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Michigan State University

Information Technologist I

🇺🇸 East Lansing, MI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ July 3rd, 2025

Unix

Edtech.com's Summary

The College of Engineering is hiring an Information Technologist I to provide comprehensive support for the college's technology infrastructure, including network, desktop, mobile, remote systems, and servers. The role involves troubleshooting technical issues, supporting internal application systems, deploying new software, and implementing emerging technologies for a diverse user base including students, faculty, and staff.

Highlights
  • Provide network, desktop, mobile, remote, and server administration and support for the College of Engineering's technology infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues; coordinate and support internal application systems across the college and campus units.
  • Test and deploy new software and computing environments while researching and implementing emerging technologies.
  • Required experience includes development and deployment of learning environments such as RDS and VDI, and support of Linux compute clusters including JupyterHub.
  • Maintain and support a 24/7 IT environment integrating UNIX and Windows systems for academic, administrative, and research purposes.
  • Familiarity with engineering-specific software and ability to develop tailored solutions for engineering disciplines.
  • Implement and enforce security practices compliant with NIST SP 800-171 standards and promote security education among users.
  • Knowledge typically reflects a four-year degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with 1-3 years of progressive IT experience.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational skills, and ability to manage complex tasks and collaborate in teams.
  • Work hours are standard 8-5 schedule; position supports a wide user base including engineering students, staff, faculty, and administrators.

Information Technologist I Full Description

Position Summary
The individual in this critical position will serve as a key resource for the College of Engineering and its stakeholders by providing comprehensive support for the college’s technology infrastructure. This includes administering and supporting network, desktop, mobile, and remote systems, as well as servers and user resources. The incumbent will contribute to the strategic planning and ongoing development of information systems used by a broad audience, including engineering students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, coordinating and supporting internal application systems used within the college and by other campus units, testing and deploying new software and computing environments, and researching, planning, and implementing emerging technologies.

Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Computer Science or Information Systems, or a related information technology field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related information technology field; experience in the development and deployment of multiple learning environments such as RDS and VDI; experience supporting large compute clusters running Linux as well as Linus clusters supporting JupyterHub, clusters for supporting RDS, and implementation of VDI in test labs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Desired Qualifications
  • Proven ability to support a large, complex network and mobile technology environment that spans multiple locations, departments, and a diverse user base with varying needs and expectations.
  • Experience maintaining and supporting a 24/7 IT environment that integrates UNIX and Windows systems across academic, administrative, and research functions.
  • Familiarity with engineering-specific software applications and tools, including experience in developing or enhancing solutions tailored to engineering disciplines.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot system issues effectively, manage multiple priorities and complex tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate successfully in a team-oriented environment.
  • Knowledge and experience implementing and enforcing security practices that align with the NIST SP 800-171 standards.
  • Understanding of the importance of security education and the ability to promote best practices among users.
  • Experience supporting applications and systems designed for engineering students, researchers, staff, and administrators.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials
Resume
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
Bidding eligibility ends July 8, 2025, 11:55 PM

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