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IT Specialist

Position Number: 6381984
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Computing - Network/System Administration

IT Specialist

Job Summary

The College of Science is seeking an Information Technology Specialist to join a high performing team of IT professionals, dedicated to serving the needs of faculty, staff and students. This position will be working with the Department of Physics & Astronomy, located in the newly opened L.S. Skaggs Applied Science Building on the University of Utah campus. The College of Science IT Team is working to streamline operations and standardize exceptional service across campus, and this position will be joining a dynamic team led by an Interim Director of IT.

The successful candidate will be able to perform duties across multiple areas of information technology, such as computer hardware, server software, networking, telecommunications, computer support, database analysis, data security, and other areas of the overall IT platform/infrastructure. They will be responsible for the stability, integrity, and operation of all systems by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software, hardware, and operating systems.

The College of Science at the University of Utah is a leading academic division dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge through innovative research, rigorous education, and community engagement. It encompasses eight academic units, as well as interdisciplinary programs that foster collaboration across scientific disciplines such as the Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy, the Center for Math Education, and the Henry Eyring Center for Cell and Genome Science. With state-of-the-art facilities and a strong emphasis on undergraduate research and graduate training, the College of Science prepares students for careers in academia, industry, medicine, and beyond.

Responsibilities
Additional tasks include:

Identify, troubleshoot, resolve and report systems issues.
Respond to user requests for system support and upgrades.
Manage security solutions: EDR, antivirus, and DLP systems.
Perform scheduled network tasks, software and systems updates,, manage backup systems, and provide internet and intranet user support.
Conduct analysis, including planning, designing, and evaluating a variety of information technology tools.
Participate in IT projects to drive technological efficiencies.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalency or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within areas of specialty.

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Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42470B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00113 - College of Science-Dean
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 45,000 to 55,000
Close Date: 9/1/2025
Open Until Filled:

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