IAE Systems Administrator I (Finance)

Organizational Unit
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The US Institute for Applied Engineering (IAE) is a Florida not-for-profit corporation and US Direct Support Organization organized to support and benefit the University of South Florida including without limitation the USF College of Engineering.
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IAE provides agile, best value engineering products and services to enhance the performance, effectiveness, and safety of its customers, including the Department of Defense; other federal, state and local agencies, and industry. The Institute provides these engineering solutions in alignment with its core competencies: Autonomous Systems; Human Performance Enhancement; Data Analytics; Cyber and Electromagnetic Domain Security; and Transportation and Energy infrastructure.
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Position Summary
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The lAE is seeking a Systems Administrator I to assist in the overall management and operations of lAE? multiple computer systems, servers, networks, and audio-video systems. The systems Administrator routinely interacts with Institute researchers, staff, students, USF IT professionals, and sponsor counterparts in the accomplishment of his/herEducation/Experience

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or other field involving software and analytical training and two years of IT related work experience,

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A Bachelor's degree with no specific required field and three years of IT related work experience and validated training. Preparation for a relevant IT certification, validated through certification requirements and documentation of completion, is considered to be related

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or other field involving software and analytical training and three years of IT related work experience, particularly systems administration. CompTIA Security+ certified.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

• Installs, configures, and maintains multiple servers and workstations in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and classified networks, ensuring proper integration with other university computer systems. Supports operations and maintenance of customer computer systems located at Institute facilities, including U.S. Government computers and networks. Manages required system security procedures to include firewalls, host & client access, logs, file permissions, and user accounts. Performs software installations and upgrades to multiple operating systems and layered software applications.
• At the direction of the Facility Security & Export Control Officer, ensures compliance with government policies governing protection of classified/controlled unclassified information, including the NISPOM, NIST 800.171, the Department of Defense? Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, and other statutes and regulations.
• Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels. Manages multiple linked databases to include security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/export procedures.
• Develops and implements various training, job aids, and instruction for users on the use of operating systems, networking, software applications, and databases. Provide desktop and audio/video system support to Institute employees and partners.
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to governing statutes and regulations, state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Performs other technology duties as required to support the work of the unit.