Presentation
Computer Specialist I, II, III, or Senior (Windows Operating Systems)
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Mississippi State University
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Starkville, MS
SessionJob Postings
DescriptionPosition Function:
As a Computer Specialist I, II, III, or Senior, you will play a crucial role in optimizing and managing our high-performance computing infrastructure and supporting network to support complex scientific, engineering, and research applications at the Mississippi State University (MSU) High Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPC2).
Area of Specialization:
Windows Operating Systems
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Install, configure, and manage Windows operating systems on physical and virtual servers and desktops.
2. Upgrades, migrations, life cycle management, and change management processes
3. Create, manage, and support virtual machines (VMs) and virtual desktop infrastructure based on business needs.
4. Monitor and optimize system performance, including resource allocation, load balancing, and recommend hardware/software upgrades.
5. Perform basic troubleshooting of hardware, software, and operating systems, escalating complex issues to appropriate technical staff as needed.
6. Provide user and system support, including coordination with computing staff for integrating services such as file systems, printing, and other system resources.
7. Implement and maintain security best practices across the computing environments.
8. Package software and schedule automated, remote deployments.
9. Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
10. Stay current with industry trends and technologies related to systems administration and virtualization.
11. Manage, train, and provide operational oversight to junior-level system administrators; collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and services.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position will occasionally lead small teams and assist in training, developing and evaluation of lower-level computer specialists. This position provides hands-on maintenance of advance research computing infrastructure to support researchers.
As a Computer Specialist I, II, III, or Senior, you will play a crucial role in optimizing and managing our high-performance computing infrastructure and supporting network to support complex scientific, engineering, and research applications at the Mississippi State University (MSU) High Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPC2).
Area of Specialization:
Windows Operating Systems
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Install, configure, and manage Windows operating systems on physical and virtual servers and desktops.
2. Upgrades, migrations, life cycle management, and change management processes
3. Create, manage, and support virtual machines (VMs) and virtual desktop infrastructure based on business needs.
4. Monitor and optimize system performance, including resource allocation, load balancing, and recommend hardware/software upgrades.
5. Perform basic troubleshooting of hardware, software, and operating systems, escalating complex issues to appropriate technical staff as needed.
6. Provide user and system support, including coordination with computing staff for integrating services such as file systems, printing, and other system resources.
7. Implement and maintain security best practices across the computing environments.
8. Package software and schedule automated, remote deployments.
9. Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
10. Stay current with industry trends and technologies related to systems administration and virtualization.
11. Manage, train, and provide operational oversight to junior-level system administrators; collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and services.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position will occasionally lead small teams and assist in training, developing and evaluation of lower-level computer specialists. This position provides hands-on maintenance of advance research computing infrastructure to support researchers.
RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Level I Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Level II Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field plus 4 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Level III Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field plus 8 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Senior Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field plus 10 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Promotions are based off years of service as well as knowledge, skills, abilities, and performance
Substitution allowed: Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered with HR Approval.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems, including experience as a system administrator for virtual and physical environments.
• Working knowledge of networking technologies and services such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, PXE, VLANS, Radius, Proxies, etc.
• Experience with system end-point management tools and platforms, such as SCCM, KACE, Altiris, Cisco Secure Endpoint, Deep Freeze, and backup solutions.
• Experience with Active Directory configuration, group policy management, and site replication.
• Experience managing SSL certificates,
• Experience with virtualization platforms and tools such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Remote Desktop, Hyper-V, Citrix Virtual Desktop, or similar technologies.
• Understanding and experience with cybersecurity principles, tools, and practices, including knowledge of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, or CMMC Security Controls.
• Relevant certifications in information technology or cybersecurity.
• Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages such as C, C++, Java, Perl, Python, PHP, Shell scripting, Power Shell, or SQL queries.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and document software business rules and requirements using diagrams, written use cases, and user stories.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with an attention for detail and accuracy.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to self-direct efforts to complete planning and documentation requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Company DescriptionMississippi State University is a doctoral degree-granting, land-grant university offering a wide range of educational experiences for learning and growth to a student body of more than 23,000 students. Among the National Science Foundation’s Top 100 research universities, MSU provides access and opportunity to students from all 50 states and 92 countries. MSU is committed to its comprehensive research university mission, addressing complex local and global challenges with innovative ideas and solutions.
The MSU High Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPC²), an evolution of the MSU NSF Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Computational Field Simulation, at Mississippi State University is a coalition of member institutes and centers that share a common core objective of advancing the state-of-the-art in computational science and engineering using high performance computing; a common approach to research that embraces a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented concept; and a commitment to a full partnership between education, research, and service. The mission of the HPC² is to serve the University, State, and Nation through excellence in computational science and engineering.
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2025-10-30
Event Type
Job Posting
TimeMonday, 17 November 20254:12pm - 4:12pm CST
LocationHall 6
United States of America
Mississippi State University
In-person
Full Time
Permanent