Senior IT Professional I

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University System seeks a Senior IT Professional I in College Station to provide technical leadership across multiple disciplines. The role requires coordinating project activities, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and delivering clear status reports for management.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience, ITIL fundamentals, and experience with HyperV/VMware virtualization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience are required.
• ITIL Fundamentals knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and guidance for computing plans and security.
• Lead and develop technical staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Collaborate with clients to identify technical solutions and coordinate travel as needed.
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans and ensure business continuity.
• Monitor infrastructure and oversee maintenance and change processes.

Skills

ITIL Fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field

Tools

HyperV

VMware

Server infrastructure management

Job description

## Senior IT Professional IApply: College Station, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-096892**Job Title**Senior IT Professional I**Agency**Texas A&M University**Department**Technology Services - Strategic Alliances & Partners**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**College Station, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description****A Glimpse of the job:** The Senior IT Professional I provides technical leadership for a unit-level project or operation, which relies on multiple technical fields. Provides technical oversight for the application of and compliance with the unit’s technical standards. Coordinates the technical activities of a project team. Completes reports and summaries for management and users including project status reports, problem reports, and progress summaries.**Essential Duties and Tasks:****Technical Oversight and Guidance*** Assists in conducting research and formulating recommended solutions for technical problems.* Serves as a resource for internal and external staff.* Provides technical guidance for the development of computing plans for customers.* Provides technical guidance and coordination with network plans for customers.* Coordinates, designs, and tests disaster recovery plans.* Provides technical guidance on maintaining system security and protecting data.**Staff Management and Development*** Leads, motivates, and coaches staff members.* Models ethical and performance standards while promoting collaboration and cooperation.* Recruits, supervises, and conducts performance reviews for technical staff.* Facilitates the analysis of personnel and area needs and risks.* Directs the preparation of documentation and reports for management.**Client Collaboration and Support*** Works with clients to understand their needs and identify appropriate technical solutions which may require out of town travel.* Empowers end-users by providing training on software applications.* Acts as a liaison between technical support teams and clients to ensure clear communication.**Process Development and Improvement*** Conducts research to identify best practices and develops new procedures as needed.* Assists in the creation of internal documentation and knowledge base articles.* Promotes adherence to established procedures and training on operational protocols.**Infrastructure and Maintenance Oversight*** Monitors building management and alert systems for operational efficiencies.* Oversees daily inspections of technical equipment and infrastructure.* Collaborates with technical staff on new technology deployments**Other Duties*** Performs other duties as assigned.**What you need to know****Salary Range:** $70,000 - $74,000 annually**Special Instructions:** A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.**Other Factors: This role is onsite in College Station, TX****Required Education and Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Five years of related experience.**Preferred Licenses and Certifications:*** Ability to obtain TLETS Certification (Criminal Justice Practitioner).**Preferred Qualifications:*** ITIL Fundamentals* HyperV/VMware virtualization experience.* Server infrastructure management.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.* Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.* Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.**Physical Requirements:*** Ability to lift and move heavy objects.**Other Requirements and Factors:*** Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.* This role may require working outside of standard office hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support the demands of technology services and ensure the seamless operation of essential systems.* This position is security sensitive.* This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.* All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.* This role may require out-of-town travel.* This role must successfully complete a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check to include but not limited to driving history and criminal history.**Instructions to Applicants:** *Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.*All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.