MIS SPECIALIST

The GEO Group•City of McFarland, CA

55d

About The Position

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. Who We Are: GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. Why Work for GEO: We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in a related role with experience in hardware and software operations. Educational and progressive work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree at management’s discretion.
Ability to identify and solve computer problems and act independently with a wide variety of employees and vendors required.
Ability to understand and resolve technical problems independently.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must be a United States citizen.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to ensure personal computers and servers (hardware and software) are performing properly; lead system security, operation, and maintenance.
Track technology inventory; research specifications and order required hardware/software.
Monitor the computer operations’ budget in conjunction with regional I.T. staff.
Maintain security administration of systems; assign local domain log-in profiles and passwords.
Ensure users have access to appropriate applications and files.
Create, maintain, modify, and produce accurate, timely reports using Crystal Reports.
Collaborate with the training department to develop and implement system training.
Maintain and restore daily backups on LAN.
Ensure strict adherence to software licensing rules and maintain careful records.
Generate technical reports on utilization, projected needs, and other areas.
Travel to other facilities not limited to your home region.
Use your general knowledge of telephone systems.