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Enterprise Systems Administrator Engineer
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OverviewJoin Our Team as a Technology Leader!
• Goal-Oriented Innovator: Do you thrive on understanding desired outcomes and designing strategies to achieve them?• Adaptable Problem Solver: Can you embrace a certain level of ambiguity while you and your team determine the best approaches and technologies to add value?• Collaborative Team Player: Do you enjoy working closely with team members and our technology customers to achieve shared goals?• Technical Expert: Are you skilled in engineering, architecting, and supporting Linux/Windows systems?• Proactive Guardian: Can you help define and implement log aggregation technologies to keep us informed about system issues and threats?
Responsibilities• Design, analyze, document, create, test, automate, secure and manage efficient and robust enterprise production, development and staging systems from architecture through service, including prototypes to advance institutional needs• Work with a variety of vendors, partners, teams, and customers to define enterprise hardware, software, cloud, and other system functional specifications• As needed, perform cost-benefit analyses and explore options and alternatives on proposed systems, upgrades and improvements• Identify and implement designs that reduce complexity• Create and update online support documentation using online tools and procedures• Analyze tools and methods and identify areas for improvement• Perform regular audits of security, performance, and compliance on systems and software• Document and respond to escalated system/design level service requests and resolve incidents• Provide user-friendly, secure, accurate and dependable systems and support to all persons (including technical peers) while providing follow-up to ensure their satisfaction with the systems, services, and solutions rendered• Stay up to date on industry directions and opportunities to advise USU on systems and services futures• Identify system support / administrative issues that can be automated or transitioned to service desk personnel and help them develop the skills needed to support such systems and issues• Adhere to the IT Core Competencies (https://it.usu.edu/files/ITCoreCompetencies.pdf)
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
The position will be hired at either level I, level II, level III or Senior based on the following qualifications and duties assigned:
Systems Administrator/Engineer I:
Bachelor’s degree in management information systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS), or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Systems Administrator/Engineer II:
Bachelor’s degree in management information systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS), or related field plus two years of related work experience is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Systems Administrator/Engineer III:
Bachelor’s degree in management information systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS), or related field plus four years of related work experience is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Systems Administrator/Engineer SR:
Bachelor’s degree in management information systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS), or related field plus six years of related work experience is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong desire and ability to learn, keep up with, and drive emerging trends, platforms, architectures, and technologies and works well in a team environment.
Professional references supporting applicant's qualifications for an IT Systems Engineer
Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
This position is 100% in person. Not eligible for remote work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining enterprise level systems and services
Linux and/or Windows server administration, security, and tuning experience
Experience in log aggregation, correlation and response policy
Cloud architecture and platform experience including AWS (ECS/EKS), Azure, Terraform
Experience with Microsoft ecosystem including Azure, Intune, SCCM, GPO, Active Directory,
Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.) experience
A solid understanding in networks and network security as it relates to enterprise systems administration
Depth of understanding and practical experience in securing enterprise systems
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to prioritize and triage work and requests to deliver what matters most
Self-motivated problem solver
Ability to work with limited supervision
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent root cause analysis skills
Understanding of network architecture and protocols
Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefitsADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 04/2024
Notice of Non-discriminationIn its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity
Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator
Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
*updated 09/2023
• Goal-Oriented Innovator: Do you thrive on understanding desired outcomes and designing strategies to achieve them?• Adaptable Problem Solver: Can you embrace a certain level of ambiguity while you and your team determine the best approaches and technologies to add value?• Collaborative Team Player: Do you enjoy working closely with team members and our technology customers to achieve shared goals?• Technical Expert: Are you skilled in engineering, architecting, and supporting Linux/Windows systems?• Proactive Guardian: Can you help define and implement log aggregation technologies to keep us informed about system issues and threats?
Responsibilities• Design, analyze, document, create, test, automate, secure and manage efficient and robust enterprise production, development and staging systems from architecture through service, including prototypes to advance institutional needs• Work with a variety of vendors, partners, teams, and customers to define enterprise hardware, software, cloud, and other system functional specifications• As needed, perform cost-benefit analyses and explore options and alternatives on proposed systems, upgrades and improvements• Identify and implement designs that reduce complexity• Create and update online support documentation using online tools and procedures• Analyze tools and methods and identify areas for improvement• Perform regular audits of security, performance, and compliance on systems and software• Document and respond to escalated system/design level service requests and resolve incidents• Provide user-friendly, secure, accurate and dependable systems and support to all persons (including technical peers) while providing follow-up to ensure their satisfaction with the systems, services, and solutions rendered• Stay up to date on industry directions and opportunities to advise USU on systems and services futures• Identify system support / administrative issues that can be automated or transitioned to service desk personnel and help them develop the skills needed to support such systems and issues• Adhere to the IT Core Competencies (https://it.usu.edu/files/ITCoreCompetencies.pdf)
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
The position will be hired at either level I, level II, level III or Senior based on the following qualifications and duties assigned:
Systems Administrator/Engineer I:
Bachelor’s degree in management information systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS), or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Systems Administrator/Engineer II:
Bachelor’s degree in management information systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS), or related field plus two years of related work experience is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Systems Administrator/Engineer III:
Bachelor’s degree in management information systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS), or related field plus four years of related work experience is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Systems Administrator/Engineer SR:
Bachelor’s degree in management information systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS), or related field plus six years of related work experience is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong desire and ability to learn, keep up with, and drive emerging trends, platforms, architectures, and technologies and works well in a team environment.
Professional references supporting applicant's qualifications for an IT Systems Engineer
Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
This position is 100% in person. Not eligible for remote work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining enterprise level systems and services
Linux and/or Windows server administration, security, and tuning experience
Experience in log aggregation, correlation and response policy
Cloud architecture and platform experience including AWS (ECS/EKS), Azure, Terraform
Experience with Microsoft ecosystem including Azure, Intune, SCCM, GPO, Active Directory,
Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.) experience
A solid understanding in networks and network security as it relates to enterprise systems administration
Depth of understanding and practical experience in securing enterprise systems
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to prioritize and triage work and requests to deliver what matters most
Self-motivated problem solver
Ability to work with limited supervision
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent root cause analysis skills
Understanding of network architecture and protocols
Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefitsADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 04/2024
Notice of Non-discriminationIn its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity
Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator
Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
*updated 09/2023