IT Professional I

Responsibilities

• Performs unit-level support in multiple technical fields.
• Resolution of Technical Problems Confers with other personnel to resolve problems involving procedural and technical matters.
• Provides assistance in resolving hardware and software problems in coordination with vendor technical support.
• Researches technical problems and recommends appropriate solutions.
• Provides centralized computer support for on-campus and regional locations supported by the department.
• Researches, recommends, and resolves a wide range of technical and procedural issues for customers.
• Provides resource estimates and progress reports.
• Works with departmental staff to understand and define goals and objectives related to departmental technology needs.
• Recommends improvements to increase efficiency and enhance departmental operations.
• Ensures work is accurate and complies with departmental or project quality standards.
• Workstation Support Installs, configures, maintains, and upgrades workstation hardware and software.
• Moves and relocates equipment as needed.
• Provides training and guidance to departmental student workers on workstation support procedures.
• Investigates, troubleshoots, and resolves workstation and network issues.
• Recommends workstation upgrades as needed.
• Recommends specifications for workstation, peripheral, and hardware purchases.
• Monitors and maintains system security.
• Estimates and Reports Provides resource estimates and progress reports.
• Compliance Ensures work is accurate and complies with departmental or project quality standards.
• Ensures compliance with applicable policies, rules, and procedures.
• Data Security Ensures the security of customer data and applications throughout all phases of production.
• Participates in training and professional development activities.
• Support Participates in committees to develop technical standards and provide direction.
• Meets with customers and technical staff to determine information technology needs and requirements.
• Provides input for planning and budgeting processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• $47,500 annually Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
• Four months (1 semester) of student worker and/or customer service experience.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer service experience.
• Experience configuring, administering, and/or troubleshooting.
• Ability to lift and/or move medium weight objects.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system This position is security sensitive This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements This position allows alternate work location per TAMU guidelines May be required to provide on-call support on nights and weekends as needed.
• This role may require working outside of standard office hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support the demands of technology services and ensure the seamless operation of essential systems.

Preferred

• Knowledge of Project Management fundamentals and ITIL fundamentals.
• Cross-disciplined IT skills, advanced IT skills, report writing skills, intermediate troubleshooting, client relations.

Job Title

IT Professional I Agency Texas A&M University Department Technology Services - Strategic Alliances & Partners Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description A Glimpse of the job: The IT Professional I, under general direction, meets the IT needs of a unit where multifaceted expertise is required. Performs in specialty areas of systems, services, applications, and/or database management.

What you need to know Salary

You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Other Factors

This role is onsite in College Station, TX Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.