Associate System Administrator
UHS
Summary
The Corporate IS Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Associate System Administrator. As part of a team of more experienced staff, the Associate System Administrator supports Behavioral Health Division employees including corporate, local, and remote staff by troubleshooting and maintaining servers, PCs, and peripheral equipment.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Investigates customer support issues to determine the nature of the problem and implement an appropriate resolution.
- Performs ongoing and routine system maintenance tasks.
- Maintains hardware, operating systems and application software by applying software patches and upgrades.
- Performs ongoing system capacity analysis and hardware lifecycle planning.
- Supports the implementation of applications on assigned projects to effectively accomplish desired objectives.
- Coordinates testing, implementation and training ensuring adherence to policies and standards.
- Works closely with team members to identify and implement resolutions to customer support incidents.
- Collaborates with senior programming, engineering and application support staff on design and implementation of approved projects.
- Contributes to research and analysis of technology based processes and systems for identified business objectives.
- Develops documentation of systems, processes and procedures.
- Coordinates activities related to server support and system administration.
- Provides technical and engineering expertise in the areas of systems-related project planning.
Position Requirements
- Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Basic knowledge of system architecture and operating system internals.
- Some experience working with Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio) preferred but not required.
- Analytical, organization, customer service and communication skills required in the resolution of problems.
- Ability to balance time and effort among multiple projects and support activities according to established priorities.
- Self-motivated and capable of learning through continued study of trade journals, technical manuals and online research.
- Willing and able to share knowledge and expertise with other staff members.
- Travel: Up to 10% depending on projects.
Requirements
- Associate's degree required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Basic knowledge of system architecture and operating system internals
- Experience with Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Microsoft Office preferred but not required
- Analytical, organization, customer service and communication skills required
- Ability to balance time and effort among multiple projects
- Self-motivated and capable of learning through continued study
- Willing to share knowledge and expertise with other staff
- Travel up to 10% depending on projects
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Growth & Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.