Desktop Support Specialist

Do you have exceptional Microsoft OS technicalskills? The University Information Technology Services (UITS) division at the Universityof Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is currently seeking a Desktop SupportSpecialist.  If you want to be part of aninstitution that is playing a vital role in shaping the future of Wisconsin, we've gotsomething great in mind for you!  UWM serves over 29,000 students and5,000 faculty and staff.  We're located on a 92-acre campus in aresidential neighborhood near the shores of Lake Michigan, just minutes fromdowntown Milwaukee. Visit the university's Web site at www.uwm.edu.

 

The Desktop Support Specialist will work with theDesktop Support Manager and other Desktop Support staff to provide additional Microsoftoperating system development expertise for large, campus-wide web developmentinitiatives, including departmental office computers and Campus ComputerLabs.  Responsibilities include developingtechnical solutions, creating project plans, meeting with clients to determineneeds, and working with other desktop support staff to design, maintain, andsupport current and future desktop infrastructure.  A complete position description can be foundonline at www.uitsjobs.uwm.edu.

 

Well-qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3years experience in an enterprise environment supporting a diverse group ofclients as well as possess Microsoft, Linux, Security or other similarcertification.  Advanced knowledge ofWindows operating systems, Active Directory, Group Policy, Symantec Ghost, andpackage creation installers for custom software deployment is necessary forsuccess in this position.  Strongcandidates will possess knowledge of desktop deployment automation and securityhardening.  Macintosh and Linux desktopknowledge is also relevant to this role.

 

How toApply: Apply online at the WiscJobs website:  http://wiscjobs.state.wi.us/public/. You will create an account and complete an initial application.  Afterlogging onto the WiscJobs website, search for the Desktop Support Specialistposition at UW-Milwaukee.  You will need to complete and submit an onlineexamination and also upload your resume in order to apply for theposition.  If you have any questions about the online application process,please contact Lyn Stearns at (414) 229-6876 or ltschanz@uwm.edu .  Application materialsmust be submitted by Friday, September 12, 2008. All eligible application materials will be evaluated and qualified applicantswill be invited to participate in the next stage of the selection process.

 

For information relating to the campus securityreport for UWM, visit the following: www.cleryact.uwm.edu. This position requires a criminal records review consistent with the WisconsinFair Employment Act.

 

UWM is an AA/EEO employer.