Campus Technology System Administrator

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. 

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Are you looking for an innovative position where you can utilize your skills in a thriving environment? Grand Canyon University Campus Technology offers innovative jobs in the latest tech fields while integrating critical thinking, problem-solving and hands-on experience. If this interests you than we are looking for you!

What you will do:

• Install and maintain web, application, and authentication server(s); ensures backup copies of all files are routinely made; maintains system documentation.

• Ensure the integrity and security of enterprise data, multiple databases, and during data transfer in accordance with department needs and industry best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.

• Manage user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.

• Identify system problems, recommend solutions, and escalate as necessary. Assist in developing plans, schedules, and requirements for the deployment of systems.

• Apply vendor-supplied fixes necessary to repair security vulnerabilities.  Ability to adapt, integrate, and modify existing programs or vendor-supplied packaged programs for use with existing information systems.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you need:

• Associate degree in computer science, data processing, or related field. A minimum of one year of experience as a systems administrator with a background and demonstrated expertise in hardware, documentation techniques, and systems analysis or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated specified experience is required.

• Knowledge of relational database systems and SQL tools. Knowledge of the relationship between databases and other software and the interfaces necessary to facilitate a cohesive system.

• Requires knowledge and/or operation of ERP systems.

• Knowledge of and/or experience in document creation, management, and imaging.

• Knowledge of current technology and practices, including application and network security.

• Good communication skills (oral and written) and good interpersonal and organizational skills, with a professional demeanor and strong personal ethics. As well as good time management skills, with the ability to take ownership and complete assigned tasks individually and in a team setting.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus