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About the College/Unit/Department
The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is one of the fastest growing programs at UGA and one of the fastest growing public colleges of engineering in the nation. Since our founding in 2012, enrollment in the College of Engineering has grown to over 2,400 students. Students and faculty alike are attracted to our setting in a comprehensive, land-grant, research institution that's consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the nation. Our rapidly expanding engineering program focuses on opportunities for learning, discovery and innovation at the confluence of disciplines.
College/Unit/Department website
https://engineering.uga.edu/
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
This is a full-time position on the main Athens campus.
Standard business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
Advertised Salary
$67,000+; based on experience
Posting Date
03/18/2026
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date
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
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
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 the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.
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 for the College of Engineering will be responsible for overseeing various core systems and research systems as the primary or secondary administrator for systems (see below for list of systems). This position will also serve as the primary storage administrator for these systems. This position supports the College of Engineering, which includes 3-4 schools within the College that are located in six locations across UGA main Athens campus.
This position will build and deploy computers for Faculty and students, will ensure all research Linux computers meet USG / UGA security standards, will install software packages by request, and will build and maintain Linux system images for client deployment.
This position will supervise 2-3 full-time OIT Staff positions and will manage the System Engineering side of the OIT office. This includes assigning help tickets, ensuring quality customer service to the college, conducting and overseeing weekly team meetings, and training, hiring, onboarding, and managing OIT System Engineering staff.
This position demands a professional, competent, and team-oriented individual capable of critical analysis and meeting challenging deadlines. This is a position of trust, often dealing with sensitive information, whereby all applicable University, State, and Federal practices, policies, and regulations must be adhered to without exception.
The core systems include:
Citrix Provisioning Services, Netscaler, Virtual Applications and Desktops Administrator
Network Administrator, which includes switches, firewalls, and IPSec/ SSL VPNS
Linux Server Administrator
Microsoft Intune Administration
Migration of On-Prem to Cloud Computer Migration
Windows Server Administrator (including High-Availability Failover Hyper-V Clusters)
Compellent and Equallogic SAN Storage Administrator
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Ability to speak effectively before small to medium groups.
Ability to effectively lead and manage a technical professional staff.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrates creativity and a proactive approach, consistently generating innovative operational ideas and taking initiative to drive projects forward independently.
Strong knowledge of Apple Macintosh operating systems.
Strong knowledge of Red Hat & Ubuntu Linux operating systems.
Strong knowledge of Windows desktop operating systems.
Strong knowledge of scripting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Skilled in partnering with Engineering faculty and their IT requirements.
Working knowledge of cloud computing.
Working knowledge of engineering applications.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Intune.
Working knowledge of networking.
Working knowledge of SAN Storage
Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL and MySQL Databases.
Physical Demands
Light lifting not usually exceeding 25 pounds.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?
Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
No
Does this position require a P-Card?
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
Yes
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Core Systems Engineering Administration
Serve as the Secondary Citrix Provisioning Services Administrator
Serve as the Secondary Citrix NetScaler Administrator
Server as the Secondary Citrix Virtual Applications and Desktop Administrator
Serve as the Secondary Network Administrator which includes switches, firewalls and IPSec/ SSL VPNS
Serve as the Primary Core Linux and Windows Server Administrator
Serve as the Primary Storage Administrator
Percentage of time
25
Duties/Responsibilities
Research Linux Systems Administrator
Build and deploying new research Linux based computers for faculty and students.
Ensure all research Linux computers meet USG / UGA Minimal Security Standards.
Install new software packages request by faculty and students on research Linux computers.
Update and maintain research Linux computers.
Build and maintain Linux system (Redhat & Ubuntu) images for client deployments.
Percentage of time
25
Duties/Responsibilities
Supervisory Duties
This position will actively manage System Engineering Services Request Tracker IT queues
Daily ticket review and work with appropriate staff as needed
Ensure quality control
This position will be responsible for conducting weekly team meetings for Systems Engineering Team.
This position is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate completion of tasks for the Systems Engineering team.
This position will serve as the supervisor the Systems Engineering Team members.
This position will recruit, hire, train, and retain top tier talent in the IT profession for the Systems Engineering Team, coordinating with the Office of Human Resources and the Senior Director of Information Technology when needed.
Percentage of time
25
Duties/Responsibilities
Client Services
Prioritizing given requests, projects, and tasks along with documenting status of requests via RT ticketing system.
Providing technical assistance to all users either in person or via a remote connection.
Managing and resolving Tier 3 support request.
Percentage of time
10
Duties/Responsibilities
Special Projects
Special technology projects as assigned by the Sr. Director of OIT for the College of Engineering.
Percentage of time
10
Duties/Responsibilities
Other Duties as Assigned
Duties that will contribute to the success of OIT operations within the College of Engineering.
Attend CENGR staff meetings, complete UGA assigned employee trainings
Percentage of time
5
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name
Forrest Bridges
Recruitment Contact Email
fbridges@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a valid Driver's license?
YES
NO
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
Job ID: 84299788
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