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Senior Desktop Support Analyst

Employer
University at Buffalo
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 12, 2022

Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2021-2022

Position Title
Senior Desktop Support Analyst

Classification Title
Senior Programmer-Analyst

Department
IT Customer Service

Posting Number
P220028

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/32941

Employer
State

Position Type

Professional Appointment Term
Term

Salary Grade
SL4

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

Our Senior Desktop Support Analysts are creative technical problem solvers with a passion for exceeding expectation. You will be part of a dynamic and innovative technical team focused on advancing desktop support to the next level through systems and process automation.
We seek Senior Desktop Support Analysts who can deliver expert level desktop support/administration for end user devices in a complex enterprise environment, have strong technical knowledge, exceptional customer service aptitude, and outstanding attention to detail. The Analyst will work with a highly skilled support team responsible for providing advanced end user device technical support, including applications administration, in support of university business units, computing sites, and classrooms.

In this role you will:
  • Perform operating system and application package upgrades, installations, and reconfiguration in support of development and production services
  • Identify opportunities for process, systems, and application improvements
  • Work as a member of a team in Windows and MacOS environments providing technical support for client workstations and related technology devices
  • Provide expert technical knowledge and advice, including installation, testing, and evaluation of new software, monitoring, and support of systems
  • Recommend and implement appropriate changes to increase system security
About UBIT :
It is a great time to join UB Information Technology ( UBIT )! Our staff are highly skilled and motivated to succeed and have cutting-edge training and technical resources at their disposal. For more information about UBIT visit our website . All the duties & responsibilities listed above continue to occur in a 24×7 environment, therefore, working extended hours, holidays, or varied hours may be required.

Outstanding Benefits:
In addition to professional growth opportunities, UBIT staff have access to benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal, and academic to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .
About UB
The University at Buffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience or a combination of education and experience will be considered
  • Experience diagnosing problems and performing maintenance on personal computers, notebook computers, wireless devices, application software, operating systems, and related instructional devices
  • Experience with light touch or no touch Windows and MacOS deployments
  • Scripting experience with Windows PowerShell, Python, or any other shell scripting
  • Experience with Network troubleshooting and Information Security related to endpoint devices
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Virtual Desktop technology
  • Familiarity with Windows Server including print management and task scheduling
  • Experience with SCCM, JAMF, Active Directory and Group Policy
  • Experience supporting SaaS in an enterprise environment
Physical Demands

Must be able to lift and move desktop computers weighing up to 25 lbs.

Salary Range
$65,000 - $70,000

Type
Full-Time

Campus
All Campuses

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Additional Information

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

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Contact Information

Contact's Name
Matthew Helmbrecht

Contact's Title
Systems Administrator

Contact's Email
mjh35@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-5654

Posting Dates

Posted
06/02/2022

Deadline for Internal Applicants
06/02/2023

Deadline for External Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf.

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Company

University at Buffalo

UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.

UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail

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