INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST II

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks an Information Systems Specialist II to manage department IT infrastructure, install and maintain servers, workstations, storage, and network components onsite in Birmingham, AL.

You will serve as a key technical resource for faculty, staff, and students, provide user support, supervise junior staff when needed, and help ensure secure, reliable technology aligned with the university's research and academic missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Three years of related experience or substitution allowed.
• Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
• Experience providing IT support in a large department is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, install and maintain the department's networked computers.
• Serve as systems/network administrator and primary technical resource.
• Provide user support by troubleshooting PC and Network problems.
• May supervise other technical staff.
• Ensure reliable, secure, and efficient technology services.

Skills

Systems administration

IT support

PC/Network troubleshooting

User liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Job description

Job Description - INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST II (T238437)

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST II - ( T238437 )

Description

Responsible for the development, design, installation and maintenance of a department s networked computers. Assume sole responsibility as the systems or network administrator . Manages the technical aspects of the system/network. Provides user support by troubleshooting PC and Network problems, as well as acts as a liaison with personnel who operate the University Backbone Network . May supervise other technical support personnel, such as Computer Technicians and Information System Specialist I s performing routine maintenance, repair, troubleshooting or PC/Network operations duties.

The Information Systems Specialist II provides advanced technical support and systems administration services for departmental computing environments. This position is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of servers, workstations, storage systems, software applications, and peripheral devices. The incumbent serves as a primary technical resource for faculty, researchers, staff, and students and assists in maintaining reliable, secure, and efficient technology services that support the academic and research missions of the department.

Salary Range: $47,665 - $77,455

Position is located onsite in Birmingham, Alabama with no option for hybrid/remote work schedule.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Preferred:

• Applicants with work experience providing IT support for a large department or organization
  

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

Primary Location: University

Job Category

Job Category: Information Technology

Organization

Employee Status

Employee Status: Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite