Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)
IT Systems and Security Specialist
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT), Blacksburg, Virginia, us, 24062
Job no:
535166
Work type:
Administrative & Professional
Senior management:
Natural Resources
Department:
College of Natural Resources
Location:
Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories:
Information Systems / Technology
Job Description The College of Natural Resources and Environment (CNRE) is seeking an IT Systems and Security Specialist. The incumbent will be part of an IT team whose chief objective is to ensure continuous and secure operations of CNRE’s IT systems, data storage services, and endpoint system monitoring. The incumbent will play a key role in the implementation of services, data integrity, recoverability and security of the environment. This will include actively participating in day-to-day proactive support of CNRE faculty, staff, and students including hardware and software support, data storage implementation and support, security system best practices, endpoint management and reporting, and risk compliance. The incumbent will have ownership and/or participation in various projects as assigned in collaboration with CNRE IT leadership. The successful candidate will utilize communication, presentation and problem‑solving skills, be able to identify highly complex problems, investigate them, address them, and learn from them. They must have excellent customer service skills to work collaboratively and effectively with faculty, staff, and students and be energetic and able to function effectively and independently in a fast‑moving environment subject to external pressure and frequent interruptions with an ability to advise users in applications, IT systems, storage, and security.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science or related field.
Significant experience supporting and maintaining Windows and Macintosh computer hardware systems and software.
Working knowledge of endpoint management tools like BigFix, JAMF, or Microsoft Intune.
Significant knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy.
Working knowledge of modern scripting languages like PowerShell.
Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining security best practices.
Excellent problem‑solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Linux environments, specifically Ubuntu.
Experience using a ticketing system.
Knowledge of Android and iOS devices.
Understanding of various AV and instructional development hardware systems.
Experience working in higher education.
Knowledge of data analytics platforms like Splunk.
Other Details Overtime Status:
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type:
Regular
Salary Information:
70,000-80,000
40 hours
Review Date:
January 26, 2026
Additional Information:
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
To request disability accommodations, please contact
Les Fuller
at
fuller@vt.edu
during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised:
January 2, 2026
Applications close:
Open until filled
Equal Opportunity Statement Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
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535166
Work type:
Administrative & Professional
Senior management:
Natural Resources
Department:
College of Natural Resources
Location:
Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories:
Information Systems / Technology
Job Description The College of Natural Resources and Environment (CNRE) is seeking an IT Systems and Security Specialist. The incumbent will be part of an IT team whose chief objective is to ensure continuous and secure operations of CNRE’s IT systems, data storage services, and endpoint system monitoring. The incumbent will play a key role in the implementation of services, data integrity, recoverability and security of the environment. This will include actively participating in day-to-day proactive support of CNRE faculty, staff, and students including hardware and software support, data storage implementation and support, security system best practices, endpoint management and reporting, and risk compliance. The incumbent will have ownership and/or participation in various projects as assigned in collaboration with CNRE IT leadership. The successful candidate will utilize communication, presentation and problem‑solving skills, be able to identify highly complex problems, investigate them, address them, and learn from them. They must have excellent customer service skills to work collaboratively and effectively with faculty, staff, and students and be energetic and able to function effectively and independently in a fast‑moving environment subject to external pressure and frequent interruptions with an ability to advise users in applications, IT systems, storage, and security.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science or related field.
Significant experience supporting and maintaining Windows and Macintosh computer hardware systems and software.
Working knowledge of endpoint management tools like BigFix, JAMF, or Microsoft Intune.
Significant knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy.
Working knowledge of modern scripting languages like PowerShell.
Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining security best practices.
Excellent problem‑solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Linux environments, specifically Ubuntu.
Experience using a ticketing system.
Knowledge of Android and iOS devices.
Understanding of various AV and instructional development hardware systems.
Experience working in higher education.
Knowledge of data analytics platforms like Splunk.
Other Details Overtime Status:
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type:
Regular
Salary Information:
70,000-80,000
40 hours
Review Date:
January 26, 2026
Additional Information:
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
To request disability accommodations, please contact
Les Fuller
at
fuller@vt.edu
during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised:
January 2, 2026
Applications close:
Open until filled
Equal Opportunity Statement Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
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