Job Details

Server Administrator







F_ IT Cloud Svcs




Full Time




82943BR


Job Summary


The ServerAdministrator will support the configuration and day-to-day operations of UCSF's servers. The Server Administrator will work with a broad range of customers, partners, and key stakeholders in administrative and academic units to provide best-in-class server administration services. This role will involve supporting the hypervisor, configuration, and day-to-day operations of centralized, distributed, physical, and virtual servers to ensure stability and security.

The Server Administrator will positively impact UCSF's operations and culture by ensuring UCSF's IT infrastructure is operable, secure, efficient, and effective in service of UCSF's academic mission. This team member will advance the UCSF's mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCSF's vision while modeling UCSF's culture and values.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search ( note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit:

Department Description

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is distinguished as a leading academic healthcare organization, home to groundbreaking discoveries, world-class education, and exceptional healthcare services. Infrastructure Services (IS) is the backbone of the technological infrastructure, assuring the technical services that enable the academic, medical, and research missions of the organization. Beyond a focus on maintaining systems and resolving issues, we are committed to nurturing the potential of our team members and empowering them to excel. UCSF Infrastructure Services provides 24x7 support to the University community, upholding the highest level of responsiveness and reliability at all times for our customers. IS values innovation and excellence in ensuring secure and efficient IT services, regardless of the hour or complexity of the issue.

The Platform Services team within Infrastructure Services is committed to empowering the academic, medical, and research mission of UCSF by ensuring that all customers have seamless, secure, and accessible technological support. The team oversees the management and maintenance of various technology platforms, including systems, databases, and cloud services, to guarantee they are secure, readily available, and performing optimally. Platform Services handles the management of critical software, such as Epic, ensuring it supports the highest level of medical service delivery by operating at peak performance. The team also oversees data center operations, including server management, storage, and networking equipment, to ensure the reliable delivery of health services. Additionally, it manages enterprise databases, Oracle, SQL, and other defined databases with a focus on data security, availability, and top-tier performance. All these tasks are critical not just for the smooth operation of the University's technological infrastructure, but also for enhancing productivity, enabling the provision of high-quality health services and learning, and ultimately, improving patient and student outcomes.



Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of experience/training, in one or more of the following fields: computer science, engineering, computer information systems, etc.
• 3+ years' experience in one or more of the following fields: server administration, information technology, etc.
• Prior experience installing, configuring (including security configuration), modifying, and supporting Windows and Linux operating systems, hypervisor, and other virtualization technologies.. Proven experience with Linux and Windows.
• Prior experience in information technology, platform services, or server administration.
• Experience with monitoring, auditing, tuning, analysis and optimization of system performance, security and capacity planning, patching, and upgrades. Experience using scripting and automation tools.
• Prior experience with Unix and PowerShell scripting and scripting with Perl, Python, or other modern languages.
• Proficiency in key Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies and principles.
• Strong customer service skills. Ability to triage and escalate to supervisors and/or other teams for resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate technical information and ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members, stakeholders, and customers.
• Strong organizational skills and is able to balance competing priorities and support concurrent projects. Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills; scopes solutions based on knowledge of available resources and timelines. Able to ask questions, gather information, evaluate options, and make decisions with integrity.
• Experience participating in activities to advance an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
• Ability to think creatively and propose innovative ideas, including the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Is able to work with agility in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  
  • CompTIA Server+ or equivalent
  • Server Certification (Microsoft, Red Hat)
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent
  • Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V) or equivalent
    
    
    About UCSF
    
    The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
    
    
    Pride Values
    
    UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
    
    In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
    
    Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
    
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    
    The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
    
    
    Organization
    
    Campus
    
    
    Job Code and Payroll Title
    
    004471 SYS ADM 3 TX
    
    
    Job Category
    
    Clinical Systems / IT Professionals
    
    
    Bargaining Unit
    
    University Professional Technical Employees - Technical Unit (UPTE-TX)
    
    
    Employee Class
    
    Career
    
    
    Percentage
    
    100%
    
    
    Location
    
    San Francisco, CA
    
    
    Campus
    
    Mission Center Building (SF)
    
    
    Work Style
    
    Hybrid
    
    
    Shift
    
    Days
    
    
    Shift Length
    
    8 Hours
    
    
    Additional Shift Details
    
    Mon-Fri 8-5 + On-Call and After hours as needed