Department Contact: Carolina Mijares, (575) 646-4337 & mijares@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: New Mexico Water Resources at New Mexico State University is seeking an experienced IT professional to lead and manage its complex technology infrastructure. This position is responsible for administering enterprise Linux and Windows systems, Active Directory, networking, cybersecurity, cloud services, databases, web servers, GIS technologies, and field-based telemetry systems that support statewide water research. The role supervises IT staff and student employees, develops custom software and automation tools, manages hardware and software lifecycles, and ensures the reliability, security, and continuous improvement of NM WRRI's mission-critical information technology environment.
Position Title: System Analyst Senior
College/Division: Research, Creativity and ED
Department: 470500-WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with Experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Analyze management and organization's needs, and design, implement, maintain, and administer WRRI IT infrastructures. Supervise and lead lower graded staff and student employees. Participates in budget planning, implementation, and monitoring for purchase and maintenance of hardware and software. Troubleshoot and implement corrective measures. Maintain currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems. Administer department networking.
Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree + 7 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of experience directly related to the job duties and responsibilities as outlined.
Special Certification/Licensure:
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.