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Join UMBC as a Linux System Administrator & Lab Technical Support Specialist, providing vital IT support to faculty, staff, and students while ensuring the upkeep of engineering labs and systems.

Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive IT support across Linux, Windows, and macOS systems; manage networking and laboratory equipment; maintain a 24/7 Linux server environment; and train graduate teaching assistants.

Skills: Proficiency in Linux system administration, troubleshooting hardware/software issues, and familiarity with computer engineering lab equipment are required.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer or IT disciplines and one year of Linux administration experience are required; three years is preferred.

Location: Position is based in the USA with a hybrid telework schedule available.

Compensation: $66000 - $75000 / Annually

Department: Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

For more than 30 years, the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) at UMBC has produced the Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering leaders of tomorrow. Currently, the department offers two undergraduate degrees in computer science and computer engineering with approximately 2300 students, and graduate degrees in five programs computer science (MS and PhD), computer engineering (MS and PhD), electrical engineering (MS and PhD), data science (MS), and cybersecurity (MS) with a total of approximately 1270 students.

Position Overview: This position will help CSEE in various areas. The primary need is to provide redundancy Information Technology support to Faculty (CSEE department). Staff (CSEE, COEIT, and CWIT departments), and Students (CSEE department undergraduate and graduate). The areas of support are business, research, and academic. The type of systems include 24/7 data center servers (locally hosted hardware (some use nspawn containers) and virtual/cloud), workstation/desktop/laptop computers, mobile devices, Audio/Visual systems, and networks. Operating Systems include Linux (server and desktop), Windows (desktop), and macOS (desktop). Tasks include installs, upgrades, troubleshooting software, hardware, application, and user problems, and implement automation by writing scripts.

The secondary need is to provide Engineering Lab Technical Support. Instructional labs will get upkeep of materials, equipment, and scientific/engineering software. Equipment, devices, and software is to be tested. Supplies and materials are to be reordered as needed. Graduate Teaching Assistants are to be trained on laboratory procedures and equipment use for courses.

Why Work at UMBC? UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $66,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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For 15 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For ! 

Telework: A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

• Responsibilities: Provide user support to over 1400 graduate students, faculty, and staff using Linux, Windows, and macOS, in business, classroom, and research environments.
• Setup, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot networking, server, desktop, and laptop hardware.
• Help in managing and maintaining a production Linux 24/7 server environment, physical and virtual (cloud, VM, and containerization).
• Support instructional lab ensuring maintenance and basic upkeep of computer engineering labs, materials and equipment and scientific/engineering software.
• Conduct basic testing of equipment, devices, and software for computer engineering labs, and reorder of supplies and materials as needed.
• Train graduate teaching assistants on laboratory procedures and use of equipment for various courses.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Education Required: Bachelor's Degree preferably in Computer or Information Technology related disciplines.

Experience Required: One year experience with Linux System Administration (configuring, maintaining, and/or upgrading); familiarity with Computer/Electrical Engineering classroom lab equipment

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience Preferred: At least three years experience with Linux System Administration (configuring, maintaining, and/or upgrading); familiarity with Computer/Electrical Engineering classroom lab equipment

Background Screening Statement: A background check will be required. 

Special Instructions to Applicants: Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

Closing Date: Best considered by March 7, 2025; Open Until Filled Benefits: UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions ( Full benefits summary click here ):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission :

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits . 

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Salary: Salary: $66,000 - $75,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours: Full-time Type: Regular FLSA Status: Exempt  Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.   Accommodation: 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization  As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.