Endpoint System Engineer

Endpoint System Engineer

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Endpoint System Engineer.

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Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide at least 3 professional references.
 
Job Summary 
Performs advanced System Engineer duties for serversand applications that support the remote and automated deployment of operatingsystems, patches, updates, drivers, applications, and security policies to universityendpoints including desktop, laptop, virtual machines, and mobile devices. Thisrole will work with various Information Technology (IT) units to develop,deploy, and manage standardized configurations and policies using multipleendpoint and device management tools.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Develop and integrate endpoint management solutions to resolve technical issues and implement security standards.
2. Design, configure, implement, and maintain endpoint management systems to conform to established hardware, software, and security standards.
3. Install, test, and deploy operating systems, patches, updates, drivers, and applications to devices using endpoint management tools.
4. Work with IT teams to provide advanced technical support for endpoint devices.
5. Maintain knowledge base and documentation related to responsible systems and services. Maintains and increases technical knowledge through coursework, workshops, seminars, readings, and cross training with other team members.
6. Perform other duties asassigned.

• Advanced knowledge of desktop operating systems.
• Advanced knowledge of desktop security hardening concepts, including group policy, firewalls, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of patch deployment cycles, including antivirus definitions.
• Knowledge of virtualization solutions for endpoint devices.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation capabilities.
• Knowledge of server operating systems services and roles.
• Knowledge of networking concepts: OSI levels 1-4, NTP, DNS, DHCP.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and availability to work on-call, odd hours.
• Ability and availability for light travel.
  

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.