To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Two-year college degree and two or more years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience with Linux environments, including installation, upgrade, configuration and basic systems administration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, and ability to provide excellent client service.
• Ability to apply diagnostic techniques and information technology best practices, including security, to problem resolution and troubleshooting.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Experience with typical support ticketing and task management and tracking systems.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn about, basic security concerns and solutions in networked/distributed computing environments, including configuration of SSH, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with common Linux utilities and ability to scaffold systems tasks via scripts.
• Experience with automating systems administration tasks with Ansible.

Why Stanford is for you:

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.