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Lead Engineering Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Lead Engineering Technician provides both technical and administrative support for the design implementation and operation of the Departments computing resources.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Plan organize schedule and perform computing support for the department. Implement and service software programs and hardware for end-user computing. Provide training and instruction to users. Perform upgrades maintenance troubleshooting and periodic backup of servers and workstations. Plan procure install and maintain the equipment workstation and software used to deliver distance education classes via the internet. Install test evaluate deploy and maintain the software for the faculty staff and lab use. Plan purchase install and program servers and workstations for the department. Provide technical consultation and support to users of system hardware and software. Perform research related to end-user computing products and the marketplace. Create accounts and security policies on the domain. Work with faculty on interface and delivery systems for effective teaching. Maintain and update the departments website to ensure the prompt delivery of distance education classes to students. Work with faculty and staff on the selection of IT equipment and software for the department. Secure IP addresses for servers and workstations and ensure proper installation of IP stacks. Research and recommend the solutions and cost to the chairman. Work with the Office of Procurement on the purchasing of equipment for the department. Coordinate with the Office of Information Technology to ensure proper network functionality and utilization. Perform annual physical inventory of all departmental equipment and file the results with the Capital Asset Management office. Maintain the departmental inventory flow and control. Maintain state-mandated records to ensure accountability for all capital assets. Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field. Three (3) years of experience required in systems administration database management software and application support technical troubleshooting and IT workflow integration or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role. One (1) year of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Seven (7) years of IT systems management. Experience in higher education IT environments. Supervisory or project management experience. Experience managing departmental servers networks and specialized engineering software. Experience overseeing IT security and compliance. Experience supporting faculty staff and student computing needs. Experience coordinating with UTAs central IT units. Experience maintaining lab and instructional technology infrastructure
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm
The Lead Engineering Technician provides both technical and administrative support for the design implementation and operation of the Departments computing resources.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Plan organize schedule and perform computing support for the department. Implement and service software programs and hardware for end-user computing. Provide training and instruction to users. Perform upgrades maintenance troubleshooting and periodic backup of servers and workstations. Plan procure install and maintain the equipment workstation and software used to deliver distance education classes via the internet. Install test evaluate deploy and maintain the software for the faculty staff and lab use. Plan purchase install and program servers and workstations for the department. Provide technical consultation and support to users of system hardware and software. Perform research related to end-user computing products and the marketplace. Create accounts and security policies on the domain. Work with faculty on interface and delivery systems for effective teaching. Maintain and update the departments website to ensure the prompt delivery of distance education classes to students. Work with faculty and staff on the selection of IT equipment and software for the department. Secure IP addresses for servers and workstations and ensure proper installation of IP stacks. Research and recommend the solutions and cost to the chairman. Work with the Office of Procurement on the purchasing of equipment for the department. Coordinate with the Office of Information Technology to ensure proper network functionality and utilization. Perform annual physical inventory of all departmental equipment and file the results with the Capital Asset Management office. Maintain the departmental inventory flow and control. Maintain state-mandated records to ensure accountability for all capital assets. Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field. Three (3) years of experience required in systems administration database management software and application support technical troubleshooting and IT workflow integration or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role. One (1) year of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Seven (7) years of IT systems management. Experience in higher education IT environments. Supervisory or project management experience. Experience managing departmental servers networks and specialized engineering software. Experience overseeing IT security and compliance. Experience supporting faculty staff and student computing needs. Experience coordinating with UTAs central IT units. Experience maintaining lab and instructional technology infrastructure
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm
Required Experience:
IC
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