area or unit servers. Supports server operating systems, server
applications, and/or projects for an area or unit. Responsible for the installation, administration, operation, and
maintenance of area and unit advanced computing systems.25%
Manages the development and implementation of standards, procedures, and operations to support
software/hardware systems. Performs systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with
users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specification. Conducts analysis of job/system
requirements, specification preparation, and designs/implements server solutions, recommending strategic
directions for area or unit.25%
Supports server operating systems, server applications, and projects for an area or unit. 25%
Adheres to all TTU policies (including IT Ops) and other relevant internal departmental policies. 25%

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with coursework in computer science, MIS, IT, or other related area plus three (3) years related full-time paid experience OR a combination of related education and/or experience. Applicants for this Security Sensitive Level II position will be subject to a criminal background check and must pass a drug and alcohol test after a conditional offer of employment has been extended, but before employment can be confirmed.

Preferred Qualifications


  • Qualifications in addition to the required qualifications.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and their implementation. Experience developing and/or delivering user training
  • materials, either through live presentation or video recordings. At least 1 year of experience developing and maintaining
  • documentation for computing systems use, including ability to organize documented solutions into a knowledge base for
  • online user reference.
  • Competence in office organizational tools such as spreadsheets, word processing software, and presentation software.
  • Familiarity with security requirements for managing user accounts. Familiarity with data analysis concepts.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Recommendation/Referral

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

Mon - Fri 8-5

Grant Funded?

Yes

Job Group

Mid-Level IT

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Air Force Specialty Code

33S4

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

255A, 255S, 25B

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

0681, 8055

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

All IT NEC's

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