Infrastructure Reliability Engineer

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Information Technology
Department:14300000 - IT-ICT INFRA/COMM TECHNOLOGY

Classification Title:

Systems Admin/Programmer III

Job Description:

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a professional-level Systems Administrator/Programmer to join Infrastructure and Communication Technology (ICT) a unit within UFIT. 

This position is within the Infrastructure Reliability Services team which is tasked with providing observability capabilities for UFIT’s infrastructure and ensure a high availability and reliability of campus services. Competitive candidates will be self-motivated, organized, and eager to learn with outstanding communication skills. You will work on interesting projects that span across enterprise deployments and be exposed to new technologies and tools. 

 
Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community. 

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are: 

  • Linux/Windows Systems Administration 
  • Observability stack deployment and management 
  • Scripting and automation using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, GitLab, etc. 

About UF Information Technology 

UF Information Technology comprises eight departments reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit  http://www.it.ufl.edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/.

Learn more about UFIT at https://it.ufl.edu/ and @GoGatorsUFIT.

About the University of Florida 

The University of Florida (UF) is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer various programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Benefits

Full-time TEAMS employees accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.

Vacation-accruing TEAMS employees are eligible for four personal leave days/32 hours per year, assuming full-time status. These leave days may allow units to close from December 26 to 31, when possible, determined on a unit-by-unit basis.

In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

Achieving a top-6 public university ranking means we prioritize employing and working with people with various experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.

Expected Salary:

$75,000 – $80,000; commensurate based on education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience.

Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills: 

  • Advanced ability to automate tasks using scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell 
  • Experience with infrastructure orchestration tool such as Terraform using Git for version/source control 
  • Configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef 
  • Management of monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Nagios, Grafana stack 
  • Database design using PostgreSQL and MySQL 
  • Linux and/or Windows systems administration 
  • Advanced knowledge of n-tier applications (browser, web, app, database) 
  • Basic understanding of DNS configuration and operations 
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position requires U.S. work authorization.

This role will be based in one of our Gainesville offices and may include a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office (Wednesday required), and 2 days remote. 

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application: 

  • Cover Letter 
  • Resume or CV 
  • Professional References (Minimum of 3) 

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No

 

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