IT Specialist (Position #0097619T)
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Honolulu, HI - USA
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Job Summary
- Description
Title: IT Specialist
Position Number:T
Hiring Unit: RES & DEAN OF GRAD DIV SCH O&ES&T SEA GRANT COLL PROG
Location: UH at Manoa
Date Posted: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 06/15/2026
Band: B
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent:Temporary
Duties and Responsibilities
1.*Continuously monitor and lead initiatives to enhance system reliability security and operational efficiency. Supervise and mentor IT staff to assure that administrative directives and industry best practices are understood and followed.
2.*Administer and maintain Hawaii Sea Grants public-facing and internal websites including content management systems (CMS) hosting environments and accessibility compliance.
3.*Coordinate web development updates and security patches in collaboration with communications and outreach staff.
4.*Ensure websites meet UH branding standards federal accessibility requirements (e.g. Section 508) and cybersecurity best practices.
development and maintenance of microsites portals and digital tools for research programs extension activities and community engagement initiatives.
6.*Design manage and maintain relational and non-relational databases supporting research extension education reporting and grants management.
7.*Develop and oversee data workflows metadata standards backup protocols and data integrity checks.
8.*Support data integration across programs (e.g. project tracking outcomes reporting stakeholder engagement and evaluation metrics).
9.*Ensure compliance with data governance privacy and security requirements including federal and UH data policies.
10.*Manage cloud-based services and platforms (e.g. storage virtual servers collaboration tools analytics platforms).
11.*Optimize cloud resources for performance security cost efficiency and scalability.
migration of legacy systems to cloud environments where appropriate.
13.*Coordinate identity management access controls and permissions for cloud applications.
14.*Implement and monitor cybersecurity best practices including authentication encryption backups and incident response procedures.
15.*Coordinate with UH Information Security and System-wide IT to ensure compliance with institutional and federal requirements.
16.*Conduct routine risk assessments and vulnerability reviews for IT systems and web platforms.
guidance and training to staff on secure computing practices.
18.*Serve as the primary IT advisor to program leadership on digital infrastructure needs emerging technologies and long-term IT planning.
19.*Support grant proposals and funded projects by developing IT data management and cyberinfrastructure components.
with research extension education and communications teams to design digital solutions that enhance program effectiveness and impact.
and maintain IT documentation standard operating procedures and user guides.
22.*Liaise with UH campus IT units system-wide services and external vendors.
23.*Manage IT service contracts licenses and subscriptions.
24.*Follows and implements directives and guidance relatedto best practices from University of Hawaii System Information Technology Services.
25.*Ensures the consistent adoption implementation and enforcement of recommendations issued through University of Hawaii System Information Technology Service.
26.*Keeps abreast of recommendationsissued through University of Hawaii System Information Technology Service and takes timely action as needed.
consultants or developers for specialized IT or web projects as needed.
duties as assigned.
*Denotes Essential Function
Minimum Qualifications
of a pertinent baccalaureate educational degree in Information Technology and 5 years of progressively responsible professional information technology experience with responsibilities for Database Management Multimedia Development and Admin Networking and/or Systems Analysis of which 2 years of the experience must have been comparable in scope and complexity to the next lower pay band in the University of Hawaii broadband system; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
working knowledge of Information Technology as demonstrated by the broad knowledge and understanding of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving information technology concepts principles and methodologies.
working knowledge and understanding of the broad technology systems hardware and software associated with Information Technology.
ability to recognize a wide range of intricate problems use reasoning and logic to determine accurate causes and apply principles and practices to determine evaluate integrate and implement practical and thorough solutions in an effective and timely manner.
ability to comprehend interpret and implement administrative directives and guidance to ensure IT operations align with organizational standards and industry best practices.
ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
applicable for supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
understanding of IT service management cybersecurity principles risk management and compliance requirements. Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining IT best practices standards and governance.
Desirable Qualifications
in a science field of study such as geology geophysics biology zoology marine science oceanography or related.
working in a university research/academic environment.
working with or at a Sea Grant College Program.
To Apply:
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Required Experience:
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