Consults with faculty and students to define IT infrastructure operating requirements. Recommends computer software and hardware necessary to meet these operational
requirements for research and instructional activities. Implement administration functions, security measures, backup and recovery procedures to IT infrastructure systems and application server components.

• Provides computer support to the College of Engineering and Computing on daily operations of EIC IT systems and networking. Assists in the planning, installation, monitor, repair, and upgrade on a variety of UNIX and Microsoft systems; and administration of typical services like file service, authentication, remote access, application serving, virtual machines, hosted services, databases, backups, and network routing.
• Assists in maintaining both physical and virtual computer security systems.
• Instructs users in the use of system and networking technology through seminars, documentation, and other educational methods.
• Assists in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining security applications to support the control systems and subsystems employed by the computing center. Installs and updates new versions of applications necessary for laboratory use. Programs and maintains scripts to automate administrative functions. Programs and/or integrates software for the development of research and instructional use.
• Maintains network infrastructure in full operating condition and performs emergency calls during system failure, when necessary, as well as major system upgrades.
• Assists in the implementation and support of the computing center hardware and software architectures. Assists with advising faculty and staff on purchases of computer and related equipment.
• Assists implementing and monitoring computing center rules and policies. Provides recommendation of new and improved procedures to effectively manage the college Windows OS and UNIX infrastructure for both physical and virtual environments.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the emerging state of the art systems and networking technologies by reading journals, manufacturer literature, and other appropriate material. Attending conferences, workshops, and seminars which will be useful for skill assessment and improvement.
• Works closely with EIC IT senior personnel in maintaining a system backup infrastructure for cross-platform environment and network health monitory systems.
• Maintains Citrix XenApp servers and Microfocus infrastructure, using e-Directory and Microsoft AD.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification from a department administrator.

• High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in the field; or technical certification or associated degree.

• Experience working with computer operating systems like Microsoft Windows, MacOS, and Linux/Unix.
• Knowledge with IT security practices and procedures.
• Experience configuring and maintaining computer hardware, components, operating systems, and peripherals.
• Experience working with modern networking equipment.

• Staff

• $40,000 - $45,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

• Criminal Background Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• May be required to travel to FIU Campuses.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

• This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.