Desktop/Entra Engineer Support

at  University of Illinois

DESKTOP/ENTRA ENGINEER SUPPORT

Hiring Department: Information Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026244
Posting Close Date: 08/06/2024
Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 commensurate of experience
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

POSITION SUMMARY

The IT Technical Associate (Desktop/Entra Engineer Support) at UI Health is a key contributor to maintaining and enhancing the organization’s technology infrastructure. This role demands proficiency in Directory Services, IAM, Microsoft Entra, Security, Collaboration Tools, and Endpoint Management. The ideal candidate should be proactive, adaptable, and dedicated to continuous learning and improvement to support UI Health’s evolving technological needs effectively.

Directory Services and IAM:

• Manage Active Directory, including replication and group policies.
• Maintain Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure) for user provisioning and security.

Security:

• Enroll devices in Defender for Endpoint.
• Handle threat detections.
• Manage compliance using Purview.

Collaboration and Content Management:

• Administer Microsoft Teams, Exchange, and SharePoint.
• Ensure smooth messaging, external access, and application deployment.

User Data Access:

• Monitor OneDrive usage.
• Implement security controls and backups.

Desktop and Endpoint Management:

• Configure Intune for Android, Windows, and iOS.
• Manage profiles, applications, and deployment.

Technology Advancement:

• Stay informed about industry updates.
• Monitor social media for relevant news.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree - Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management, related information management field or a clinical area of study.
• Minimum of one (1) year professional level IT experience within Systems Administration & Operations which includes demonstrated experience in architecture, configuration, planning, development, installation, maintenance, of enterprise computer and software systems mission critical hardware and infrastructure
  This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of client-server technology.
• Experience in client-server environments focused on building, configuring, and maintaining large-scale IT systems.
  Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification, and language sections.
  You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the document section of your online application.
  When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e., resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.
  If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.
  For fullest consideration, the above-mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than 8/6/2024.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. All full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Go to https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
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.
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