Computer Specialist I, II, III, or Senior
Computer Specialist I, II, III, or Senior
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Job Description
Position Function:
As a Computer Specialist I II III or Senior you will play a crucial role in optimizing and managing our high-performance computing infrastructure and supporting network to support complex scientific engineering and research applications at the Mississippi State University (MSU) High Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPC2). Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Salary Grade:15
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The High Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPC) an evolution of the MSU NSF Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Computational Field Simulation at Mississippi State University is a coalition of member institutes and centers that share a common core objective of advancing the state-of-the-art in computational science and engineering using high performance computing; a common approach to research that embraces a multi-disciplinary team-oriented concept; and a commitment to a full partnership between education research and service. The mission of the HPC is to serve the University State and Nation through excellence in computational science and engineering.
Area of Specialization:
Windows Operating Systems
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Install configure and manage Windows operating systems on physical and virtual servers and desktops.
2. Upgrades migrations life cycle management and change management processes
3. Create manage and support virtual machines (VMs) and virtual desktop infrastructure based on business needs.
4. Monitor and optimize system performance including resource allocation load balancing and recommend hardware/software upgrades.
5. Perform basic troubleshooting of hardware software and operating systems escalating complex issues to appropriate technical staff as needed.
6. Provide user and system support including coordination with computing staff for integrating services such as file systems printing and other system resources.
7. Implement and maintain security best practices across the computing environments.
8. Package software and schedule automated remote deployments.
9. Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations processes and procedures.
10. Stay current with industry trends and technologies related to systems administration and virtualization.
11. Manage train and provide operational oversight to junior-level system administrators; collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and services.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position will occasionally lead small teams and assist in training developing and evaluation of lower-level computer specialists. This position provides hands-on maintenance of advance research computing infrastructure to support researchers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Level I Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
Level II Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field plus 4 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Level III Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field plus 8 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Senior Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field plus 10 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Promotions are based off years of service as well as knowledge skills abilities and performance
Substitution allowed: Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered with HR Approval.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency with Windows operating systems including experience as a system administrator for virtual and physical environments.
Working knowledge of networking technologies and services such as TCP/IP DNS DHCP PXE VLANS Radius Proxies etc.
Experience with system end-point management tools and platforms such as SCCM KACE Altiris Cisco Secure Endpoint Deep Freeze and backup solutions.
Experience with Active Directory configuration group policy management and site replication.
Experience managing SSL certificates
Experience with virtualization platforms and tools such as VMware vSphere Microsoft Remote Desktop Hyper-V Citrix Virtual Desktop or similar technologies.
Understanding and experience with cybersecurity principles tools and practices including knowledge of NIST 800-53 NIST 800-171 or CMMC Security Controls.
Relevant certifications in information technology or cybersecurity.
Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages such as C C Java Perl Python PHP Shell scripting Power Shell or SQL queries.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to understand and document software business rules and requirements using diagrams written use cases and user stories.
Strong analytical and technical skills with an attention for detail and accuracy.
Strong organization skills and the ability to self-direct efforts to complete planning and documentation requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and directed with the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Work involves occasional exposure to unusual elements found in a data center workspace such as confined space medium noises and lifting of items up to 40 pounds.
Requires limited lifting of files and records and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
Frequent external imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond ones control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; involves conflict-resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis.
Job frequently requires walking sitting reaching talking hearing handling objects with hands.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39762 .
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
