System Analyst

Are you ready to be part of an exciting transformation? Nanook Technology Services (NTS), the new identity of the UAF IT and User Services team under the visionary leadership of our CIO, is looking for a talented System Analyst to join our ranks. Join us in this updated IT structure, where NTS is committed to enabling UAF to address university needs and provide innovative campus-centered solutions. If you're eager to contribute to meaningful change and make a difference in higher education through technology, we invite you to become a valued member of the NTS team! 

The System Analyst position at NTS within the University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF), presents an exciting opportunity for a tech-savvy individual who thrives on collaboration and problem-solving. As a System Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technology and organizational objectives. Working closely with cross-functional teams, academic departments, and key stakeholders, you will be responsible for understanding their technology needs and aligning solutions with the overarching goals of UAF. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation and efficiency across campus, enabling the university to address evolving needs and deliver cutting-edge solutions. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to make a meaningful impact in higher education and are eager to be part of a dynamic team driving positive change, this role is tailor-made for you. Join us at NTS and be at the forefront of transforming the technological landscape of UAF.

To excel in this role, we're looking for someone with a broad range of skills and experiences. You should have experience with automation tools like Chef or Puppet, or similar alternatives. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines is important, especially using tools such as Git, Jenkins, or Travis-CI for automating testing and managing continuous delivery deployments. We're also seeking someone proficient in at least one programming language like Ruby, Python, Perl, Java, or C/C++, with general familiarity across various languages.

A solid understanding of full-stack web development is key, including knowledge of JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, and frameworks such as Django, Rails, Flask, Phoenix, or NodeJS. You should have strong database design and SQL knowledge, with any experience in NoSQL being a plus (but not required). Experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS, is preferred, though OpenStack, Google Cloud, or Azure experience would also be valuable.

Additionally, you should have hands-on experience with VMWare technologies like vSphere, vCenter Server, Horizon View, and ESXi, along with several years of working with Windows Server platforms and a strong grasp of Active Directory. Advanced knowledge of computer networking is essential, as is the ability to identify and resolve complex technical problems. A solid understanding of security best practices, including intrusion detection and prevention techniques, will be important. Finally, strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are a must, as well as at least four years of field experience in a complex, enterprise-level environment.

 Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience. Relevant experience in Systems Engineering. Demonstrated effective written communication skills.

Position Details:

This position is located on-site at the Troth Yeddha' Campus in Fairbanks, Alaska.  This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.  To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. 

Please include a resume and a one-page cover letter describing how your background and qualifications are a fit for this position, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Lee Ann Amerson, Nanook Technology Services  HR Coordinator, at lamerson@alaska.edu or (907) 474-6664.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.