Assistant Director Of Systems Engineer, Athens

Posting Number: S*****P
Working Title: Assistant Director of Systems Engineer
Department: ENGR-Information Technology
Overview
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer.
This position is External and benefits eligible, full time, on the main Athens campus.
About the University
Chartered by the state of Georgia in ****, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state's flagship university.
UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
The main campus is in Athens with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff, with enrollment exceeding 41,000 students.
About the College/Unit/Department
The College of Engineering at UGA is experiencing rapid growth.
Since ****, enrollment has grown to over 2,400 students.
The college focuses on learning, discovery and innovation at the confluence of disciplines.
Collegiate/Unit Website
engineering.uga.edu
Position Details
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Location: Athens Area (main campus)
Additional Schedule Information
This is a full-time position on the main Athens campus.
Standard business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
Compensation and Dates
Advertised Salary: $67,000+; based on experience
Posting Date: 03/18/2026
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 05/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to your UGA Jobs application, please include the following documents:
cv/resume
cover letter
3 professional references and contact information
EEO and Background
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.
Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb at uga.edu).
USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Respect.
Details on policies are available online.
Freedom of Expression is supported as stated in policy.
Classification and Requirements
Classification Title: IT Support Supervisor
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Deep knowledge and experience in core/system engineering services.
Experience in supervising others.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of System Engineering will oversee core and research systems as the primary or secondary administrator (listed below).
This role acts as the primary storage administrator and supports the College of Engineering across multiple campuses.
Responsibilities include building and deploying computers for faculty and students, ensuring Linux security standards, installing software on request, and maintaining Linux system images for client deployment.
This role supervises 2-3 full-time OIT staff and manages the System Engineering side of the OIT office, including ticket assignment, ensuring quality service, conducting weekly team meetings, and hiring/training staff.
Core competencies include critical analysis, adherence to university, state, and federal policies, and collaboration with faculty IT needs.
Core Systems
Citrix Provisioning Services, Netscaler, Virtual Applications and Desktops Administrator
Network Administrator (switches, firewalls, IPSec/SSL VPNs)
Linux Server Administrator
Microsoft Intune Administration
Migration of On-Prem to Cloud Computer Migration
Windows Server Administrator (High-Availability Hyper-V Clusters)
SAN Storage Administrator
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
Ability to lead and manage a technical professional staff.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Creative, proactive, and able to drive projects independently.
Strong knowledge of macOS, Red Hat and Ubuntu Linux, Windows desktop OS.
Strong scripting, written and verbal communication skills.
Experience partnering with engineering faculty and IT requirements.
Working knowledge of cloud computing, engineering applications, and Microsoft Intune.
Working knowledge of networking, SAN Storage, and databases (Microsoft SQL and MySQL).
Physical Demands
Light lifting not usually exceeding 25 pounds.
Travel and Security
Is driving a responsibility: Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?
: Yes
Security Access: Yes
Compliance and Background
Credit and P-Card policy: A credit check will be required for positions with financial responsibilities.
For information, contact the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation: Offers contingent upon background checks and related verifications.
A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions.
Details are available on the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Core Systems Engineering Administration
Secondary Citrix Provisioning Services Administrator
Secondary Citrix NetScaler Administrator
Secondary Citrix Virtual Applications and Desktop Administrator
Secondary Network Administrator (switches, firewalls, IPSec/SSL VPNs)
Primary Core Linux and Windows Server Administrator
Primary Storage Administrator
Percentage of time: 25
Duties/Responsibilities
Research Linux Systems Administrator
Build and deploy new research Linux computers for faculty and students
Ensure security standards for research Linux computers
Install software packages on request
Update and maintain research Linux computers
Build and maintain Linux images for deployments
Percentage of time: 25
Duties/Responsibilities
Supervisory Duties
Manage IT queues and ticketing; oversee daily ticket review and quality control
Conduct weekly team meetings and supervise the Systems Engineering team
Recruit, hire, train, and retain IT staff; coordinate with HR as needed
Percentage of time: 25
Duties/Responsibilities
Client Services
Prioritize requests and document status in the ticketing system
Provide technical assistance in-person or remotely
Manage and resolve Tier 3 support requests
Percentage of time: 10
Duties/Responsibilities
Special Projects
Lead special technology projects as assigned by the Sr.
Director of OIT
Percentage of time: 10
Duties/Responsibilities
Other Duties as Assigned
Contribute to the success of OIT operations within the College of Engineering
Attend staff meetings and complete required trainings
Percentage of time: 5
Contacts
Recruitment Contact: Forrest Bridges,
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