Department: Information Technology
Classification: Computer Ops Tech 2
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Telework Friendly: No
Pay Band: 04
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
Enterprise Servers & Messaging (ESM) is a department of the Information Technology Services (ITS) Enterprise Infrastructure Division (EID). ESM provides IT infrastructure for university delivered information technology services. At our foundation is the Aquia Data Center, which provides 24/7 operational support and monitoring of Mason’s enterprise network. ESM designs, acquires, installs, implements and maintains systems for administrative support, academic research and instruction, and E-mail. Team activities include enterprise server and storage support, systems engineering, systems administration, storage administration, systems security, data file backups and restores, disaster recovery, E-mail/calendaring, listserv messaging, and data center operations support.
About the Position:
The purpose of this position is to assist management with the day-to-day operations of the Data Center and IT staff, which is staffed 24X7. To create and disseminate any new processes and procedures across all three shifts. Take the technical lead on all major projects, working with the manager and utilizing assistance from all three shifts. Works an adjusted work schedule spending time on each shift, ensuring that all new hardware and software procedures and processes are briefed and understood. Serves as the group’s supervisor in the absence of the manager, attending meetings and represents the group at the Daily Stand-Up Meeting, which reviews what current issues impacting central IT.
Responsibilities:
Technical Lead
Supervision and Training
Communications
Customer Services, Attendance, Safety
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Lead Operations Specialist at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and provide a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
Posting Open Date: January 4, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 13, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
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George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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