System Analyst Senior

Department Contact: Carolina Mijares, (575) 646-4337 & mijares@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External – Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: New
Mexico Water Resources at New Mexico State University is seeking an experienced IT professional to lead and manage its complex technology
infrastructure. This position is responsible for administering enterprise Linux and Windows systems, Active Directory, networking,
cybersecurity, cloud services, databases, web servers, GIS technologies, and field-based telemetry systems that support statewide water
research. The role supervises IT staff and student employees, develops custom software and automation tools, manages hardware and software
lifecycles, and ensures the reliability, security, and continuous improvement of NM WRRI’s mission-critical information technology
environment.

Position Details

Position Title: System Analyst Senior

College/Division: Research, Creativity and ED

Department: 470500-WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
INSTITUTE

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target
Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position
with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon
funding

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Analyze management and organization’s needs, and design, implement,
maintain, and administer WRRI IT infrastructures. Supervise and lead lower graded staff and student employees. Participates in budget
planning, implementation, and monitoring for purchase and maintenance of hardware and software. Troubleshoot and implement corrective
measures. Maintain currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems. Administer
department networking.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Associate’s Degree + 7 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent
Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five (5) years of
experience directly related to the job duties and responsibilities as outlined.

Special
Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical
Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements:
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very
limited exposure to physical risk.

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