Senior Windows Systems Administrator, Information Technology, College of Natural Sciences

Responsibilities

• Automation & Modern IT Practices: Develop and maintain automation to improve operational efficiency and reliability. Support modern endpoint and device management solutions. Participate in cloud and hybrid infrastructure initiatives
• Operations & Documentation: Provide support and technical leadership for complex incidents and escalations. Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge‑base articles. Participate in after‑hours maintenance as required
• Other related duties and projects as assigned.
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of experience administering Windows systems in a large‑scale or enterprise environment.
• Advanced experience with:
• Windows Server administration
• Active Directory, DHCP, and Group Policy
• PowerShell automation and scripting
• Experience with virtualization technologies
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work effectively in a complex, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Requirements

• Experience working in a higher‑education or research institution.
• Familiarity with hybrid identity and cloud services.
• Experience supporting instructional labs, research systems, or grant‑funded infrastructure.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, cybersecurity‑related).
• Experience with change management and IT service frameworks in academic environments.
• Experience with MySQL Always On, S2D storage, cluster aware patching.
• Experience working with Linux/UNIX environments.
• Salary Range
• $95,000 + depending on qualifications
• Working Conditions
• On-site or hybrid work depending on operational requirements.
• Occ

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Senior Windows Systems Administrator, Information Technology, College of Natural Sciences ---- Hiring Department: College of Natural Sciences ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Jun 01, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer now and in the future without sponsorship. The College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin, strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit https://cns.utexas.edu . The university also offers an impressive benefits package. For more information, see Prospective Employee Benefits . Purpose The Senior Windows Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, security, and operational support of enterprise Microsoft Windows systems that enable the University's academic, research, and administrative missions. This role provides senior‑level technical leadership within the IT Infrastructure team, supporting faculty, staff, students, and researchers by ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable Windows‑based services. The position works closely with cybersecurity, networking, academic technology, and application teams to support a highly distributed computing environment.

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