Linux Administrator

The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an ON SITE IT Systems (Linux/Windows Server) and Support Specialist in Boca Raton, FL.

The IT Systems and Support Specialist will support the mission of the Schmidt College of Medicine, one of the fastest-growing medical schools in the nation. The College is dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community engagement and is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Through partnerships with more than 300 community organizations from Miami-Dade to Vero Beach, the College creates a significant impact across South Florida.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Systems Administration (50%)

• MUST HAVE moderate to advanced knowledge of Windows Servers, Linux, Apple OS, Windows 11, server hardware, Hypervisors such as VMware and JAMF. [Experience must be demonstrated on Resume.]
• Provide day-to-day administration and operational support for servers, systems, and applications, including performance monitoring, patching, updates, and upgrades.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain servers, virtual machines, and network storage systems; ensure backup, recovery, data security, and physical device security.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics for servers, networks, and enterprise systems; assist with planning and implementation of major information systems.
• Manage Active Directory and Intune: user and group management, device provisioning, configuration and compliance oversight, script development and deployment, and application packaging, deployment, and updates.
• Conduct weekly MDM audits via JAMF to ensure device compliance; contact users and remediate non-compliant devices.
• Support information security initiatives and conduct system audits, including HIPAA/HITECH compliance.
• Manage user access controls, software licensing, printer systems, and ListServ email services (list creation, user management, permissions, role audits).
• Serve as a technical consultant for infrastructure, security, mobile device management, and educational technologies.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and liaise with Central IT (OIT), hospitals, and external partners.

Help Desk & User Support (50%)

• Provide first and second tier technical support for desktops, mobile devices, AV systems, network access, and connectivity issues.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot operating systems, applications, hardware, and software.
• Support Office 365, SharePoint, classroom and instructional technologies, and assist with research and clinical IT needs.
• Respond to support requests via phone, chat, ticketing system, email, and walk-ins; provide on-site (may require travel) and remote support for all on- and off-campus locations.
• Provision equipment and system access for new users.
• Test and evaluate new tools, procedures, and software prior to deployment.
• Create end-user documentation and maintain knowledge base articles.
• Mentor and support Help Desk staff and student workers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of related experience; or Associate's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of related experience required.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Valid driver’s license.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, and Office 365 required.
• Experience with Active Directory, Entra, Intune, and JAMF, preferred.
• Experience using Hypervisors such as VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, etc.
• Experience with enterprise backup software such as Veeam, CrashPlan, etc.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Experience with scripting languages.

NOTICE: This position does NOT pay for any relocation fees. This is a 100% onsite position. This position does not sponsor, you must be legally allowed to work in the US.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many year of experience do you have with JAMF administration (creating policies, rules, reports, etc)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Windows Server: 2 years (Required)
• Hypervisor (VMWare): 1 year (Required)
• Apple OS/iOS: 1 year (Required)
• Server Hardware: 1 year (Required)
• Enterprise backup software : 1 year (Preferred)
• Help Desk : 1 year (Preferred)
• Healthcare IT (HIPAA): 1 year (Preferred)
• System administration: 2 years (Required)
• Intune: 1 year (Required)
• Linux Engineering & Support: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person