Onsite
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:
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.
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.
Enterprise Systems Administration: Design, deploy, and manage Windows Server infrastructure supporting teaching, research, and administrative systems. Administer core services including Active Directory, SCCM, DHCP, certificate services, and identity integrations. Perform OS installs, OS/software updates, VM provisioning, hardware maintenance, user support, trouble shooting, hardware and software configuration, and backups. Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of Windows servers. Manage college-wide Windows licenses hosted on managed servers and coordinate updates to maintain compliance.
Security, Compliance & Risk Management: Implement security best practices aligned with university policies, regulatory requirements, and higher‑education standards (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, grant‑funded research controls). Partner with the Information Security Office on vulnerability remediation, audits, incident response, and identity governance. Maintain secure authentication, authorization, and access controls across on‑premises and cloud environments.
Academic & Research Support: Collaborate with faculty, research staff, and IT partners to support research computing, instructional labs, and specialized academic applications. Support hybrid and specialized environments required for grants, compliance, or research initiatives. Balance enterprise standards with the flexibility required in an academic setting.
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.
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.
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.
$95,000 + depending on qualifications
On-site or hybrid work depending on operational requirements.
Occasional lifting and installation of standard IT equipment.
Participation in occasional after-hours work.
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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