Systems Administrator I (On-Site)

  • University of Houston
  • Houston, Texas
  • Full Time

Department: UH Sugar Land Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

This position is primarily located at the University of Houston Sugar Land Campus and is responsible for both the Sugar Land and Katy Campuses.

Under direct supervision, functions as a system administrator engaged in supporting hardware and operating system software; operates complex systems or subsystems.

  1. Under direct supervision, maintains integrity and security of the operating system environment.

  2. Performs software installations and upgrades to hardware and operating system software; maintains in accordance with established information technology policies and procedures.

  3. Performs server administration setup.

  4. Coordinates disk space planning and management.

  5. Performs data backups and recoveries.

  6. Supports media management through internal methods and procedures and use of offsite storage and retrieval services.

  7. Provides recommendations regarding hardware and system software planning and budgeting.

  8. Participates in change control.

  9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

This position is primarily located at the University of Houston Sugar Land Campus and is responsible for both the Sugar Land and Katy Campuses.

Incomplete application will not be accepted.

The following documents are required to be submitted along with the application:

  • Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting
  • Resume
  • Salary History
  • Transcript
  • Three work references

Note: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references. References will be contacted only after the interview process has been completed.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

Job ID: 522966965
Originally Posted on: 5/30/2026

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