Virginia Tech Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT) · 2 hours ago
IT Systems and Security Specialist
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yrVirginia Tech Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT) is seeking an IT Systems and Security Specialist to join their College of Natural Resources and Environment. The role involves ensuring the secure operation of IT systems, providing support to faculty, staff, and students, and participating in various IT projects.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Ensure continuous and secure operations of CNRE’s IT systems, data storage services, and endpoint system monitoring
Participate in day-to-day proactive support of CNRE faculty, staff, and students including hardware and software support, data storage implementation and support, security system best practices, endpoint management and reporting, and risk compliance
Have ownership and/or participation in various projects as assigned in collaboration with CNRE IT leadership
Utilize communication, presentation and problem-solving skills
Identify highly complex problems, investigate them, address them, and learn from them
Provide excellent customer service to work collaboratively and effectively with faculty, staff, and students
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science or related field
Significant experience supporting and maintaining Windows and Macintosh computer hardware systems and software
Working knowledge of endpoint management tools like BigFix, JAMF, or Microsoft Intune
Significant knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy
Working knowledge of modern scripting languages like PowerShell
Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining security best practices
Excellent problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience in Linux environments, specifically Ubuntu
Experience using a ticketing system
Knowledge of android and IOS devices
Understanding of various AV and instructional development hardware systems
Experience working in higher education
Knowledge of data analytics platforms like Splunk
Company
Virginia Tech Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT)
With a #3 national ranking*, Virginia Tech's Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT) graduate degree and certificate programs deliver on an outstanding education to prepare the next generation of leaders in critical and emerging technology fields.
Founded in 1999
2-10 employees
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