CANR IT Support Analyst Information Technologist I

CANR IT Support Analyst

Reporting to the ANR IT Infrastructure Manager ANR IT delivers primary leadership and comprehensive IT support for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) through a collaborative shared services model. Working alongside departmental and university IT teams ANR IT provides technology resources that advance MSUs mission of education research and community engagement.

We are seeking talented individuals to join our team and support the daily technology needs of the this front-line role you will provide hands-on and remote assistance to faculty and staff ensuring reliable and effective IT services. As an ANR IT team member you will help improve processes coordinate and guide team activities triage incoming requests and manage escalations.

Key responsibilities include managing Meraki networking and upgrades for MSUE and MSU Agbio server management for college purchase configure and distribute technology assets; managing assets throughout their lifecycle; delivering high-quality workstation and software support; and administering employee accounts for access management.

Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #29 among public universities and #64 overall in U.S. News & World Reports Americas Best Colleges 2026. Located in East Lansing three miles east of the states capitol the MSU community includes more than 12000 faculty academic and support staff as well as over 51000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care prescription and dental coverage and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution as well as basic life addition MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic financial and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSUs mission of providing education conducting research and advancing engagement.

Knowledge equivalent to that normally acquired through completion of a four-year degree with coursework or focus in an information technology specialization relevant to the position. One to three years of progressively responsible professional experience providing a combination of end-user desktop and basic network support or related information technology services in an educational or business environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of CompTIA A Network Server AWS Cloud Practitioner or equivalent certification; experience providing technical support for hardware software operating systems mobile devices and network infrastructure including Cisco Meraki environments; demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues while delivering excellent customer service; strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences; experience with endpoint and mobile device management IT service management platforms and enterprise technologies; working knowledge of networking cybersecurity virtualization and cloud-based services; and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities while contributing effectively to team projects and organizational initiatives.

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.

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MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.