Client Platform Engineer (PT2)-Remote
West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

Posted in Education and Training


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Description

Information Technology Services at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Client Platform Engineer-Remote.

About the Opportunity

The primary job duties of this position are to design and develop complex information technology systems critical to the infrastructure of enterprise client management.  This position is responsible for the testing, implementing, troubleshooting, and the operational support of IT infrastructure used to support WVU client devices.  It will work to design and create solutions to solve issues with WVU clients, improve current management processes, and research solutions for upcoming projects.

This position will triage incoming support requests and must be comfortable working with multiple levels of enterprise support to troubleshoot and solve an issue or work with the relevant group to ensure issues are solved quickly and correctly.  This is an experienced level position where the incumbent is expected to work independently with general oversight from the Client Platform Manager of the unit.

The incumbent will be responsible for interpretation and application of computer and security policies as defined by WVU and Information Technology Services and will recommend and implement procedures and technical solutions that are compliant with any applicable laws, standards, and University defined policies. They will provide technical leadership and guidance to other IT units within the University including documentation, assistance, and training as required.

  • 37.5-hour work week
  • 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
  • 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
  • 18 sick days per year
  • (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
  • WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
  • 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
  • Wellness programs
    What you’ll do:
    • Maintain up-to-date knowledge as a subject matter expert on client operating systems including macOS, iOS, and Windows.
    • Assist the university’s transition to cloud device management and help maintain and support devices using both on-premises (SCCM) and cloud management systems (Intune and Jamf Pro).
    • Administration of license servers and network printing solutions.
    • Support and administration of Active Directory and Group Policy
    • Administration and organization of WVU’s IT asset inventory system.
    • Research and evaluate new solutions and technologies that align with WVU’s client management environment.
    • Work independently and/or as part of a team to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of complex computer systems. This includes database, networking, and web-based knowledge of activities necessary to maintain information technology systems, processes, and projects related to client support infrastructure
    • Test, evaluate, and recommend equipment and/or solutions designed to improve our end users’ productivity and efficiency.
    • Design, test, and participate in the deployment and maintenance of the standard desktop operating system and software environment and associated programs.
    • Develop and maintain documentation on related client management solutions.
    • Support the other academic IT groups across the University.
    • Evaluate and process incoming service requests, including resolving or working with other people or groups to resolve requests pertaining to our group’s responsibilities.


    Qualifications

    • A Bachelor of Science Degree or 4 years' experience in an IT related profession.
    • A combination of education, experience, and certifications that provide the incumbent with the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the job as defined.
    • A minimum of two (2) years with Progressively responsible experience in an IT related field.
    • Knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure, preferably any of the following areas: Windows Servers, Active Directory, Group Policy, Network Printing, SCCM, Azure, Intune, Jamf Pro, Lansweeper.
    • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all organizational levels with technical staff, managers, and end-users
    • Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written.
    • Demonstrated ability to prepare technical documentation and justify approach used, resolve complex issues, explain and/or train staff on technical features related to client support infrastructure.
    • Ability to express technical information to non-technical users.
    • Strong analytical skills to be able to research, analyze, detect, and technically correct developed processes.
    • Ability to reason logically and analyze and solve technical problems in a complex environment.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks and prioritize as needed with little oversight.
    • Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team of diverse skill levels and expertise from multiple areas.
    • Knowledge of computer security issues, requirements, and trends including an awareness of information security laws (HIPPA, FERPA) and accepted industry practice.


    About WVU

    • Seated at computer or telephone - Daily


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