Millersville University Hiring for Director of Systems at Millersville, PA Full Time

P01019

Position Type:

Management

Department:

Network and Systems Services

Working Title:

Director of Systems

Classification:

Tact Leadership/Senior Professional 190 – S190

Nature of position:

Permanent, Full-time

Days Worked:

Monday to Friday

Hours/Shift worked:

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Union:

Management

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Information Technology Division is accepting applications to fill a Director of Systems position within the Network & Systems Services Office.The Director of Systems serves as a member of the Network and Systems Services team and is responsible for Linux (Redhat), Windows operating systems and Application systems installation, administration and troubleshooting; data center operations and providing leadership for the operations of the Systems team.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

Annual Salary: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00, plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:

• Health insurance – Low bi-weekly premium, with coverage starting on the first day of employment for employee and all dependents.
• Dental insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents with coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Vision insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents with coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Group life insurance – Equal to annual salary (up to $50,000) at no cost to the employee.
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance – Available for purchase at low rates for additional employee coverage as well as coverage for spouse and children.
• Long Term Disability Insurance – Available for purchase at low rates with either a 90 or 180-day waiting period.
• Retirement – 2 plans to choose from.
• Tuition waiver – For employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Personal leave – Up to 6 days per year.
• Vacation leave– Up to 10.4 days accrued per year for first year, increases to 15.6 days per year after 1 year.
• Sick leave – Up to 15.6 days accrued per year, including up to 5 days per year that can be taken to care for a family member.
• Holiday leave – 12 days per calendar year.

For description of benefits available, see The State System Employee Benefits Summary athttps://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/benefit_highlights/SSHE_Highlights.pdf
At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 4 years of hands-on experience in configuring and managing enterprise systems hardware, software, applications and related infrastructure systems.
• Experience in installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Linux (Redhat), Windows operating systems and applications.
• Experience in datacenter administration and capacity planning, inventory and equipment tracking, maintaining warranty and off-warranty support contracts.
• Experience in cloud infrastructure (Azure & AWS) administration, maintenance, and reporting.
• Conduct datacenter administration and capacity planning, inventory and track equipment, maintain warranty and off-warranty support contracts.
• Knowledge of systems hardware (servers & appliances) and software performance measurement and evaluation techniques.
• 3 years managing technical staff.
• Demonstrated understanding of:
  • HyperConverged datacenter architectures
  • Microsoft Azure and O365 Tenant Administration
  • Industry standard security practices and procedures relating to vulnerability management.
  • Various server, cloud, and local network technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years hands-on experience in enterprise datacenter management.

Job Description:

· Maintain and service University server systems.· Leverage technology to deliver innovative server and cloud solutions that integrates the various business and student systems in an ever-evolving ecosystem of software and hardware.· Provide exemplary customer service to the university constituents through guidance and leadership of the Systems department.· Effectively Manage Systems staff members and resources focusing on both deliverables as well as the training/development of staff members.· Lead/Manage Enterprise Systems environment to provide business critical operations to campus constituents.· Deliver reliable, efficient, redundant, cost-effective Server solutions that successfully drive MU business requirements.· Manage Systems Staff and resources focusing on maximizing productivity while minimizing operational costs.· Prioritize projects and staff to ensure resources and efforts coincide with the university mission utilizing creative thought and analysis to minimize costs.· Serve on IT expanded Directors management Team.· Participate in identifying and establishing future IT direction. Ensure short- and long-term networking plans are integrated into the overall IT strategic plan. Foster communication with other IT units.· Provide leadership and direction to the University community in the effective use and capabilities of secure server and cloud environments.· Documented and proven use of server and cloud resources and other available technology to address common challenges and initiatives.· Facilitate the resolution for technical challenges and develop and maintain standard business solutions.· Identify, analyze, and present solutions to resolve seen and unforeseen issues that directly impact business operations. Facilitate solutions to implement self-healing infrastructure practices and procedures.· Research, evaluate, and recommend new software and infrastructure solutions and direction to Executive Director of Systems and Networking.· Maintain infrastructure growth, ensure proper utilization of resources, and explore new technologies to m get evolving requirements.· Communicate with software and hardware vendors, organizations, and other institutions to ensure conformity to industry standards and practices.· Explore new technologies and solutions to ensure constituents have the capability to utilize cutting technology on university servers and cloud environments.· All other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

· No or very limited physical effort required.· No or very limited exposure to physical risks.· Extensive writing skills (prepare and organize complex documents).· Extensive verbal communication skills (provide information and assistance regularly).· Intermediate math skills.· Most work done at a desk, utilizing a computer and phone.· Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.· Understanding of written and verbal directions.· Ability to sit for long lengths of time.· Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 30 pounds.· Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Posting Open Date:

08/04/2023

Posting Close Date:

08/27/2023

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition:

https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/10914