Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
SF02201

Job Title
Computer Systems Administrator

Position Number
107036

FTE
1.00

FLSA
Exempt

Position Type
Professional Staff

Union
PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level
Grade Level: 13

Pay Grade Range
Salary Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department
Dean Engineering

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Physical Demands

Campus Location
Kingston

Grant Funded
No

Extension Contingency Notes

Job Description Summary

The search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 1, 2026. Applications received after October 1, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

THE POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID (50% REMOTE ALLOWABLE) WORK SCHEDULE.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manage and support computing, networking, instructional, and research technology for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department within the College of Engineering. Maintain Linux servers, workstations, research clusers, laboratories, embedded systems, FPGA platforms, engineering software, and related equipment.

Approximately 80% of the position's time supports the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. The remaining 20% support the College of Engineering computing needs as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer and maintain Linux servers, workstations, research clusters, teaching laboratories, embedded systems, FPGA platforms, printers, and related devices.

Install, configure, upgrade, secure, monitor, document, and troubleshoot software, operating systems, databases, and network services. Provide preventive maintenance for safety and continued operation of hardware/software systems.

Perform backups, recovery, patching, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle management to ensure reliable and secure operations.

Support faculty, staff, and students with research computing, instructional technology, engineering software, laboratory systems, FPGA development, and embedded systems.

Evaluate and improve computing systems to meet changing teaching, research, cybersecurity, and operational needs.

Provide technical guidance, training, documentation, and remote-access support.

Coordinate work with university personnel, vendors, consultants, and contractors.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support College of Engineering computing systems, laboratories, instructional clusters, servers, workstations, and related technology as assigned.

Assist with college-wide upgrades, deployments, troubleshooting, documentation, infrastructure projects, and integration with university systems.

Provide backup technical support to other college units as needed.

Maintain equipment, software, warranty, and supply inventories.

Assist with technology planning, purchasing, deployment, replacement, and lifecycle scheduling.

Perform additional duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Linux operating systems; physical and virtual servers; computers, research clusters; FPGAs; embedded systems; laboratory equipment; databases; backup, monitoring, scripting, programming, and engineering software.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:1.Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field.

2. Minimum two years of experience in an academic, research, or industrial setting involving Linux system administration, hardware, software, networking, FPGAs, embedded systems, or related engineering computing.

3. Demonstrated experience installing, administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux systems, hardware, software.

4. Ability to design and support technical solutions, manage multiple priorities, work independently, and respond effectively to operational issues.

5. Strong interpersonal, verbal, written and technical skills.

6. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:1. Experience in higher education, engineering, research, or laboratory computing.

2. Experience with virtualization, research clusters, storage, backup systems, databases, web services, scripting, automation, cybersecurity, instructional laboratories, or vendor coordination.

Environmental Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Occasional lifting, equipment installation, work in laboratories or equipment rooms, and after-hours support may be required.

Posting Date
09/01/2026

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17000