Virginia Tech · 1 month ago
Technology Support Analyst
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVirginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. They are seeking a Technology Support Analyst to design, manage, and maintain the department's infrastructure, providing crucial technical support for Windows-based systems and instrument control systems.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Providing on-site technical support to faculty, students, and staff
Managing desktop and laptop computers
Configuring and maintaining instrument interfaces
Ensuring compliance with IT security and safety standards
Working independently and coordinating with other members of the Chemistry Department IT team to meet all computing and laboratory technology needs
Representing IT services within the Chemistry Department
Providing exceptional service-oriented support
Creating and maintaining detailed documentation
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated knowledge and advanced hands-on experience with Windows operating system configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting in an educational, office, or enterprise setting
Experience managing and administering desktop and laptop endpoints, including hardware installation, replacement, repair, and software deployment
Knowledge of IT security issues and ability to implement security practices to satisfy university requirements and best practices
Demonstrated experience with instrument control systems, data acquisition systems, or laboratory equipment interfaces
Ability to understand computer hardware, software, networks, and operating systems, and ability to configure systems to work effectively and reliably
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems methodically and implement solutions with minimal oversight
Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with clients of varying technical knowledge, addressing their needs and concerns professionally
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment with a team-centric mindset
Strong time management and prioritization skills to handle competing support requests and tasks
Ability to maintain professional demeanor and diplomacy in times of high volume or difficult situations
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain detailed documentation
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a technical computer-oriented field or related certifications, or equivalent experience
Experience with Active Directory user provisioning, group management, and troubleshooting, including Group Policy administration
Working knowledge of Mac operating system support and troubleshooting
Knowledge of endpoint management tools and configuration management platforms (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, InTune, Jamf, or similar)
Experience in an academic or research environment
Familiarity with specialized scientific instrumentation (mass spectrometers, NMR systems, chromatography equipment, etc.)
Experience with remote support delivery to distributed locations
Demonstrated supervisory or mentoring experience, or willingness to supervise and train other IT support staff
Experience with IT service ticketing and knowledge management systems
Company
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.
Founded in 1872
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (124)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.09MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureAppalachian Regional Commission
2025-01-16Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.59M
2024-02-15Grant· $0.45M
Leadership Team
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Steven McKnight
Vice President for Strategic Alliances
David Raymond
Associate Vice President for Security and Identity
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