System Administrator

Job TitleSystem Administrator

Job Description SummaryHaverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt , benefits-eligible System Administrator opportunity.

Job Description

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt , benefits-eligible System Administrator opportunity. 

Haverford Offers Great Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), 23 vacation days, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and $1400 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.

Work Location: This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College’s Work Location Policy.

About the Position
The System Administrator position encompasses a wide variety of duties which include, but are not limited to, planning, implementation, documentation, maintenance, problem diagnosis, securing, and administrating of server technologies, with a specific focus on Linux operating systems and Web stack technologies. While the majority of this work occurs during normal business hours, this position is also on call for emergency support and may be scheduled to work outside of normal business hours on an as needed basis.

This position will also work alongside other members of the Infrastructure team to provide supplemental support for other technologies such as Haverford’s Windows, VMware, and Network infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability, security, scalability, and performance of Haverford College technology systems, with a specific focus on Linux servers and Web stack technologies, including PHP, Python, and MySQL
• Serve as primary administrator for systems running Linux operating systems
• Support applications that utilize Linux, including web servers and related technologies
• Ensure that updates, backups and disaster recovery efforts are completed, tested, and verified
• Manage and work on IT projects as either lead or individual contributor; effectively collaborate with peers, management, and end users
• Maintain detailed documentation of areas of responsibility
• Cross train and work closely with other members of the Infrastructure team
• Other duties as assigned

Line of Report: The System Administrator reports to Director of Infrastructure Services. No direct reports, may supervise student workers as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency with Linux operating systems

Professional Competencies

• General knowledge in Windows, VMWare, and Networking best practices
• Strong communication skills with the ability to create positive interactions with end users
• Ability to identify areas for change that will improve service levels, strengthen security, and reduce risk

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of equivalent work experience
• Prior experience with Web stack technologies, including PHP, Python, and MySQL or similar technologies
• Prior experience with VMWare, Windows, and networking technologies desired
• Cloud platform experience a plus

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume. The application deadline is January 30, 2025. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email [email protected] with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.

We at Haverford College recognize that we live and work on Lenape land and pay respect and honor to the caretakers of this land, from the time of its first human inhabitants until now, and into the future. We seek to maintain and build upon our current and ever-evolving connections with members of Lenape tribes and communities, in recognition of our intertwined histories and with a goal of moving toward right relationship between the Haverford of today and Lenape peoples.