Information Technology Specialist

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Work type:Staff
Senior management: Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Department: Dean-Liberal Arts & Human Sciences
Location:Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories:Information Systems / Technology

Job Description

Serve as IT support specialist for the departments of Political Science and Science, Technology and Society in CLAHS. Install, configure, update, and maintain macOS and Windows computers. Collaborate with the team of CLAHS IT support specialists to answer service calls in 4Help. Provide polite and professional customer service to users. Support software installation and peripherals including scanners and printers. Respond to user needs via phone calls, tickets, and emails. The IT support specialist reports to the CLAHS Chief Technology Officer.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Windows and Mac operating systems
• Experience installing, operating, and troubleshooting computer hardware and software
• Knowledge of endpoint management frameworks including HCL BigFix, Jamf, or Microsoft Intune, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with end users over the telephone, via email or in person to communicate problem status and resolutions in an effective way
• Good interpersonal, customer support, verbal and technical writing skills tailored to a level appropriate for the intended audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with backup systems like CrashPlan/Code42, Google Drive, Time Machine, etc.
• Experience with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow
• Experience working with computers in an Active Directory/Group Policy environment
• Experience in an IT support or help desk environment or related role

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Review Date

March 11, 2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

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