Security‑Focused IT Systems Administrator (On-site KC)

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a skilled IT support professional to provide second- and third-tier desktop support for staff and researchers. You will manage imaging, deployment, and workstation inventory, ensuring CUI devices meet security standards and comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST 800-171.

You will work with a team including Security Office to enforce policy across devices, support enterprise applications, and potentially lead special projects requiring deep

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of workstation hardware, software, and operating systems.
• Strong experience with Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Experience with software deployments using Microsoft Intune or SCCM.
• Understanding of scripting, including PowerShell.
• Solid grasp of systems administration and security principles.
• Ability to perform needs analysis and upgrade planning.
• Working knowledge of ITSM or ticketing systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain secret level clearance.
• Must have a driver’s license.
• Must live in Kansas City area and be on-site.

Responsibilities

• Provide second and third tier desktop support for staff.
• Imaging, deployment, and maintenance of workstations.
• Manage workstation inventory.
• Support CUI workstations in compliance with security standards.
• Support enterprise applications and group policy.
• Advanced hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Potential to serve as technical lead on projects.
• Adhere to security policies across devices.

Skills

Workstation hardware

Active Directory

Group Policy

Intune/SCCM

PowerShell

Security principles

Needs analysis

ITSM

Communication

Time management

Driver's license

On-site KC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience

Tools

InTune

SCCM

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a skilled IT support professional to provide second- and third-tier desktop support for staff and researchers. You will manage imaging, deployment, and workstation inventory, ensuring CUI devices meet security standards and comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST 800-171.

You will work with a team including Security Office to enforce policy across devices, support enterprise applications, and potentially lead special projects requiring deep