Infrastructure Systems Analyst

Butler University’s Information Technology department is currently seeking a passionate and skilled Infrastructure Systems Analyst who is eager to join a team that values education, collaboration, innovation, and fun.

The Analyst will be involved with Butler’s enterprise infrastructure technology at all levels, including virtualized compute environment, backup and storage systems, wired and wireless networks, and associated applications (including but not limited to Windows Server / Ubuntu, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, ESXI, and VCenter.

Additionally, the Analyst will have the unique opportunity to participate in business ventures as part of a new Butler entity in service to the local community.

Alongside this, the Analyst will have the opportunity to obtain a variety of technology certifications including Cisco, Ruckus, Synology, and others.

As a member of the Butler IT team, the Analyst will be responsible for designing and implementing robust solutions, managing system configurations, and ensuring seamless integration with emerging technologies.

The role requires a hands-on approach to troubleshooting complex issues, optimizing system performance, and staying abreast of industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions, in addition to daily operational work (including provisioning, de-provisioning, patching, configuration updates, and remediating security issues).

The Analyst will also work with hardware vendors, provide detailed written documentation of support protocols for supported systems, and provide occasional end-user training.

Are you ready to move your career forward? Are you interested in joining a world-class group of technology professionals to support and enhance the teaching and learning of Butler students?

If you are motivated by the ideas of equity and academic excellence upon which Butler University was founded, we invite you to consider joining our team where we boldly innovate and enrich the communities around us.

Key accountabilities of the Infrastructure Systems Analyst include :

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and reliable IT infrastructure solutions.

Provide expert-level support for escalated technical issues, serving as a resource for complex problem resolution and root cause analysis.

Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand specific business requirements and translate them into effective IT infrastructure solutions

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning activities to ensure the scalability of the IT environment

Provide ad-hoc end-user training for application systems.

Provide and be committed to exceptional customer service and proactively undertake initiatives that improve customer experience.

Minimum requirements include :

3-5 years experience managing / supporting IT infrastructure

3-5 years of experience in a full-time technical role

Direct experience providing support for enterprise application systems

Experience with coding (Python / PowerShell / Bash preferred) as well as an understanding of best practices in task automation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Flexibility in a changing environment

Proven experience in analyzing system / business processes to identify inefficiencies and developing strategies for improvement

Ability and desire to thrive in a team environment

Willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed including occasional evenings, early mornings, and weekends

Preferred requirements include :

Experience with any of the following :

Windows Server

Ubuntu and / or Oracle Linux

VMware Hypervisor stacks

Active Directory

Virtualized server and storage systems

Network hardware including Ruckus and Cisco Meraki wireless

Experience with next-generation firewalls and endpoint protection systems

Managing switches, routers, firewall, IPS, Prime, wireless, ISE (NAC)

Network / platform-agnostic desktop / BYOD troubleshooting and support experience

DNS and DHCP (Windows based preferred) administration

Windows / Mac operating systems

Experience with cybersecurity and assessment / remediation of identified security risks

Experience with data ingest systems including CSV input / output

Experience with vendor relationship management

Project management / budgeting experience

Experience in a higher education and / or a large / complex IT organization

Experience with writing, organizing and maintaining technical documentation

4-year degree in a technical field

Additionally, qualified candidates should possess the following :

Proven customer service and telephone skills; professional appearance and demeanor under pressure

Desire to learn and support multiple platforms (Windows, Linux, Apple, etc.)

Ability to visualize, articulate, conceptualize and solve problems

Experience leading small and mid-sized projects

Ability to organize / manage work that is assigned from different sources while balancing shifting priorities

Character traits, including the following : trustworthy; exhibits bias for action and avoids analysis paralysis; seeks to understand before being understood;

client advocate; and willing to change and try new things

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include :

• Paid Time Off and Holidays :
• 18 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
• Health :
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
• Retirement :
• 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
• Tuition Assistance :
• Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
• Employees & spouses- undergraduate / graduate degrees
• Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
• Covers tuition only
• Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks :
• Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
• LinkedIn Learning Courses
• Free premium subscription to the Calm App
• Discount at the College Bookstore
• Discount on select Athletic and Arts / Events Center Performances
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