Bay de Noc Community College · 7 hours ago
Laboratory Specialist – Computer Networking Systems & Security (CNSS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 2025-2026
Bay de Noc Community College is seeking a Laboratory Specialist for their Computer Networking Systems & Security (CNSS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide lab support assistance and ensure the maintenance of CNSS and GIS labs, while actively supporting student success in collaboration with faculty.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Assist with maintaining CNSS\GIS labs (402E, 402F, 402H and GIS server availability), server room, servers, and workstations (hardware, images, storage, network, wireless)
Actively support student success by assisting CNSS and GIS faculty with labs and classroom support (open lab, testing and assessment, etc.)
Assist in lab maintenance and equipment recommendations or selection of vendors to fix or return failed components (hard drives, adapters, etc.)
Maintain CNSS lab workstations and servers by ensuring updates occur, lab hardware and software maintenance, and CNSS domain security is applied and followed
Organize and maintain software inventory controls related to Dreamspark\Microsoft IT Academy licensing
Work with IT Department to ensure students are able to use their IT credentials to log onto CNSS workstations each fall by checking with each class and instructor
Assist with CNSS Assessments including (Certiport\CompTIA\Microsoft\EH Council), including maintaining the functioning of Certiport software for all CNSS labs and performing work as directed by the ITS Department in Business Division labs
Provide information related to career exploration at the direction of the CNSS\GIS faculty
Assist in maintaining positive relationships with employers and advisory board members
Qualification
Required
Degree seeking student in CT\CNSS or related IT degree
Working towards obtaining at least one Industry certification such as CompTIA A+ or Network+, Cisco certification preferred (CCNA)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications
Experience using Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or Google Document environments
Preferred
Willingness and ability to travel to local/regional CNSS sites as needed
Proprietary and open-source software expertise preferred
Benefits
Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems