About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Systems Administrator (Windows & Linux Environments)</strong></p> <p><strong>Purdue University / West Lafayette Indiana</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Join a collaborative, on-site team where your expertise helps power reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure. This role is ideal for a systems professional who enjoys both hands-on technical work and contributing to the bigger picture of enterprise IT environments.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>What You’ll Do</em></p> <ul> <li>Develop, install, configure, test, and maintain enterprise-level Windows and Linux systems</li> <li>Monitor server performance and health while maintaining clear, up-to-date documentation</li> <li>Support day-to-day operations and long-term reliability of core infrastructure systems</li> <li>Collaborate with teammates to improve processes, architecture, and system design</li> <li>Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the environment</li> <li>Participate in Data Center Operations, including critical facility infrastructure</li> <li>Contribute to an on-call rotation to ensure system availability and responsiveness</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>What Makes This Role Compelling</em></p> <ul> <li>You’ll work in an integrated team environment where your input shapes infrastructure decisions</li> <li>The role balances operational stability with forward-looking design and improvement</li> <li>Exposure to both Windows and Linux ecosystems at an enterprise scale</li> <li>Opportunity to influence system lifecycle management and reliability practices</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>What You Bring</em></p> <ul> <li>Proven ability to independently manage systems under general supervision</li> <li>Strong troubleshooting mindset and attention to operational detail</li> <li>Interest in staying current with evolving technologies and infrastructure trends</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>If you’re looking for a role where your technical skills directly contribute to a stable, secure, and evolving IT environment—and where your ideas are valued—this could be a great fit.</em></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What We're Looking For</b></H2> </div><div><p><em>Education and Experience Required:</em></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree</li> <li>Two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: Windows, or Linux systems administration. Hardware troubleshooting and maintenance of servers, peripherals, and networking systems preferred. </li> <li>Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>Skills Required:</em></p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of one or more of the following is required; familiarity of the rest is desired: Windows or Linux. Familiarity with servers from HPE, Dell, and Supermicro</li> <li>Ability to troubleshoot a variety of environments</li> <li>Must be able to travel between campuses</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>Additional Information:</em></p> <ul> <li>Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li> <li>A background check will be required for employment in this position</li> <li>FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)</li> <li>Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period </li> <li>Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial <a title="" href="Summary of Benefits for Professional levels 1-3, Management levels 1-2 - Human Resources - Purdue University" target="_self">Benefit Package</a> including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days</li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Career Stream</b></H2> </div><div><p>Professional 2</p> <ul> <li>Pay Band S065</li> <li>Job Code #20002140</li> </ul> <p>Career path maker: <a href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/">https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/</a></p> <p> </p> <div> <p><em>The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $62,400 to $66,300 commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.</em></p> <p> </p> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Who We Are</b></H2> </div><div><p><em>Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.</em></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Equal Opportunity Employer</b></H2> </div><div><p>Purdue University is an EOE employer.</p></div></div></div>