Server Administrator Web Developer

Description:Preferred candidate will be working with systems vendors to maintain and organize vendor supplied server space. Key aspects of the position include the creation, monitoring, and maintenance of students accounts. The position provides consultation regarding IT applications relevant to departmental needs and serves as an advocate for faculty requirements within the School of IS&T. The position provides network and server support to IS&T systems users.Responsibilities, Skills and Typical Activities:- Monitoring system metrics, performing regular server maintenance such as backups and restores, OS patches.- A strong orientation to server security.- Demonstrated technical troubleshooting and problem solving skills.- Resourceful, detail-oriented professional who is able to operate both independently and as part of a team. - Acting in a consulting capacity; hardware and software recommendations.- Maintaining technical currency; providing technical recommendations for strategic planning.- Assists with departmental website design and maintenance.- Performing other programming and/or system development duties as assigned per management directives.A Likely Activities Breakdown: - Managing Student Accounts 40% - Programming Web Systems & Utilities 30% - Preparing reports and Standard Operating Procedures 10%- Performing other duties as assigned per management directives 20%Qualifications:Required Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or other closely related field preferred- Two years experience as a systems level programmer or system technician in a Linux and windows environment. - Thorough understanding of systems, server and network architectures.- Knowledge and understanding of client/server systems architecture and Internet/Web networking concepts.Measurement of Success:- Resources are maintained in accordance with the requirements of the school. - Systems are designed, implemented and maintained as needed.- Maintain the integrity and security of the information and the server.- Student, faculty and management needs and concerns are addressed in a timely and efficient manner.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceFull time employees enjoy these outstanding benefits: *401(k) plan *Comprehensive health, dental and short term disability & long term disability plans *Business casual dress code *Sick days, personal days, holidays, and vacation days *A friendly, team oriented environmentJob Location: remote, ILJob Number: 6427BRCompany URL: http://www.kaplan.eduCompany Profile:Kaplan University is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing innovative undergraduate, graduate, and continuing professional education. Our programs foster student learning with opportunities to launch, enhance, or change careers in a diverse global society. Kaplan University is committed to general education, a student-centered service and support approach, and applied scholarship in a practical environment. Kaplan University is a unit of Kaplan, Inc., a worldwide education services provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). www.kaplan.com