Gordon-CenSSIS Systems Coordinator

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Retirement

Commuting & transportation

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Gordon-CenSSIS and affiliates seek a Systems Coordinator to manage research computing systems, provide expert IT support to faculty, staff, students, and contractors, and maintain Windows and Linux environments. The role demands strong customer service, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with hybrid work from our Burlington, MA campus.

Responsibilities include system administration, security evaluations, and training development, plus collaboration with the

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 2–4 years of end-user IT support experience in an academic or business environment.
• Experience supporting Windows, Mac, and Linux desktops and laptops.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st–3rd tier IT and telecommunications support, on-site and remote.
• Support center-managed services such as file sharing, portals, user accounts, and mail lists.
• Identify recurring issues and determine root causes; escalate when needed.
• Administer and maintain servers and systems; configure new equipment; manage licenses.

Skills

End-user IT support

Windows administration

Linux administration

Microsoft 365

VMware virtualization

Networking fundamentals

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Windows Server Administration

Linux Server Administration

VMware

Job description

About the Opportunity

Job Summary: The Bernard M. Gordon Center for Subsurface Sensing and Imaging Systems (Gordon-CenSSIS) and its affiliates, including the ALERT (Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats) DHS Emeritus Center of Excellence (COE), Engineering PLUS NSF INCLUDES Alliance (Engineering PLUS) and the SENTRY (Soft-target Engineering to Neutralize the Threat Reality) DHS COE, is currently seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Systems Coordinator. As part of the Gordon-CenSSIS Computer Services Team, the Systems Coordinator will manage and maintain Gordon-CenSSIS and its affiliates research systems, computers, and network services while providing expert and friendly technical support to faculty, staff, students, and contractors. This person must be able to work both independently and collaboratively on projects; keep long-term projects on track; and meet day‑to‑day support needs of the center community in a professional and friendly manner. This role reports to the Senior Director of Research Computing Technical Program Development and requires an established working base of knowledge and experience, a demonstrated ability to learn and an interest in acquiring new technical skills. The candidate must have at least 2-4 years’ experience in resolving computer hardware, software, and related system problems for business users with a focus on customer service, as well as systems administration for both Windows and Linux. They should be proficient with windows administration tools, networking fundamentals and have an excellent knowledge of computer hardware and software. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills are required. Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and organizational skills are essential for success. Position requires that individual be able to work independently yet also possess extensive customer service relationship skills.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2-4 years applicable experience in:

• End‑user IT support in a business or academic environment.
• Extensive experience supporting connectivity, maintenance and troubleshooting of mobile devices, personal computers, Windows, Macintosh and Linux desktop and laptops.
• Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft 365 products as well as a portfolio of software applications for both personal productivity and collaboration (Adobe Suite, Matlab, Zoom, WebEx, etc).
• Windows Server Administration
• Linux Server Administration

The position requires a logical and structured approach to troubleshooting and decision making with an emphasis on superior customer service. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are required. Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Additional desirable qualifications include:

• Experience working in a multi‑organizational academic research environment
• Experience with VMware virtualized servers and desktops
• Familiarity with basic TCP/IP network protocols and services: LDAP, NFS, CIFS, DNS, DHCP
• Working knowledge of CMSs (Wordpress, Druple), HTML, CSS
• Familiarity with service desk applications and/or incident management environments
• MCSE, Linux, or VMware certifications
• ITIL certifications
• Experience in AV media and telephony.

To ensure that essential services are available to the Gordon‑CenSSIS community, travel to our Burlington, MA campus and work outside of regular business hours will occasionally be required for this position. This is a hybrid position.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• User Support - Provide effective and timely 1st, 2nd and some 3rd tier technology and telecommunications support, both virtually and in person which includes: troubleshooting and repair of operating systems, applications, and network issues, mobile device issues, answering questions regarding application use, and the installation of software to members of Gordon‑CenSSIS and affiliates faculty, staff, students, contractors, and partners as needed.
• Help users with Northeastern and center managed services such as file sharing services, online portals and tools, user accounts, web sites, mailing lists, etc.
• Ensure proactive measures are taken to identify potential customer problems by reviewing customer history for open issues or trends. Determine root causes of continuing issues.
• Ability to determine when escalation to 3rd tier support and or vendors is required.
• Perform security evaluation and remediation as needed.
• Systems Administration and Management - Provide administration, monitoring, and maintenance for computer servers and systems; troubleshooting and emergency response in case of problems including network troubleshooting. Set up and configure new computers and peripherals. Software license management and administration. Coordinate hardware repairs with vendors and service providers when needed.
• Documentation and Training – Writes exact documentation for historical and support purposes. Create end‑user documentation, how‑to’s and training modules about computer systems, including software manuals, reference handouts, introductions to use of various technologies etc. for the center community. Develop and run training events as needed.
• Self‑Education and Development - Utilize any resources provided by Northeastern University (educational opportunities, documentation, training courses, etc.) to improve both technical skills and professional development.

Documents Required

Resume Cover Letter Position Type Information Technology Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees.

Benefits

• medical
• vision
• dental
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• wellness & life
• retirement
• commuting & transportation

Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation

Grade/Pay Type: 108S Expected Hiring Range: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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