Systems Administrator

Posting Details

I. Job Overview

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation ( GWLAI ) enrich the academic experience of scholars and students and sparks innovation at GW. We enable research and teaching through access to the latest scholarship and rich archival resources, tailored support for researchers at all levels, guidance for faculty who want to explore new teaching methods and technologies in the classroom, and robust support for online education. Through innovative partnerships, dynamic workshops, and team-based approaches to project management and problem solving, GWLAI fosters collaboration and provides leadership across the university to support the shared mission of generating, making accessible, and preserving new knowledge. Having joined the Association of American Universities ( AAU ) in 2023, GW is at an exciting moment in its history and trajectory, and GWLAI is a key partner in supporting the university’s research and scholarly advancements and promoting discoveries and innovations made by the research community.

GWLAI is seeking a collaborative and service-oriented Systems Administrator to join the Scholarly Technology Group ( STG ). STG is a highly collaborative unit where staff and librarians work together to meet student, faculty, and researcher needs across disciplines. As an active member of STG , the Systems Administrator will lead our infrastructure as a service environment and our popular and highly utilized program of consultations and workshops supporting computational and data fluency for all. LAI staff and librarians are champions of open access and open research practices to enhance research reproducibility. We also contribute to the scholarly community through our own software development, research, professional engagement, and service.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the deployment, management, and coordination of cloud infrastructure deployed on AWS .
• Provide support for GW students and researchers on topics such as cloud architecture, application deployment, coding, and/or data analysis through consultations, workshops, and participation in research teams.
• Coordinate technical workshop offerings with a distributed team of instructors in addition to Python Camp and Carpenties events
• Participate in software development projects that enhance access to information and preserving knowledge.
• Serve as an active participant in GWLAI teams and projects across campus.

The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience deploying and managing cloud-based infrastructure on Amazon Web Services
• Knowledge of best practices for teaching computational skills or Carpentries Instructor Certification
• Demonstrated experience with Python, Ruby on Rails, or another modern programming language

Hiring Range $64,048.99 - $99,083.31

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: University Libraries

Family Information Technology

Sub-Family Systems Administration

Stream Individual Contributor

Level Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with some additional flexibility.

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status Hybrid

Telework: Yes

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number: S014194

Job Open Date: 05/11/2026

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.