Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title
Senior Systems Administrator

Position Number
00313A

Department
COMPUTER SCIENCE

Location
Norfolk, VA

Type of Position
Classified

Type of Job
Full Time

EEO Category
B Professionals

Job Description

To design, implement, support, and maintain the Department of Computer Science's the state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and environment by using technical knowledge and skills to support network attached storage, desktops, servers, large-scale digital storage, MS Windows OS and services as well as aspects of IT security, virtualization, and major operating systems. To provide technical leadership to staff and faculty in supporting the mission of the Department of Computer Science to include providing direct supervision to one classified employee and several student workers.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Strong knowledge of administering MS Windows Server OS (2003 to current) and MS windows desktop OS (VISTA to current). Strong knowledge in administering Network Attached Storage in a replicated environment. Strong knowledge of administering a complex computer network (routers and switches) of over 1000 drops. Strong knowledge of security and patching for the above systems. Strong knowledge of administering a UNIX server environment. Strong customer service and problem resolution skills. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with peers, students, staff, and faculty to resolve technical problems with little or no supervision. Demonstrated strong ability to provide technical and project leadership to other staff.

Special licenses, registration or certification

NONE

Education or training

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be substituted.

Level and type of experience

Extensive experience administering MS windows server OS, MS windows desktop OS, and network attached storage (NAS) in a replicated environment. Extensive experience with administering UNIX systems. Extensive experience providing client support for networked computing platforms to include administering a complex network infrastructure that includes routers and switches. Extensive experience with systems design, security, and planning.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Strong knowledge of Solaris and LINUX operating systems. Strong knowledge of AFS, NFS and TSM Software products. Experience with .NET, C, C++, Perl programming languages. Experience with securing servers and documenting security measures for compliance verification. Experience supervising staff. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.

Conditions of Employment

Evening and weekend work required when system issues occur

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number
S03352

Job Open To
ODU Employees Only

Open Date
06/30/2026

Close Date
07/06/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary

none

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page

Department Home Page
cs.odu.edu