What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endpoint Specialist position at University of Alaska?
This position will be primarily responsible for managing windows endpoints in a hybrid enterprise environment. This role will be critical to modernizing and securing our windows environment at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Developing, testing, and implementing OS deployments to mee the needs of individual
- Developing, testing, and implementing configuration management policies for endoints
- Developing Microsoft Itune, MECM, and Active Directory services relating to endpoint
- Licensing and packaging applications for deployment
- Maintaining Windows servers related to device management and other internal
- Staying up-to-date on latest technology and security trends
- Other duties as assigned safety protocols.
To thrive in this role, you must be able to work independently of others under little supervision. You can identify gaps in departmental service delivery and architect solutions to close those gaps. You have mature Windows administration experience in an enterprise environment. You are dependable, with a record of working well with others. You can visualize internal process improvements and make them reality. You are a problem solver, proactively looking for solutions and improvements to internal systems and processes as needed.
If this sounds like you, please include a cover letter with your application explaining why!
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e. Information Technology or other related field)
training and experience
- Industry-standard certifications or academic courses in relevant fields are highly
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license (driving duties are required) in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
- Professional experience with OS and application virtualization.
- Professional experience with infrastructure environments including server operating
- Demonstrated success working in a team environment and promoting the goals of the
Position Details:
This position is located on-site on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska and is fully in-person. This is a full-time, Exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.
To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted by Sunday, March 2, 2025 by 11:55 pm, Alaska Standard Time. Applicant Review will begin on Monday, March 3, 2025.
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- ️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Lee Ann Amerson, Nanook Technology Services HR Coordinator, at lamerson@alaska.edu or (907) 474-6664.
- To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
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