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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SUPPORT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - **Company:** Missouri S&T - **Location:** Rolla, MO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $54,000.0 - $69,576.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Apple Mac Systems, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Desktop Computing, Linux, Programming Tools, Perl (Programming Language), File Server, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Local Security Policy, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows PowerShell, Server Administration, Scripting, Virtual Environment, Peripherals, Information Technology, Casper Suite, Laptops, Network Server, Vmware - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=77d08e1f53d978a3 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, * Knowledge of desktop/workstation hardware/software/operating systems (configuration and connectivity) * Technical knowledge and aptitude in the areas of networks, network file servers, applicable software, and troubleshooting techniques * Experience with automated software tools to distribute software, implement security settings, enforce policies across a range of computers or users is required * Strong verbal and written communication skills sufficient to interact with a variety of users and other technical staff * Strong customer service skills * Proficient with file server and domain administration, including but not limited to, system installation, configuration, and administration * Two or more years of experience with, and a solid understanding of; Active Directory administration, Group Policy Manager, and MS Configuration Manager (SCCM), JAMF * Two or More years exposure to operating systems Linux, Window, MacOS. * Two or more years of experience with a scripting language such as PowerShell, Perl, Python, etc. and the knowledge of packaging scripts for image and application automated installations. WQL reporting experience is a plus * Solid understanding of, and experience with, virtual environments such as VMware and/or KVM based hypervisors. * Preferred candidate would possess degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, or comparable field of study or equitant experience. ## Description This on-site only professional information technology position spans a wide range of in-depth engineering of servers and end-user devices and activity including, but not limited to, computer, server and peripheral hardware and software installation, configuration, optimization, and large-scale systems management. This position is generally structured to be second and third-tier support to other user and system support functions. A high degree of interaction with people is involved; therefore, sound customer service principles must be applied while fulfilling the technical function. Work includes a wide range of responsibility in providing high-level support and will overlap with some duties of other title series: troubleshoot and resolve problems with personal computers, workstations, laptops, peripherals, network servers, ect.; maintain lab computers and peripherals, perform hardware and software installation, configuration, upgrades, and enhancements. Are you seeking to make a difference in the lives of students? Are you desirous of enabling research that is changing our world? Would you like to have a strong influence in setting direction for a technology organization whose mission focuses on education, research, and application of knowledge to solve some of the world's great challenges? If so, we would like to talk to you. If you are a potential member of the S&T information technology team and are humble, coachable, approachable, introspective, and passionate about building relationships, then we want to talk to you. Serving at Missouri University of Science and Technology is a calling. We are revitalizing out campus and looking to a bight future. Join us. Job Functions: * Provide on-site support for other desktop systems, including laptop computers, networked printers, ect. * Update trouble tickets with problem description, status, and resolution * Design, development, and documentation of processes and any changes/updates needed to maintain functionality and security * Technical support to end users is not the primary focus of the position, however, it is expected that any application be comfortable in providing that type of support when needed * Provide desktop/server administration as related to group policies, patching, and campus OS software updates. * Analyze all aspects of the software, tools, scripts, programs, and logs * Create solutions and test them on multiple levels before implementation * Modify computer systems with automation and scripting, creating images to be used in various locations or customer needs * Programming/development: responsible for building services via programming and development * Required to review others programming for troubleshooting and diagnosis purposes * Continued creation of programming tools to simplify and improve delivery of desktop and server utilities, tools, and software * Perform other job-related duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Synthetic Insiders: The New AI Risk to Your Org](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100057-synthetic-insiders-the-new-ai-risk-to-your-org) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)