University of Nevada, Reno

IT System Administrator and Data Manager

The IT System Administrator and Data Manager position involves system administration, network security, software development, and data management, as well as, hands-on implementation of IT projects at the NEES experimental facilities at UNR. The position also entails the following: UNIX/Linux tools and services such as Apache, Postfix, iptables, MySQL, Perl, HTML, XML, JavaScript, PHP and CSS. The incumbent will identify and solve problems, provide assistance and training to system users, take initiative, and work independently and as part of a group. Some travel is required.

Salary-$50,000-$70,000

The University of Nevada, Reno offers excellent benefits for their employees which include 2 days per month of vacation time, generous sick leave, retirement plan matching 12.25% contribution, medical/dental insurance and reduced educational benefits for employees and dependents.

Nestled in the valley of the Truckee River on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, Reno offers an excellent quality of life. The region combines a mild high desert climate with a large variety of nearby recreational opportunities. Lake Tahoe is less than an hour away by car, while Yosemite National Park and the Black Rock Desert are both within a three-hour drive. Featuring a multi-seasonal tourist industry, Reno also offers entertainment and cultural opportunities far in excess of those typically found in a city of 400,000.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science related field and two years of experience to include network system administration using UNIX/Linux. Computer programming experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Ability to develop computer programs using various languages and development environments including LabView. Knowledge of relational databases and SQL. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to improvise. Managerial experience.

Department
Civil & Environmental Engineering

Department Web Address
http://www.unr.edu/cee/

Full Time Equivalent
100

Position Type
Administrative Faculty

List Rank/Range(s)
2

Tenure Track
Non Tenure Track

Contact Information for this Position
Search Chair: Sherif Elfass, elfass@unr.edu, 775-784-6664
Search coordinator: Deborah Cruze: cruze@unr.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

Job Open Date
08/30/2012

Job Close Date
N/A

Open Until Filled
Yes

Search Number
71133

Note to All Applicants

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation. The University of Nevada, Reno employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Applications must be submitted online at: https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/11465

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The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation. The University of Nevada employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.