Job Summary

Systems Administrator
Purdue University | Information Technology

At Purdue University, we believe innovation happens when technology and purpose align. As a Systems Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the technology infrastructure that powers discovery, research, and learning across our campuses.

In this role, you will maintain, administer, and enhance both departmental and enterprise-level environments—including on-premises and hosted software and hardware solutions. You’ll identify and implement upgrades and patches, develop and maintain documentation for standard operating procedures, and help Purdue continually strengthen its technology foundation. A key part of your work will involve providing technical support for implemented solutions—diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving reported issues while minimizing user impact. You’ll collaborate closely with project managers, functional leads, business analysts, and other IT and campus partners to deliver reliable, secure systems that enable the Purdue community to work and learn effectively.

You will also proactively monitor server environments and application performance, tuning systems for optimal reliability and security. As part of Purdue’s dynamic IT community, you’ll have opportunities to evaluate emerging technologies, contribute to solution design, and support critical operations, including occasional after-hours and weekend responsibilities. This is a remote position.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience with administering server environments, including both on-prem and cloud-based systems
• Knowledge of system monitoring, patch management, and performance tuning
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
• Understanding of IT security principles and best practices
• Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail

Why Purdue:
At Purdue, your expertise matters. You’ll join a team where your technical insight supports thousands of users and advances the university’s teaching, research, and global engagement mission. Purdue offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the satisfaction of knowing your work helps move the world forward.

Join us. Use your technical skills to make a lasting impact at one of the nation’s most innovative public universities.

About Us

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in computer technology, computer science, computer engineering, or related discipline
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in systems, application, web, or database administration required
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Preferred:

• At least 2 years of system or application administration experience
• Experience:
  • with hardware platforms, infrastructure systems and integration processes
  • monitoring and maintaining enterprise applications platforms such as Windows or UNIX/Linux
  • working with vendor customer support on issue resolution
  • with upgrading software applications

Skills Needed:

• Knowledge of systems, networking, and system architectures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently with general supervision on daily tasks and projects
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn new skills
• Ability to:
  • interact with a variety of customers and colleagues in a professional manner
  • coordinate implementations with end-users from various areas
  • troubleshoot difficult but typically not complex technical issues
  • work a rotating on-call cycle (generally one week in length) and to provide support for applications after hours and on weekends as needed

Preferred:

• Basic knowledge of security principles
• Knowledge of:
  • project management principles
  • scripting (Windows/Unix)
  • SQL (query writing)

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period 
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Professional 2

• Pay Band S065
• Job Code #20002140

Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.