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UTHealth is looking for a Sr. System Administrator with a focus on DevOps and a well-rounded background in systems and cloud support. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in AWS resource management, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), system monitoring, and automation, while collaborating closely with application owners and other team members to ensure performance, reliability, and transparency.
This position aligns closely with DevOps principles, emphasizing automation, continuous integration, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable and resilient infrastructure.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is the most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System. Data Center Operations (DCO), under the direction of the Infrastructure Team at UTHEALTH, operates the university’s primary data centers at UCT (University Center Tower) and Guhn Rd. DCO also administers standards for multiple data centers on the UTHealth campus. DCO comprises three primary areas: Infrastructure & Operational Support, Database & Application Support, and Datacenter & Infrastructure.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’s resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us, you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for all procedures and processes necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of organizational servers, data systems, file structures, computer operating systems and computer system software.
- Responsible for all activities related to system administration.
- Assigns personnel to various projects, directs their activities, and evaluates their work.
- Responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, security and integrity of computer operating systems and supporting software.
- Implements operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability, safety and performance of the system.
- Performs programming and testing.
- Conducts studies of projected enhancements in hardware and software and presents recommendations to management.
- Conducts performance measurement and evaluation of the computer system.
- Determines and implements security and performance improvement activities.
- Participates in all phases of total system planning and in the generation of justifications and specifications for facility requirements and enhancements.
- Implements system software projects.
- Plans and supervises training of systems administrator personnel.
- Presents technical briefings.
- Participates in formulation and implementation of installation standards and procedures.
- Attends professional conferences and acts in place of supervisor as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Technical Qualifications include:
Required:
Customer Service / Collaboration / Transparency: Customer service, collaboration, and transparency are pillars of the Data Center Operations mindset and critical to the success of our mission. Candidates must demonstrate a proactive, communicative, and service-oriented approach to working with stakeholders and end users.
Cloud Administration & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience managing AWS cloud resources. Must be proficient in developing and maintaining Terraform code for provisioning, configuration, and security. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub workflows, and version-controlled infrastructure is expected.
Systems Administration: Experience with virtual and physical server administration is essential for supporting legacy systems and hybrid infrastructure. Foundational knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS is also expected, as these technologies may interact with broader infrastructure workflows.
Monitoring & Observability: Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, AWS CloudWatch and Dynatrace. Candidates should be comfortable interpreting basic metrics, responding to alerts, and contributing to observability efforts that align with DevOps feedback loops.
Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in Python, PowerShell and Terraform scripting for automating infrastructure workflows. Familiarity with AWS Step Functions and Lambda functions is necessary, as these services are used in existing automation pipelines. Experience with event-driven architecture and cloud-native automation is a plus.
Organizational Skills: Ability to understand project methodology and planning. Use of Azure DevOps, Microsoft Teams and M365 tools such as Planner. Strong attention to detail and follow-through is essential for maintaining system reliability and supporting cross-functional initiatives.
Communication and Teamwork: Ability to communicate both written and orally to a wide variety of audiences.
Must be able to think logically in solving problems and implement workable solutions.
Must be able to resolve all existing and newly discovered problems to move the project towards completion.
Must be able to work in a team environment and be a self-contributor, meeting all project-related goals.
Candidates should have a broad scope of technical capabilities that will enable them to handle all aspects of application management as well as communicate and discuss technical design issues and problem resolution with Application and System Administrators.
Must be able to work with vendors and clients both internal to IT and external, to understand needs to scope projects and system environments to satisfy the overall objective of any project.
Availability: UTHealth System Administrators support a variety of mission-critical, 24x7 patient-care-focused systems that must be readily available. To support these systems, scheduled and unscheduled after-hours work is often required. There is also an on-call rotation scheduled months in advance to help triage issues after hours and on holidays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree training in Information Technology required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience in information technology support and systems administration in diverse environments required.
Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. This is an on-site role.
INTRODUCTION
UTHealth is looking for a Sr. System Administrator with a focus on DevOps and a well-rounded background in systems and cloud support. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in AWS resource management, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), system monitoring, and automation, while collaborating closely with application owners and other team members to ensure performance, reliability, and transparency.
This position aligns closely with DevOps principles, emphasizing automation, continuous integration, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable and resilient infrastructure.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is the most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System. Data Center Operations (DCO), under the direction of the Infrastructure Team at UTHEALTH, operates the university’s primary data centers at UCT (University Center Tower) and Guhn Rd. DCO also administers standards for multiple data centers on the UTHealth campus. DCO comprises three primary areas: Infrastructure & Operational Support, Database & Application Support, and Datacenter & Infrastructure.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’s resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us, you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for all procedures and processes necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of organizational servers, data systems, file structures, computer operating systems and computer system software.
- Responsible for all activities related to system administration.
- Assigns personnel to various projects, directs their activities, and evaluates their work.
- Responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, security and integrity of computer operating systems and supporting software.
- Implements operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability, safety and performance of the system.
- Performs programming and testing.
- Conducts studies of projected enhancements in hardware and software and presents recommendations to management.
- Conducts performance measurement and evaluation of the computer system.
- Determines and implements security and performance improvement activities.
- Participates in all phases of total system planning and in the generation of justifications and specifications for facility requirements and enhancements.
- Implements system software projects.
- Plans and supervises training of systems administrator personnel.
- Presents technical briefings.
- Participates in formulation and implementation of installation standards and procedures.
- Attends professional conferences and acts in place of supervisor as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Technical Qualifications include:
Required:
Customer Service / Collaboration / Transparency: Customer service, collaboration, and transparency are pillars of the Data Center Operations mindset and critical to the success of our mission. Candidates must demonstrate a proactive, communicative, and service-oriented approach to working with stakeholders and end users.
Cloud Administration & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience managing AWS cloud resources. Must be proficient in developing and maintaining Terraform code for provisioning, configuration, and security. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub workflows, and version-controlled infrastructure is expected.
Systems Administration: Experience with virtual and physical server administration is essential for supporting legacy systems and hybrid infrastructure. Foundational knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS is also expected, as these technologies may interact with broader infrastructure workflows.
Monitoring & Observability: Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, AWS CloudWatch and Dynatrace. Candidates should be comfortable interpreting basic metrics, responding to alerts, and contributing to observability efforts that align with DevOps feedback loops.
Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in Python, PowerShell and Terraform scripting for automating infrastructure workflows. Familiarity with AWS Step Functions and Lambda functions is necessary, as these services are used in existing automation pipelines. Experience with event-driven architecture and cloud-native automation is a plus.
Organizational Skills: Ability to understand project methodology and planning. Use of Azure DevOps, Microsoft Teams and M365 tools such as Planner. Strong attention to detail and follow-through is essential for maintaining system reliability and supporting cross-functional initiatives.
Communication and Teamwork: Ability to communicate both written and orally to a wide variety of audiences.
Must be able to think logically in solving problems and implement workable solutions.
Must be able to resolve all existing and newly discovered problems to move the project towards completion.
Must be able to work in a team environment and be a self-contributor, meeting all project-related goals.
Candidates should have a broad scope of technical capabilities that will enable them to handle all aspects of application management as well as communicate and discuss technical design issues and problem resolution with Application and System Administrators.
Must be able to work with vendors and clients both internal to IT and external, to understand needs to scope projects and system environments to satisfy the overall objective of any project.
Availability: UTHealth System Administrators support a variety of mission-critical, 24x7 patient-care-focused systems that must be readily available. To support these systems, scheduled and unscheduled after-hours work is often required. There is also an on-call rotation scheduled months in advance to help triage issues after hours and on holidays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree training in Information Technology required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience in information technology support and systems administration in diverse environments required.
Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. This is an on-site role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Systems Administrator
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before interviews so employers don't stall on degree equivalency questions.
Target enterprises with dedicated IT infrastructure teams
Large financial services firms, healthcare networks, and cloud-heavy tech companies routinely file LCAs for systems administrator roles. These employers already understand prevailing wage obligations under DOL rules, which shortens the sponsorship conversation significantly.
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Use Migrate Mate to find Senior Systems Administrator roles where employers have confirmed E-3 sponsorship. The platform surfaces roles by visa type, saving you from applying to positions where the employer has never sponsored an Australian national.
Frame your job offer around specialty occupation criteria
The E-3 requires your role to meet the specialty occupation standard. Ensure your offer letter specifies that a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field is a minimum requirement, not just preferred.
Confirm LCA filing timing before you resign overseas
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before you can apply for your E-3 visa at the consulate. Standard DOL processing runs about seven business days, but build extra time into your start date to avoid gaps.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This is especially useful for systems administrator roles where job duties span multiple functions and the specialty occupation write-up needs precision.
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Find Senior Systems Administrator JobsSenior Systems Administrator E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Senior Systems Administrator jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Senior Systems Administrator roles where employers have confirmed E-3 visa sponsorship. Many employers are willing to sponsor but don't advertise it, and Migrate Mate filters by visa type so you're targeting companies already prepared to file an LCA and support your application through the consulate stage.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Senior Systems Administrator role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or information technology. Roles where any general degree is acceptable, or where extensive experience substitutes entirely for a degree, can face scrutiny. Your offer letter and job description need to reflect the degree requirement explicitly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Senior Systems Administrator roles?
The E-3 has significant advantages for Australians in this role. There's no annual cap, no lottery, and processing at Australian consulates typically runs two to four weeks. The H-1B requires lottery selection with roughly one-in-four odds, and cap-subject petitions are tied to an October 1 start date. For a Senior Systems Administrator with an offer in hand, the E-3 path is far more direct.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while working as a Senior Systems Administrator in the U.S.?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before starting with them if your current visa is tied to your previous employer. Some practitioners advise getting a new stamp at an Australian consulate during the transition. There's no USCIS transfer petition required, which makes employer changes faster than under H-1B portability rules.
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