[Remote] Sr Learning Management System Administrator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Clarkson University is hiring a Senior Learning Management System Administrator to own and maintain its Moodle LMS end to end. The role combines Linux infrastructure and Moodle administration with integrations, performance and security management, and support for faculty, staff, and instructional designers.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Linux servers (web servers, database, file servers, and caches) that form the Moodle environment, including performance tuning and capacity planning
• Own system monitoring, usage-based performance analysis, and reporting to guide optimization decisions
• Implement and maintain backups, access controls, and security hardening to protect user data and system integrity
• Apply Moodle updates and security patches on a defined cadence; lead planning and execution of major upgrades and migrations
• Contribute to broader Linux system administration and data center infrastructure maintenance
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation
• Configure and maintain the Moodle LMS (plugins, themes, roles, and enrollment workflows) to keep it performant and available
• Manage the integrations that drive user accounts, permissions, and course enrollments
• Ensure LTI and SCORM integrations and other system connections function reliably across the LMS and adjacent applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues spanning server, database, and application layers
• Partner with instructional designers and educators to ensure the LMS meets curriculum and training needs
• Provide direct technical support and training to faculty and staff on LMS usage and best practices
• Collaborate with IT colleagues on seamless integration between the LMS and other University systems
• Operate with a high degree of independence, exercising sound judgment on system and project decisions
• Lead projects and, where applicable, provide direct supervision to technical staff
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Completion of secondary education (high school) or equivalent
• Five to seven years of system administration
• Design, planning and implementation of at least one major system or service
• Project lead of the implementation of at least one major project or service
• Proven experience in administering and maintaining Moodle-based Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Sakai, or other similar open-source LMS acceptable)
• Strong proficiency in Linux server administration
• Knowledge of eLearning standards (ie. SCORM, LTI)
• In-depth knowledge of PHP, MariaDB, and Apache web server or similar technologies
• Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and XML
• Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or related field
• More than ten years of system administration demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
• Knowledge of digital accessibility and WCAG 2.1 AA requirements
• Direct management of one part time or full-time technical staff member
• Project lead or manager on the implementation of multiple concurrent major projects or services

Benefits

• Remote work is available only to employees residing in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, or Wisconsin.
• Hybrid work

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