Systems Administrator III

Systems Administrator III

ITAC will not sponsor or transfer visa sponsorship for this position.

Posting Information

Required Qualifications

Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Two years of Linux administration experience
• Experience using configuration management software such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc.
• Experience with enterprise networking fundamentals (VLAN, Firewall, IP routing, etc.)
• Experience troubleshooting server / network problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, or Google GCP
• Experience with containerization
• Experience using/writing Terraform
• Experience managing systems in a higher education or enterprise environment
• Experience working with monitoring services such as nagios or grafana
• Experience with web servers (nginx, lighttpd, Apache, etc.)
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, etc.
• Experience using revision control system such as Git or Subversion

Job Description

The Systems Administrator III is responsible for administering and maintaining servers and services under the team’s management.

Job Duties

• Build, maintain, and deploy container images using tools such as Ansible and Kubernetes
• Work independently and stay on task with minimal direction
• Keep software and firmware of server systems up to date
• Recommend improvements to current systems, or new opportunities when they present themselves. Stay up to date on ever changing state of technology
• Troubleshoot problems within the environment and recommend possible improvement
• Install and maintain new versions of operating systems and third-party software
• Work with change management and revision control systems
• Administer and manage a combination of cloud-hosted and on-premises services
• Work closely with various technical professionals across the university and third-party vendors to provide technical support as needed
• Provide clear and effective documentation for new services, and review existing documentation periodically as time permits
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Information to Applicants

ITAC will not sponsor or transfer visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Open Date

10/30/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Normal Work Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End

5:00PM

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Choose Texas State University?

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.

Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.

Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.

Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.

Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.

Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

Applicant Document

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Media File
2. Portfolio
3. DD 214/DD1300
4. Veteran's Preference
5. Licensure
6. Certifications
7. List of References