Lab Assistant - Tier 1 Job at University of Maryland Global Campus, Remote

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  • University of Maryland Global Campus
  • Remote

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Virtual Labs Manager, the Lab Assistant staff provide essential technical assistance to students and faculty, offering guidance in troubleshooting software-related challenges, managing escalations, and ensuring a seamless learning experience. They serve as the first line of support for lab-related technical difficulties, utilizing various communication channels, including Zoom and email interactions. They play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of lab environments and contribute to the continuous improvement of lab resources and documentation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional customer service to students and faculty experiencing virtual lab technical difficulties through multiple support channels. Ensuring the highest level of customer service when supporting students, faculty, and staff

  • Troubleshoot software installation and usage issues, helping students navigate lab activities and software tools across different environments. To ensure effective resolution of lab-related issues

  • Respond to complex technical concerns and escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate support units.

  • Perform regular quality assurance checks of virtual lab environments each term, documenting and communicating issues to vendors and academic leadership.

  • Identify and report errors in lab documentation or instructions discovered through support interactions.

  • Provide technical expertise for new technology implementation, including testing applications and participating in the technology vetting process.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field required.

  • At least 1-2 years of similar work experience in technical support or helpdesk environments.

  • Experience troubleshooting software installation and usage issues

  • Familiarity with ticket management systems (particularly Salesforce)

  • Ability to document technical issues clearly and comprehensively

  • Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Master's degree and 3-5 years of similar work experience.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of virtualization, cloud computing, system administration, networking, server and storage technologies, database technologies, and IT technical support.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear explanation of technical concepts.

  • Familiarity with basic networking principles and troubleshooting methodologies.

  • Understanding of virtual learning environments and educational technology platforms

  • Documentation skills for accurately recording issues and solutions

  • Basic software testing and quality assurance capabilities

  • Ability to remain patient and professional when dealing with frustrated users

  • Capacity to translate technical information into easy-to-understand language

  • Adaptability to learn new technologies and software applications quickly

  • Demonstrated knowledge in two or a combination of the following domains and listed software and technology is required

Network Scanning & Security Tools

  • NMAP, Nessus, Wireshark ( Nikto

  • Metasploit Framework, OpenVAS, Burp Suite

Forensics Tools

  • Autopsy, TrID, OSTE Meta Scanner, FTK

Programming & Development Tools

  • GNU Nano (Python coding), Ubuntu Terminal, CLI

  • SQL, HTML, Python Vulnerable Application

  • VIM, Visual Studio Code, C Compiler (GCC)

  • WebGoat, WebWolf

Operating Systems & Platforms

  • Kali Linux, Windows PowerShell, Windows Event Viewer

  • Greylog, Logcheck, ELK Stack, Trex SE

Cryptography Tools

  • CrypTool

Miscellaneous Tools

  • MISP Threat Sharing, FTP, OWASP

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

Job Tags

Part time, Work experience placement,

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