Senior IT Specialist – SPPDG Research

Senior IT Specialist – SPPDG Research role at Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

City:
Rochester
State: MN
Remote: NO
Department:
Research

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

This position is in support of the Special Purpose Processor Development Group (SPPDG), a research group focused on design, analysis, and testing of high-performance electronics located on the Rochester, MN campus.

The SPPDG IT Senior Specialist supports the SPPDG computer infrastructure. This position encompasses a range of information technology skill areas including computer system support, IT solutions architect, information security, and computer network implementation and support. The incumbent is expected to be capable of facilitating and performing primary computer support for the SPPDG Windows and Linux platforms as well as understand risk management framework (RMF) concepts and applicable NIST standards.

This position is also responsible for leading mid-sized projects, defining tasking, creating budgets and schedules. In addition, this position requires additional specialization in either system administrator (SA) related areas or in information security. SA responsibilities could include support of engineering tools; assessing and defining new system configurations and architectures to support future work; planning, budgeting, and executing IT infrastructure projects.

Overall, an SA is responsible for performing research and technical analysis, recommending, configuring, and administering systems (including software) to ensure that the computer system hardware and software needs of the SPPDG are met. Information security responsibilities include developing policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, and managing and performing security compliance monitoring. Responsibilities also include keeping apprised of government and institutional security requirements, submission of required forms and documentation, and communication of IT security related issues with the appropriate authorities.

In general, this position is accountable for ensuring that the IT needs of the SPPDG are met from a system administrator or information security perspective.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related major and a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in IT system administration required, OR Associates degree and ten (10) years’ experience in IT system administration, OR in lieu of a degree, Twelve (12) years’ experience in IT system administration required. Certified as CISSP or will obtain certification within 1 year of hire.

Note:

This position requires obtaining and maintaining a TS/SCI clearance and adhering to security requirements as described in the NISPOM. Therefore, must be a U.S. Citizen. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Exempt

$ - $ / year;
Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Yes

Full Time

80

Business days;
Work Schedule(s): 9/9 (9 hours per day for 9 workdays) or 10/8 (10 hours per day for 8 workdays) as agreed to by supervisor

After hours and weekends as needed

No

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