About UsAre you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Department Information DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Responsible for the management and maintenance of enterprise Apple devices including but not limited to faculty and staff workstations, classroom computers, labs, kiosks, signage, etc.
Job SummaryProvides engineering expertise across the full lifecycle of the systems, services and solutions provided by the Enterprise Desktop Engineering group. The Enterprise Desktop Engineering group provides end-user device related services, and solutions, including but not limited to desktop, laptop and mobile operating systems, related applications and hardware as well as enterprise mobility management solutions, software licensing, digital signage and printing solutions.
Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Implements the full lifecycle of enterprise desktop and end user device management related systems, services and solutions, ensuring their quality, stability, recoverability, and security
2. Diagnoses and resolves problems
3. Develops and maintains documentation of systems, services, processes, and procedures
4. Augments primary on call staff by responding to major on call events on nights and weekends
Required QualificationsEducational Requirements Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or similar field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Required Experience Three (3) years of related IT experience demonstrating a progression of dealing with increasingly complex systems
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience Experience working in higher education
Preferred experience with Jamf Pro
Preferred experience with bash and python scripting
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Able to function with autonomy, making sound and timely decisions as appropriate, and using good judgement to determine which decisions should be escalated
Able to diagnose and resolve problems
Able to adapt end-user computing deployment processes for use in specific areas, including faculty, staff and student lab computers
Able to design, analyze, evaluate and implement desktop and end user device management related systems, services, and solutions
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Able to anticipate problems and proactively develop appropriate solutions
Able to appropriately assess and communicate risks, benefits, and alternatives
KNOWLEDGE In-depth knowledge of several of the following: operating systems, virtualization, cloud services, and associated software
Extensive knowledge of desktop and end user device management operations
Must be well versed in current technologies, and industry best practices for their areas of responsibility
SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at _personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
Equal Employment OpportunityKennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225,
Other InformationThis is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position does not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check - Standard Enhanced
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Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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