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Systems/Network Analyst 3

Requisition ID req36895

Working Title Systems/Network Analyst 3

Position Grade 14

Position Summary

We are looking for experienced Systems/Network Analyst 3 staff responsible for management, maintenance and monitoring server related hardware for multiple systems, servers including virtual environments. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to inform and coordinate with our New Mexico HPV Pap Registry leadership, IT team members and institutional partners. Responsibilities for this position also include coordination and implementation of the upgrading and updating of operating systems, applications, databases, backup/recovery and repository servers; application software installation and updating on multiple servers and multiple databases; managing server’s internal and external users (creation, security, monitoring). The positions maintain networks and security in coordination with the Program Director and our IT staff. Strong programming skills are required. Efficient independent and collaborative troubleshooting, guidance, and training of staff on custom applications is expected as well as the desire to work on a team to complete small-, medium- and large-scale projects. The individual will work to create new methods to optimize, standardize and update systems design, documentation and communications all in support of the Center for HPV Prevention that houses the New Mexico HPV Pap Registry.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients from all across the state. And they partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. In 2024 they treated more than 15,000 patients in almost 105,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 2,075 patients participated in cancer clinical trials to study new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNM Cancer Center were awarded $38.3 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 750 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department.
• Successful candidate may be subject to a criminal background check prior to starting work.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution and/or experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Linux/Unix: High level programming skills (shell scripting, python, JavaScript, PERL etc.)
• Knowledge of RHEL Security and best practices, IPTABLES, NFTABLES, Security Hardening.
• Linux systems administration, including skill with command line, Up2date, yum, Cron, Samba, Postfix, Rsync
• Oracle: Skill with Oracle 19C and higher, PL/SQL, SQL, backup and recovery tools
• Other: Knowledge of encryption clients and tools (e.g. Nutanix AHV, Nagios, Kaseya, Groundworks, Storage Area Networks (SAN)
• Security+, CySA+Web: HTML/CSS. JavaScript

Additional Requirements

Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

Applicants must provide names of 3 professional references that the hiring official can contact.

Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department Center for HPV Prevention (099A0)

Employment Type Staff

Staff Type Term - Full-Time

Term End Date 1 year from date of hire

Status Exempt

Pay $4,924.40 - $9,167.60

Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required Yes

For Best Consideration Date 6/8/2026

Eligible for Remote Work No

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

APPLICANT: Please complete the official application; making sure to include all prior work experience and average hours worked per week. Attach your Current Resume; listing three Professional References. Attach your Cover Letter that details how your experience matches the position as described above; including any Preferred Qualifications.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.