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University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 12 hours ago

System Analyst: IT Support and Security, Information Technology

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is seeking a Systems Analyst focusing on IT Support and Security. This entry-level position is responsible for assisting with the support, security, analysis, and implementation of business processes and technology solutions within Enterprise Systems.

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Responsibilities

Provides high quality functional and technical support for areas, processes, and technologies managed by the Enterprise Systems teams. Serves as a primary point of contact for offices, processes, third-party vendors, and technology partners
Communicates with the customer, performs problem analysis and research, outlines resolution options, and takes appropriate actions to resolve problems under supervision
Assists in developing instructions and training sessions for customers to ensure effective use of systems. Documents business practices accurately and maintains up-to-date records of tools and technologies used in implementing solutions
Assists customers in meeting their operational reporting needs through writing SQL queries and basic analysis
Works closely with customers, technical staff, and management to gather requirements, develop estimates, and assist with the overall implementation plans. Directly performs documentation and testing of solution components and any other steps as defined or delegated by management for this solution
Develops and maintains security-related documentation such as incident response procedures (IRPs), monitoring protocols, and best practices for system security
Assists in investigating security incidents by gathering evidence, documenting findings, and coordinating with management or external stakeholders as needed
Assists system administrators in monitoring for suspicious activity or vulnerabilities
Provides support to users impacted by security incidents by assisting with password resets, account recovery, or other remediation efforts
Starts to develop expertise in the business processes of assigned functional office and solutions. Identify areas for improvement as it pertains to the operations of enterprise systems utilized at UTC (ie: Argos, ERPs (Banner, Oracle, DASH), campus portal, DegreeWorks, NextGen Dynamic Forms, TeamDynamix, Microsoft 365, identity management, etc.)
Starts to develop expertise in assigned technologies and security practices through training, research, and hands-on experience

Qualification

SQLCybersecurity conceptsIncident response proceduresTechnical supportProgramming languagesCustomer serviceAnalytical skillsInterpersonal communicationProblem-solvingTime management

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and vendors
Aptitude for technical support and solution development with enterprise level systems
Excellent decision-making, time-management, and planning skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a willingness to learn quickly
Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and operating systems
Ability to recognize suspicious activity and conduct incident response procedures
Ability to be an enthusiastic and resourceful team member
Ability to be a self-starter and motivated to move projects forward
Ability to manage competing priorities in a highly demanding environment
Effective customer service skills to engage customers, resolve issues with a sense of urgency, communicate in a timely manner, and provide clear documentation and training materials
Basic knowledge and experience with programming languages
Detailed knowledge of policies and procedures of university operations

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in a STEM or Business field of study
Experience working in higher education
Experience working in a customer service environment utilizing service management tools like Jira, TeamDynamix, etc
Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Company

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.

H1B Sponsorship

University of Tennessee, Knoxville has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Bruce Behn
Dean and CEO, Digital Learning
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Mark Savage
Chief Technology Officer, Digital Learning at UT
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