EDP Programmer II (Senior Desktop Support Technician)

EDP Programmer II (Senior Desktop Support Technician)

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Work type : Staff Full Time

Location : UMass Amherst

Department : Mathematics & Statistics

Union : USA / MTA

Categories : Computer & Information Technology, College of Natural Sciences

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable , and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary

Support the research and teaching missions of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, a large research and teaching department with several hundred computer users that teaches 15,000 students each year by maintaining the integrity of operating systems, software and hardware for workstations, desktop computers and servers in a highly dynamic multi-platform computing environment. Support the administration of all departmental UNIX / Linux, MacOS, and Windows computer systems and the department's local area network. Assure that an effective and smooth running operation prevails and that the high standards set forth are maintained.

Essential Functions

• Install, maintain and configure hardware components, operating systems and application software on workstations, desktops, and laptop computers. Includes creating and updating shell scripts for monitoring and improving system performance.
• Provision department computer systems and bring systems into compliance for security standards.
• Provide technical support to users of the department computing facilities. Assist in organizing and conducting computer training seminars, prepare teaching materials and other documents. Work closely with faculty, staff and students in support of their computing and networking needs.
• Use professional judgement as appropriate to independently research and resolve issues and problems that arise in system and network administration duties. Make suggestions for improvements and future growth related to the department computing environment (hardware, software and networking needs).
• Install, maintain and upgrade services and support departmental high performance Linux cluster.
• Ensure compliance with existing industry and campus security and privacy standards and best practices. Perform infrastructure security evaluations and audits as required.

Other Functions

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Hardware and software troubleshooting and repair.

Associate degree or above can substitute for one (1) year of relevant experience. Education toward such a degree or diploma will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Work Schedule

Salary Information

USA / MTA Non-Exempt Grade 16.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

At UMass Amherst and in CNS, we strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging, where every individual is included, and where every individual is valued. You can find these values and goals here ( https : / / www.umass.edu / strategicplan / strategic-plan ).

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

Advertised : Sep 11 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close : Dec 11 2025 Eastern Standard Time

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