Stanford UniversityComputing Support Analyst 2
Mar. 2015 - Sep. 2018Stanford, CAServe as a Tier 3 escalation point and System Administrator for LANrev (software distribution) Administer Apple computers through JAMF/Casper. Improve routine tasks by creating scripts and apps to streamline productivity and overall team. Maintain security by deploying security patches via LANrev, Remote Desktop and in person to meet requirements of the Department of Energy and Department of Homeland Security. Diagnose and resolve basic and more complex problems; respond to escalated problems from clients; perform triage, provide remote problem resolution when possible, dispatch problems to associated groups throughout the unit supported, and dispatch out to clients for hardware issues not resolved remotely. Configure and troubleshoot computing systems in a diverse environment. Research, recommend, and implement hardware and software purchases and configurations to meet customer needs and to help ensure compatibility with university systems and architecture. Work on technical projects requiring expertise and creativity in analysis and deployment of technology.
Establish, communicate, and implement standards used throughout the unit and contribute to the development of the support strategy. Create, Investigate and test new tools, systems, techniques, and software products.
Provide technical guidance and advanced training; may supervise lower level staff; may lead or direct staff at the same level.