Title: IT Specialist
Position Number: 0097619T
Hiring Unit: RES & DEAN OF GRAD DIV, SCH O&ES&T, SEA GRANT COLL PROG
Location: UH at Manoa
Date Posted: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 06/15/2026
Band: B
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Duties and Responsibilities
1. *Continuously monitor and lead initiatives to enhance system reliability, security, and operational efficiency. Supervise and mentor IT staff to assure that administrative directives and industry best practices are understood and followed.
2. *Administer and maintain Hawaii Sea Grant's public-facing and internal websites, including content management systems (CMS), hosting environments, and accessibility compliance.
3. *Coordinate web development, updates, and security patches in collaboration with communications and outreach staff.
4. *Ensure websites meet UH branding standards, federal accessibility requirements (e.g., Section 508), and cybersecurity best practices.
5. Support development and maintenance of microsites, portals, and digital tools for research programs, extension activities, and community engagement initiatives.
6. *Design, manage, and maintain relational and non-relational databases supporting research, extension, education, reporting, and grants management.
7. *Develop and oversee data workflows, metadata standards, backup protocols, and data integrity checks.
8. *Support data integration across programs (e.g., project tracking, outcomes reporting, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation metrics).
9. *Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security requirements, including federal and UH data policies.
10. *Manage cloud-based services and platforms (e.g., storage, virtual servers, collaboration tools, analytics platforms).
11. *Optimize cloud resources for performance, security, cost efficiency, and scalability.
12. Support migration of legacy systems to cloud environments where appropriate.
13. *Coordinate identity management, access controls, and permissions for cloud applications.
14. *Implement and monitor cybersecurity best practices, including authentication, encryption, backups, and incident response procedures.
15. *Coordinate with UH Information Security and System-wide IT to ensure compliance with institutional and federal requirements.
16. *Conduct routine risk assessments and vulnerability reviews for IT systems and web platforms.
17. Provide guidance and training to staff on secure computing practices.
18. *Serve as the primary IT advisor to program leadership on digital infrastructure needs, emerging technologies, and long-term IT planning.
19. *Support grant proposals and funded projects by developing IT, data management, and cyberinfrastructure components.
20. Collaborate with research, extension, education, and communications teams to design digital solutions that enhance program effectiveness and impact.
21. Develop and maintain IT documentation, standard operating procedures, and user guides.
22. *Liaise with UH campus IT units, system-wide services, and external vendors.
23. *Manage IT service contracts, licenses, and subscriptions.
24. *Follows and implements directives and guidance related to best practices from University of Hawai'i System Information Technology Services.
25. *Ensures the consistent adoption, implementation, and enforcement of recommendations issued through University of Hawai'i System Information Technology Service.
26. *Keeps abreast of recommendations issued through University of Hawai'i System Information Technology Service, and takes timely action as needed.
27. Coordinate consultants or developers for specialized IT or web projects as needed.
28. Other duties as assigned.
- Denotes Essential Function
Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a pertinent baccalaureate educational degree in Information Technology and 5 years of progressively responsible professional information technology experience with responsibilities for Database Management, Multimedia Development and Admin, Networking, and/or Systems Analysis, of which 2 years of the experience must have been comparable in scope and complexity to the next lower pay band in the University of Hawai'i broadband system; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of Information Technology as demonstrated by the broad knowledge and understanding of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving information technology concepts, principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of the broad technology, systems, hardware and software associated with Information Technology.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize a wide range of intricate problems, use reasoning and logic to determine accurate causes, and apply principles and practices to determine, evaluate, integrate, and implement practical and thorough solutions in an effective and timely manner.
5. Proven ability to comprehend, interpret and implement administrative directives and guidance to ensure IT operations align with organizational standards and industry best practices.
6. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
7. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
8. If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
9. Strong understanding of IT service management, cybersecurity principles, risk management, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining IT best practices, standards, and governance.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Background in a science field of study, such as geology, geophysics, biology, zoology, marine science, oceanography, or related.
2. Experience working in a university research/academic environment.
3. Experience working with or at a Sea Grant College Program.
To Apply:
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Inquiries: Darren Lerner; 808-956-7031; [email protected]
