Systems Analyst, Sr.
The New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute is looking for a Systems Analyst, Sr., to analyze and manage organizational needs, and design, implement, maintain, and administer WRRI IT infrastructures. This position will also require the applicant to supervise and lead lower graded staff/student employees, participate in budget planning, implementation, and monitoring for purchase and maintenance of hardware and software. Applicant will also be expected to troubleshoot and implement corrective IT measures, and maintain currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems. Administering department networking is also necessary.
The applicant, under minimum supervision, will perform non-routine, complex work. Duties are those associated with a systems administrator or systems analyst. Installs new and/or expands existing personal computer based systems. Determines required software and hardware in conjunction with end users. Programs or selects suitable software to meet user requirements. Installs new and maintains existing hardware. Provides problem-solving support to computer users. Develops and maintains telecommunications systems.
Additional Standard Duties:
Analyzes management needs regarding use of integrated data processing equipment or operations and processes. Investigates, plans, implements, tests, and debugs operating system software. Plans, coordinates, and schedules investigations, feasibility studies and surveys, including economic evaluation of proposed and existing automatic data processing and machine applications. Designs and implements integrated hardware and software computer and information systems to meet organizational requirements. Prepares on-line and hard copy documentation of systems and user applications. Provides instruction and training to users and other employees on day-to-day procedures. Participates in budget planning, implementation, and monitoring for purchase and maintenance of hardware and software. Serves as lead analyst in a design subgroup when appropriate, directing and integrating the work of one or two lower level analysts, each responsible for several programs. Records and maintains hardware and software inventories, site and/or server licensing, and user access and security. May supervise and/or lead lower graded staff and/or student employees. Provides functional direction to lower level technicians on assigned work. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems. Performs problem resolution and provides on-call support for computer/network systems. May train users in use of equipment. May be responsible for monitoring data integrity and system security. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise. Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
- Bachelors degree in a related field.
- Five (5) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.
- Valid Driver's License Required. Must be able to obtain an NMSU driving permit within three months of employment. Requires field site visits to monitor/install equipment. Must be able to travel out of state and overnight.
- Must be able to work standard working hours (M-F, 8-5)
Special Instructions:
Per Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, executive order 2021-045, state employees must be fully vaccinated againstCOVID-19 beginning September 30, 2021, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of theirCOVID-19 vaccination or weekly testing.
NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.