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# Information Systems Specialist II

- **Company:** The University of Alabama at Birmingham
- **Location:** Birmingham, AL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $47,665.0 - $77,455.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Information Systems, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, Network Server
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uab.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=T238437

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Preferred:

 * Applicants with work experience providing IT support for a large department or organization

## Description

Responsible for the development, design, installation and maintenance of a department s networked computers. Assume sole responsibility as the systems or network administrator . Manages the technical aspects of the system/network. Provides user support by troubleshooting PC and Network problems, as well as acts as a liaison with personnel who operate the University Backbone Network . May supervise other technical support personnel, such as Computer Technicians and Information System Specialist I s performing routine maintenance, repair, troubleshooting or PC/Network operations duties.

The Information Systems Specialist II provides advanced technical support and systems administration services for departmental computing environments. This position is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of servers, workstations, storage systems, software applications, and peripheral devices. The incumbent serves as a primary technical resource for faculty, researchers, staff, and students and assists in maintaining reliable, secure, and efficient technology services that support the academic and research missions of the department.

Salary Range: $47,665 - $77,455

Position is located onsite in Birmingham, Alabama with no option for hybrid/remote work schedule.

Responsible for the development, design, installation and maintenance of a department s networked computers. Assume sole responsibility as the systems or network administrator . Manages the technical aspects of the system/network. Provides user support by troubleshooting PC and Network problems, as well as acts as a liaison with personnel who operate the University Backbone Network . May supervise other technical support personnel, such as Computer Technicians and Information System Specialist I s performing routine maintenance, repair, troubleshooting or PC/Network operations duties.

The Information Systems Specialist II provides advanced technical support and systems administration services for departmental computing environments. This position is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of servers, workstations, storage systems, software applications, and peripheral devices. The incumbent serves as a primary technical resource for faculty, researchers, staff, and students and assists in maintaining reliable, secure, and efficient technology services that support the academic and research missions of the department.

Salary Range: $47,665 - $77,455

Position is located onsite in Birmingham, Alabama with no option for hybrid/remote work schedule.


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