IT Support Specialist (Systems Administrator III)

Cornell University

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ithaca, NY
Salary
$86,321–$100,320 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 17, 2026

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About Cornell University

Cornell University is a prestigious Ivy League research university located in Ithaca, New York, offering programs across arts, sciences, engineering, agriculture, medicine, law, and business. Industry: Higher Education & Research

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TL;DR · IT Support Specialist (Systems Administrator III)

The IT Support Specialist (Systems Administrator III) joins the College of Arts & Sciences IT team to support the Physics-LASSP departments. This role involves managing and maintaining Linux-based computer servers and workstations within a research environment. Key responsibilities include overseeing networking, backups, security, and hardware/software installations, while providing diagnostic support for Windows and macOS systems to faculty, students, and staff. The successful candidate will utilize skills in Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, Drupal, and scripting languages like Perl, Python, and Unix shell. Additionally, the role requires knowledge of networking concepts such as VLANs, DNS/DHCP, and firewalls. The position solves the technical challenge of balancing local research and administrative needs with broader institutional IT frameworks, ensuring reliable computing resources for diverse academic and scientific research.

What you'll do

  • Support Linux-based computer servers and workstations in a research environment.
  • Oversee networking, backup, security, and software and hardware selection and installations.
  • Provide diagnostic and troubleshooting support for Windows and macOS computers.
  • Offer consulting and technical support to faculty, graduate students, and administrative staff.
  • Manage IT equipment resources and maintain accurate record keeping.
  • Participate in planning and coordinating departmental computer needs.
  • Assist the college server administrator with special projects and day-to-day tasks.
  • Implement and communicate IT policies to the supported department.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience, or an equivalent combination of coursework and experience.
  • Intermediate to advanced Linux knowledge, including experience compiling, installing, and maintaining software on Linux systems.
  • Working knowledge of web technologies such as Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Drupal.
  • Working knowledge of programming/scripting in languages like Perl, Python, PHP, and Unix shell.
  • Proficiency in supporting Macintosh and/or Windows operating systems and hardware.
  • Experience with networking concepts like VLANs, DNS/DHCP, and firewalls.
  • Experience with Linux automation tools like Ansible or Puppet (preferred).
  • Experience with supporting Linux clusters (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Linux in AWS/Azure (preferred).
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes (preferred).

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