Deployment Specialist-AITS (Hybrid/Remote)
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Location: Urbana, IL 61801
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Deployment Specialist-AITS (Hybrid/Remote)
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As part of the Deployment team, the Deployment Specialist is responsible for providing IT Service Management support, which includes coordinating updates to IT infrastructure and applications. The Deployment Specialist reviews AITS production change requests, helps with IT release management, assists in the coordination of upgrades and maintenance of administrative systems, troubleshoots unplanned outages, and assists with batch processing requests.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and execute detailed rollout plans that include detailed timetable of events, tasks, responsibilities, and back-out plans. Communicate with customers and support staff the rollout plans, impact and testing needs. Coordinate functional, operational, performance, and integration testing for all production changes. Function as subject matter expert (SME) for the Change and Release Management processes. Promote understanding of and adherence to change procedures and counsel IT staff regarding change management and change requests. Build an understanding of the overall infrastructure and technologies used by enterprise applications at the university. Facilitate the day-to-day operational execution of the Change Management process (e.g. Change logging, prioritizing, scheduling, monitoring). Execute scripts and procedures in test environments and verify results with clients and requestors for sign-off. Execute scripts in production environments in support of the change management process. Migrate batch, web, and infrastructure components into production environments following AITS standards and procedures. Provide front line support for production processing, including monitoring, troubleshooting and migrations. Provide on-call rotational support for 24/7 departmental/enterprise administrative IT systems. The position requires a high level of service, and when on call, the individual must be reachable and able to respond to issues/problems within published service response times (either from the employee's office location or remotely). Perform other duties as assigned appropriately for a Deployment Specialist.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent.
Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:
College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.
Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree in related fields Three years of professional IT experience. Experience with Oracle, PostgresSQL, SQL Server DBMS Experience with Windows, Linux, Unix Operating systems Project management experience.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with University and departmental officials/staff. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent critical thinking skills to address difficult, complex issues. Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of all work assignments. Ability to prioritize work accordingly to meet deadlines while staying on task with daily assignments. Excellent consultation and facilitation skills. Ability to understand the "big picture" to provide long-term resolutions.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a 100% Full Time Civil Service IT Technical Associate position. The expected start date is 3/24/2025. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $77,000.00 - 87,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE INFORMATION
For full consideration, please click the APPLY NOW link on this page to submit an application on the university portal accepting applications for this system office position by 6 pm on 2/11/2025.
System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the System Human Resource Services, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at 217-333-2600, or by emailing ADAaccessibility@uillinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 9000816
Job Category: Civil Service
Campus Location: Urbana
APPLY NOW
Deployment Specialist-AITS (Hybrid/Remote)
AITS Admin
Posting Category:Hide Apply Now
As part of the Deployment team, the Deployment Specialist is responsible for providing IT Service Management support, which includes coordinating updates to IT infrastructure and applications. The Deployment Specialist reviews AITS production change requests, helps with IT release management, assists in the coordination of upgrades and maintenance of administrative systems, troubleshoots unplanned outages, and assists with batch processing requests.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent.
Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:
College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.
Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.
Preferred:
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a 100% Full Time Civil Service IT Technical Associate position. The expected start date is 3/24/2025. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $77,000.00 - 87,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE INFORMATION
For full consideration, please click the APPLY NOW link on this page to submit an application on the university portal accepting applications for this system office position by 6 pm on 2/11/2025.
System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the System Human Resource Services, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at 217-333-2600, or by emailing ADAaccessibility@uillinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 9000816
Job Category: Civil Service
Campus Location: Urbana
APPLY NOW