Job Description
Req Id:  44255
Job Title:  Associate IT Support Engineer
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

Job Summary

The Associate IT Support Engineer will work as an entry level professional contributor working under immediate supervision, contribute to the development, installation, coordination, and maintenance of enterprise-level Windows, MacOS, and Linux environments, systems, software, and system management tools as part of an integrated team effort in support of instructional goals of Purdue University.

 

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Six (6) months of professional experience in one or more of the following areas required:
    • Windows, MacOS, or Linux systems administration
    • Hardware maintenance of advanced computer, peripherals, and networking systems required
  • In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required experience (associate’s degree + 4 years of experience; HS/HSE+ 6 years of experience)

 

Preferred:

  • Purdue IT experience a bonus

 

Skills Required:

  • Knowledge of one or more of the following is required; familiarity of the rest is desired: Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
  • Familiarity with software redistribution techniques (i.e. SCCM/CM, Puppet, etc.) desired
  • Ability to:
    • work with a wide variety of computer hardware, software, operating systems, peripherals, etc.
    • work with a wide variety of faculty, staff, and students in a multitude of environments like instruction, administration, and research
    • troubleshoot a variety of environments

 

Additional Information:

  • Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period  
  • Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days -Summary of Benefits for Professional levels 1-3, Management levels 1-2 - Human Resources - Purdue University.

 

Career Stream

Professional 1

  • Pay Band S060
  • Job Code #20003457

Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

 

The anticipated annual salary for this position is $54,320  annually commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.

 

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.

Posting Start Date:  9/28/26