The Senior Architect has primary responsibility for data center architecture and direct administration of about 100 Linux servers running a wide variety of applications, from DNS, DHCP and Apache to MySQL, OpenLDAP, Oracle, and Moodle. Primary responsibility for Identity and Access Management for Carleton, including SSO setup and integration tasks.  This position shares on-call responsibilities with four other staff on a rotating basis. Although system maintenance is increasingly automated, occasional off-hours work may be required.

The Senior Architect works closely with others in IT to ensure effective data security, business continuity, and performance; partner with the rest of the system administration team to manage our enterprise storage and backup systems. Serves as the Linux expert within the system administration team. Installs, configures, secures, and maintains a wide variety of Linux servers and applications.

What Carleton College has for you: Carleton offers a generous benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plans with a 10% employer contribution with immediate vesting, a health savings account with college contribution, a generous paid time off, as well as access to many other campus amenities.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications. To learn more visit: https://carleton.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CarletonCareers/job/Senior-Architect_R-00418

Carleton is a private liberal arts residential campus with nearly 2000 students and 800 faculty & staff. Carleton is located in Northfield, Minnesota, approximately 40 miles south of the Twin Cities. Northfield is a short commute from the metro that offers an interesting alternative to working in corporate America. A place with small town charm with big city opportunity. If you are looking for a stimulating environment to work, take a closer look at this opportunity today.

The successful candidate possesses a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience supporting Linux/UNIX systems or 15 years of experience supporting Linux/UNIX systems. Has customer-focused communication skills appropriate for Carleton’s diverse student body, faculty, and staff. Has the ability to solve problems both independently and in a team environment.

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About Carleton College

Carleton is a private liberal arts predominantly residential campus with nearly 2000 students and 800 faculty & staff. Founded in 1866, Carleton College is an independent and highly selective liberal arts college with a diverse and exceptionally able student body, a talented faculty whose first priority is teaching, and a continued commitment to the liberal arts. A four-year college, Carleton offers the Bachelor of Arts degree. Its students can choose from 37 majors and 15 concentrations in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located in Northfield, Minnesota, 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.

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