IT Lead Engineer

University of Maryland

  • Baltimore, MD
  • $83,280-102,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:The IT Lead Engineer works in a highly collaborative team environment in the IT & Facilities Operations (ITFO) department within the Digital Services and Technologies (DST) division. The position is the team leader for training resources, technical consultation, and solution architecting for the Desktop Support Technicians and Help Desk Staff.The position:
  • Maintains in-house technology equipment and IT assets.
  • Maintains and enhances the Libraries desktop environments (primarily Windows and Mac).
  • Participates in a cross-team infrastructure management group, and leads DST's support for data center hardware and Windows server environments and applications.
  • Provides end-user support of library-wide client-server applications and troubleshoots complex technical problems (in person, by telephone, or via work orders) promptly and accurately.
  • Interacts with other Libraries' personnel in a client-provider relationship to resolve requests and technical issues and through partnerships to execute library-wide projects. ● Develops, manages, and administers all aspects of the library's desktop and public computing environments and works with other technical staff in DST to maintain highly performative application and computing environments.
  • Collaborates with DST colleagues and works with campus partners in the Division of IT and other colleges' and units' IT staff.
The Libraries' IT practices and solutions must align with campus and state IT policies, standards, trends, and best practices. Developing relationships and sharing knowledge with colleagues across the University are critical to this position's success. This position may represent the libraries on assigned University technical groups.The IT Lead Engineer is expected to work independently and as a team member to analyze and solve problems and manage projects. The individual in this position will handle special projects and solve more complex technical problems escalated by the Helpdesk. Work requires initiative and judgment and is often expected to be performed with little supervision.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:Education:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience:
  • Five years of work experience as a desktop administrator working with Windows and Mac operating systems in a large, enterprise Active Directory infrastructure.
  • Experience deploying, integrating, configuring, and securing Microsoft Windows (10+) and macOS in Active Directory and standalone environments as well as hybrid environments (on premises and cloud-based).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to use project and issue management software for tracking and prioritizing work assignments.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to analyze, interpret, and present research findings, including making recommendations with thorough rationalizations.
  • Ability to perform systems planning and development to include new operating system features, as well as the ability to deploy new applications and services. ● Ability to deploy IT solutions that align with cybersecurity standards and best practices. ● Ability to automate processes using programming/scripting languages, Windows PowerShell, .NET, and Batch.
  • Knowledge of Windows Server and Workstation, SCCM, Intune MDT, imaging, and Group Policy.
  • Knowledge of best practices for designing and deploying system access controls.
Preferences:Preferences:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field such as computer science or information technology.
  • Application virtualization experience.
  • Microsoft SQL Server experience.
  • Experience with MacOS, JAMF, VDI, scripting, BitLocker, Microsoft Azure, Intune, Office 365, and Amazon Web Services.
  • VMware experience.
  • CompTia A+, Security+, Server+ Certified.
  • Jamf Pro Certified Tech
Additional Certifications:
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a vehicle.
Additional Information:Salary Range: $83,280-$102,000
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
  • The position entails primarily sedentary work that involves remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time and occasionally transport items up to 50 pounds
  • Operate computers, objects, tools, or controls.
Posting Date: 04/11/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 04/25/2024
Diversity Statement:The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents * Resume
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