Technical Support Analyst jobs in Binghamton, NY

Budget Title: Lead Programmer/Analyst (SL-3)

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Binghamton University is seeking an experienced, energetic, engaging and collaborative individual to work as part of a team that provides timely hardware, software, and peripheral support to the Binghamton University community.

The Technical Support Analyst must be able to work independent of direct supervision with a diverse, cross-functional group of professionals, faculty, and students to support all in the pursuit of academic excellence within a premier University environment. The Technical Support Analyst reports to the Assistant Director of Technical Support, works directly with other members of Technology Support Services, and works closely with other key groups and staff members within Information Technology Services (ITS).

Responsibilities include:

• Provide computer (hardware and software), network, and peripheral troubleshooting and support to the Binghamton University community.
• Diagnose and resolve basic and complex problems; respond to escalated problems from clients; perform triage; provide remote problem resolution when possible; dispatch problems to appropriate groups throughout ITS; and dispatch out to clients for hardware and software issues not resolved remotely.
• Transfer data, map network drives, assist with faculty and staff email accounts, and install new computers and applications.
• Research, recommend, and implement hardware and software purchases and configurations to meet user needs and to help ensure compatibility with university systems and architecture.
• Use ITSM system (TeamDynamix) to thoroughly document incidents and resolutions.
• Use desktop management tools to streamline support and device management.
• Maintain fluency in new technologies that are used at Binghamton University.
• Provide flexible, patient, and creative solutions to issues as they arise.
• Competence, timeliness, quality, and excellence are characteristics the individual must provide.
• Must be able to maintain data confidentiality and compliance with regulatory requirements (FERPA, HIPAA, etc.)
• Work schedule will fluctuate based on academic calendar.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Associate's degree (or higher).
• Minimum of two years' work experience in technical support or instructional technology support role.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written form on technical issues with technical and non-technical clients.
• Must be able to demonstrate experience installing/supporting current and legacy Windows or macOS.
• Must be able to visit offices and perform work that requires lifting (30 pounds), reaching, bending, kneeling, crawling or climbing into small work spaces.
• Must be a positive, hard-working person able to deal successfully with a diverse group of users, faculty, staff and students.

Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Four or more years' experience working in a large complex organization.
• Two or more years' experience repairing Mac and/or PC laptops and desktops.
• Apple/Dell/Microsoft/HDI Certifications strongly preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and installing computer hardware.
• Experience supporting smartphones and tablets, including installing/configuring apps and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Experience working in higher education or a research environment.
• Experience with Desktop Management products (i.e. Endpoint [SCCM], JAMF).
• Experience with ITSM tools (TeamDynamix).

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.