Systems Engineer/Administrator

Job Summary

The Systems Engineer/Administrator at NU-Q is responsible for planning, installing, configuring and maintaining server and storage systems and their components. Ensures that systems operate in accordance with established NU-Q and IT policies and procedures. Ensures server data integrity, monitors, and tunes operating systems to achieve optimum performance levels.

Please Note:

This is an overseas position in Qatar, Middle East.
On call 24/7 and weekend maintenance and upgrade work schedule.
All final candidates will undergo a comprehensive background check.

Specific Responsibilities

Installs, configures and maintains NU-Q's servers and operating systems (Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware and others as appropriate) that serve critical NU-Q efforts in instruction and administration. Participates in the planning, design, and daily monitoring of systems. Analyzes system performance and resolves problems or makes appropriate recommendations to effectively manage all servers throughout their operational lifecycle. Maintain policies and standard procedures to increase system uptime.
Prioritizes and resolves issues, maintaining a history of records and related documentation. Works with the other NU-Q staff to provide hardware, software and networking solutions.
With limited supervision ensures the reliable and secure implementation of automated server environments for hardware and operating systems and their ongoing support. Participates in meetings with customers and other NU-Q teams, and other universities in Education City.
Maintains and in-depth knowledge of operating systems and an educated awareness of evolving information technologies through professional publications, outside contacts, and ongoing professional development. Based on this knowledge, researches and proposes changes to operating systems and servers to ensure continuous operations, desired performance, and service.
Participates in disaster recovery planning and exercises including backup/recovery procedures and higher availability configurations
Maintains operational monitoring and security alert systems, working with other NU-Q staff, to ensure that all appropriate patches are applied in an automated and timely fashion.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in an analytical field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.
3-5 years' experience working with VMWare, Windows and Red Hat Linux systems.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

Organization
Collaboration
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Conflict Management
Political Savvy
Customer Focus
Communication
Conceptual ability
Dependability
Decision making
Initiative
Innovation/creativity
Meets deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, being willing to assist in other areas of IT as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or comparable relevant work experience.
Strong knowledge of operating systems.
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of system software.

Preferred Competencies (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

Expertise with VMware, Windows and Red Hat Linux operating systems including 5-7 years experience.
Communication - Oral/Written
Develops Self/Others
Multi-Tasking
Diversity
Business Acumen
Dependability
Judgment

Apply

Applications must be sent through the Northwestern University eRecruit system. To find listings for the Qatar campus:

Visit http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/careers/
Click on the "External Applicants" link
Select "Advanced Search" and choose "Qatar" from the Locations menu

As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Date Posted: February 29, 2016

Job ID: 27688