IT Systems and Security Specialist

Job Description

The College of Natural Resources and Environment (CNRE) is seeking

an IT Systems and Security Specialist. The incumbent will be part

of an IT team whose chief objective is to ensure continuous and

secure operations of CNRE’s IT systems, data storage services, and

endpoint system monitoring. The incumbent will play a key role in

the implementation of services, data integrity, recoverability and

security of the environment. This will include actively

participating in day-to-day proactive support of CNRE faculty,

staff, and students including hardware and software support, data

storage implementation and support, security system best practices,

endpoint management and reporting, and risk compliance. The

incumbent will have ownership and/or participation in various

projects as assigned in collaboration with CNRE IT

leadership.

The successful candidate will utilize communication, presentation

and problem-solving skills. The candidate must be able to identify

highly complex problems, investigate them, address them, and learn

from them. The successful candidate will have excellent customer

service skills to work collaboratively and effectively with

faculty, staff, and students. They must be energetic and able to

function effectively and independently in a fast-moving environment

subject to external pressure and frequent interruptions with an

ability to advise users in applications, IT systems, storage, and

security.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science or

related field.

Significant experience supporting and maintaining Windows and

Macintosh computer hardware systems and software.

Working knowledge of endpoint management tools like BigFix, JAMF,

or Microsoft Intune.

Significant knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Group

Policy.

Working knowledge of modern scripting languages like

PowerShell.

Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining security

best practices.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Linux environments, specifically Ubuntu.

Experience using a ticketing system.

Knowledge of android and IOS devices.

Understanding of various AV and instructional development hardware

systems.

Experience working in higher education.

Knowledge of data analytics platforms like Splunk.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

70,000-80,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

January 26, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal

conviction check.

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