Description

Internal (PEP) Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, On call rotation
Some night and/or weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the organization
Advertised Salary $65,000 - $75,000 Posting Date 02/13/2026 Open until filled No Closing Date 02/20/2026 Proposed Starting Date 04/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Must be a current UGA employee to apply.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without employer sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Systems Administrator II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This position is responsible for systems administration and providing general IT client support. Personnel in this position setup, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers, virtual desktop infrastructure, networking, and additional IT managed systems. This employee also works with the helpdesk to assist with client related issues and develops and maintains written documentation to support the administration and maintenance of production quality services. Technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential for success. The work of an IT Systems Administrator will vary according to the nature of the employing organization and the level of responsibility associated with the position. The person in this position may be an IT generalist or an employee with multiple technical specialties including, but not limited to, systems administration, web development, network administration.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Experience administering Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Servers, and Windows Clients.
• Experience with VMware vSphere and Horizon administration, as well as gold image creating and optimization.
• Proficient with PowerShell, or a similar scripting language.
• Knowledge of computer networking, and able to troubleshoot network related issues from the physical to application layer.
• Experience with application layer firewalls.

Physical Demands

• Sit and/or stand at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Stand up and walk for extended periods of time.
• Regularly drive around campus to perform job related duties.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. during an average work shift.
• Stand, stoop, squat, bend, crawl, and walk up and down steps and ladders.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? Yes Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Systems administration including designing, maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting physical and virtual servers, VDI environments, network infrastructure, and firewalls.
Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Maintaining, upgrading, and supporting hardware and software for FMD end users, HVAC systems, and other systems as needed.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Planning, creation, management, and maintenance of Active Directory objects and group policies. PowerShell scripting for automation, management, and reports.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Project management coordinating with other departments, external contractors, and vendors.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Creating and maintaining documentation related to systems, applications, and processes.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name William Trent Brand Recruitment Contact Email wtbrand@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current employee of the University of Georgia?
   • No Response
   • No
   • Yes
2. * Do you have a valid driver's license?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. List of References with Contact Information