Deployment Specialist-AITS (Hybrid/Remote)Sponsorship for work authorization is
not available for this position.
Job SummaryAs part of the Deployment team, the Deployment Specialist is responsible for providing IT Service
Management support, which includes coordinating updates to IT infrastructure and applications. The
Deployment Specialist reviews AITS production change requests, helps with IT release management, assists
in the coordination of upgrades and maintenance of administrative systems, troubleshoots unplanned
outages, and assists with batch processing requests.
For additional information on Administrative Information Technology Services (AITS) please visit:
https://www.aits.uillinois.edu/careers.
Duties & Responsibilities- Build and execute detailed rollout plans that include detailed timetable of events, tasks,
responsibilities, and back-out plans. - Communicate with customers and support staff the rollout plans, impact and testing needs.
- Coordinate functional, operational, performance, and integration testing for all production changes.
- Function as subject matter expert (SME) for the Change and Release Management processes.
- Promote understanding of and adherence to change procedures and counsel IT staff regarding
change management and change requests. - Build an understanding of the overall infrastructure and technologies used by enterprise applications
at the university. - Facilitate the day-to-day operational execution of the Change Management process (e.g. Change
logging, prioritizing, scheduling, monitoring). - Execute scripts and procedures in test environments and verify results with clients and requestors
for sign-off. - Execute scripts in production environments in support of the change management process.
- Migrate batch, web, and infrastructure components into production environments following AITS
standards and procedures. - Provide front line support for production processing, including monitoring, troubleshooting and
migrations. - Provide on-call rotational support for 24/7 departmental/enterprise administrative IT systems. The
position requires a high level of service, and when on call, the individual must be reachable and able
to respond to issues/problems within published service response times (either from the employee's
office location or remotely). - Perform other duties as assigned appropriately for a Deployment Specialist.
Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.
Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:
College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.
Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.
Preferred Qualifications1. Bachelor's Degree in related fields
2. Three years of professional IT experience.
3. Experience with Oracle, PostgresSQL, SQL Server DBMS
4. Experience with Windows, Linux, Unix Operating systems
5. Project management experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with University and
departmental officials/staff. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent critical thinking skills to address difficult, complex issues.
- Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of all work assignments.
- Ability to prioritize work accordingly to meet deadlines while staying on task with daily assignments.
- Excellent consultation and facilitation skills.
- Ability to understand the "big picture" to provide long-term resolutions.
Appointment InformationThis is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5031 - Information Technology Technical Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 3/3/2025. The budgeted salary range for the position is $77,000 to $87,000 Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience,
while also considering internal equity.
Sponsorship for work authorization is
not available for this position.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at
https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline InformationApplications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 11, 2025.. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through
https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Johanna Mayer at
johannam@uillinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click 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.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations
portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing
accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1029157
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
