Laboratory Specialist – Computer Networking Systems & Security (CNSS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 2026-2027

Bay de Noc Community College is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to support its Computer Networking Systems & Security (CNSS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs. The role provides assistance with laboratory operations, classroom support, hardware and software maintenance, assessments, student access, career exploration, and employer relationships.

What you'll do:

• Assist with maintaining CNSS\GIS labs (402E, 402F, 402H and GIS server availability), server room, servers, and workstations (hardware, images, storage, network, wireless)
• Actively support student success by assisting CNSS and GIS faculty with labs and classroom support (open lab, testing and assessment, etc.)
• Assist in lab maintenance and equipment recommendations or selection of vendors to fix or return failed components (hard drives, adapters, etc.)
• Maintain CNSS lab workstations and servers by ensuring updates occur, lab hardware and software maintenance, and CNSS domain security is applied and followed
• Organize and maintain software inventory controls related to Dreamspark\Microsoft IT Academy licensing
• Work with IT Department to ensure students are able to use their IT credentials to log onto CNSS workstations each fall by checking with each class and instructor
• Assist with CNSS Assessments including (Certiport\CompTIA\Microsoft\EH Council), including maintaining the functioning of Certiport software for all CNSS labs and performing work as directed by the ITS Department in Business Division labs
• Provide information related to career exploration at the direction of the CNSS\GIS faculty
• Assist in maintaining positive relationships with employers and advisory board members

What they're looking for:

• Degree seeking student in CT\CNSS or related IT degree
• Working towards obtaining at least one Industry certification such as CompTIA A+ or Network+
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications
• Experience using Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or Google Document environments
• Cisco certification preferred (CCNA)
• Willingness and ability to travel to local/regional CNSS sites as needed
• Proprietary and open-source software expertise preferred

Benefits:

• Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems