Job Summary

San José State University’s Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering is an innovative, collaborative, and supportive environment that empowers employees to achieve professional and personal goals while contributing to the university’s student-centered mission. A member of the 23-campus California State university system, San José State University is situated in the entrepreneurial heart of Silicon Valley. The College of Engineering at San Jose State University comprises ten departments and independent programs which employs nearly 400 faculty and staff to support more than 7,000 local and international students. Committed to excellence and service, the expert staff of the College of Engineering frequently work with multiple external stakeholders and partners from across campus and other institutions. 

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies & Research, and under the general direction of the Sr. Systems Analyst Lead of Engineering Computing Systems (ECS), the Systems Analyst is responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and maintaining cost-effective, reliable college-wide computing systems. The incumbent coordinates and manages technology projects, provides technical support to students, staff and faculty, trains student workers and other technicians, generates and maintains virtual servers, and makes proposals and recommendations related to hardware and software for the college. The Systems Analyst makes recommendations and provides specifications for procurement, installation, support, and maintenance of all requisite hardware and software for the College and makes recommendations for all Engineering departments; develops and implements operational policies, procedures, and practices necessary for reliable delivery of computing services; coordinates technology projects with the appropriate faculty, staff, and students; builds consensus and solicits input when making significant changes, and maintains good channels of communication in terms of decisions and policies associated with the delivery of technical services within the college. Provides support through example and leadership to peers, faculty, and fellow staff members. Develops and implements requests and proposals for acquisition of equipment, software, supplies, and services.  Keeps abreast of the latest of the latest developments in various fields related to computing and in particular to desktop support. Provides updates to the Senior Systems Analyst of ECS on the current status of computing and desktop support within the College. Develops and maintains databases, records, documents and files associated with computing and desktop systems.

This position advances strategic initiatives and ensures day-to-day business functions are aligned with the core values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective, reliable, efficient, and continuous operation of the College of Engineering academic, open, and research computer laboratories by serving as the systems administrator and lead.
• Plan, design, procure, and implement upgrades and ensure computer laboratory configurations are relevant to and adequately support coursework.
• Develop and implement procedures and tools for both network and local printing solutions for our computer labs.
• Provide projector and related AV support and maintenance for COE-managed lecture rooms.
• Manage licensing servers for all software running in our labs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain virtual server environments for the College of Engineering lab servers.
• Create, administer, and maintain an application server that allows faculty and staff to readily install College and University licensed software and other essential freeware over the network.
• Ensure high availability, fail over, and backup procedures are in place and tested.
• Develop, implement, and document procedures and tools for ensuring rapid and automated regeneration of corrupted laboratory workstations and servers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of, and proficiency in, administering Microsoft Windows domain controllers, servers and workstations.
• Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in installing, configuring and troubleshooting computer hardware and peripherals.
• Familiar with cloning techniques for rapid deployment of workstations from base-golden images.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and ability to identify and troubleshoot networking issues.
• Proficient in print quota tools such as Print Manager Plus.
• Ability to analyze and organize large complex projects and prioritize subtasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to research problem solutions and maintain knowledge of current technologies
• General awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and a willingness to develop skills in their appropriate, responsible, and ethical use in a higher education environment, consistent with institutional policies and practices.  

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in computer science, information systems, educational technology, communications, or related fields, or similar certified coursework in applicable fields of study.
• 5 plus years of experience with Desktop Support.
• Experience with network licensing (FlexM).
• 5 plus years of experience with Active Directory management (users, groups, GPO, etc).
• Experience with mass deployments via cloning.imaging.
• 5 plus years of Server Administration experience.
• Experience with OS patching and vulnerability abatement.
• Experience with engineering software deployment.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and ability to troubleshoot networking issues.

Compensation

Classification: Database Administrator III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,042/month - $9,056/month (Step 6 – Step 12)
CSU Salary Range: $7,284/month - $10,611/month (Step 1 – Step 20)

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: September 14, 2026 through September 28, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

People and Culture
jobs@sjsu.edu

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.