The College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) IT Systems Administrator is the primary support person for the Computer Science and Engineering Management faculty/staff while extending support to over 40 teaching classrooms/labs within the college, including CECS labs. Responsibilities include providing real-time support to faculty, staff, and students within the CECS and maintaining all teaching labs utilized by the department(s).
As an essential part of a team comprised of another Lab Support Engineer, Lab Electronics Engineer, and the CECS IT Manager, the position will assume backup responsibilities for team members, requiring a high level of knowledge and deep understanding of support procedures and technologies found throughout the CECS.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs—at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga—nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation—are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.
Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.
UTC is a driving force for achieving excellence, and our mission is to actively engage students, faculty and staff; embrace diversity and inclusion; inspire positive change; and enrich and sustain our community.
Applications will be reviewed April 7, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree (offset with 2 years verifiable experience and or certifications in IT related field) and 3-5 years of experience configuring, troubleshooting, and repairing PC hardware and software; 3-5 years of experience in installing, maintaining Linux based operating systems with the ability to setup basics such as SSH; 3-5 years of experience with using, installing, and maintaining Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems; 3-5 years of experience with setup of printer and various network devices; 3 years of experience writing scripts, with a firm understanding of PowerShell, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of work experience in an academic environment; 3-5 years working in an IT environment; 3-5 years of experience writing code, scripting, and firm understanding of PowerShell; advanced knowledge of operating systems with the ability to understand how systems are inter-related; knowledge of networking with the ability to understand the basics to advanced troubleshooting in a real-time environment; ability to work unsupervised, thinking critically to perform job functions unassisted; project management skills with the ability, and knowledge to layout a project and see through completion with limited resources; skills in technical leadership, planning, organizing, and adapting within a multi-tasking environment; and ability to write code, scripts and working knowledge of Microsoft PowerShell.
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