Senior IT Systems Architect & Lead Analyst

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Amherst is seeking a Senior IT Systems Analyst in Information Technologies to consult with end users, researchers, and stakeholders and to analyze systems and networks to design, build, test and maintain enterprise solutions.

The role mentors IT analysts, serves as the primary technical resource, and leads cross-functional projects migrating and consolidating complex distributed systems, including virtualization, SQL clustering, and network/firewall reconfiguration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a broad range of computer technologies or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Windows server environments and scripting (PowerShell).
• Experience with TCP/IP networking and firewalls.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to pass CJIS background check and hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Consult with end users, researchers and stakeholders to analyze systems and networks.
• Design, build, configure, implement, test and maintain enterprise systems.
• Mentor IT analysts and serve as primary technical resource for staff and faculty.
• Lead projects migrating and consolidating complex distributed systems, including virtualization and SQL clustering.
• Keep systems up-to-date with virtualization, clustering and security best practices.

Skills

PowerShell

TCP/IP

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Active Directory

Group Policies

MS SQL/Oracle databases

Linux

Job description

UMass Amherst is seeking a Senior IT Systems Analyst in Information Technologies to consult with end users, researchers, and stakeholders and to analyze systems and networks to design, build, test and maintain enterprise solutions.

The role mentors IT analysts, serves as the primary technical resource, and leads cross-functional projects migrating and consolidating complex distributed systems, including virtualization, SQL clustering, and network/firewall reconfiguration.