Job Details

Systems Engineer Sr

Position Number: 6403237
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Computing - Network/System Administration

Systems Engineer Sr

Job Summary

We invite you to join our modern and forward-thinking IT group. Be part of a robust team of systems administrators, business intelligence developers, full stack software developers, data architects, IT project managers, and technical support analysts. Our stakeholders include faculty and staff that are dedicated to accelerating the translation of clinical research to the bedside. We work hand-in-hand with our customers as business partners as we make it our daily mission to facilitate clinical research by ensuring the technology (both traditional and emerging) matches business needs.

The Data Coordinating Center's IT group has an immediate need for a Sr. Systems Engineer. This position will report directly to the IT Director. The Sr. Systems Engineer is essential in upholding and enhancing the technical framework of our research data center, which operates continuously to support critical research activities. The role demands a professional with extensive experience in on-premises data center management, and a strong acumen in security protocols. The successful candidate will be proficient in creating and maintaining server environments and will value the autonomy of their role while appreciating the dynamics of working within a supportive and collaborative IT team.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays
50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities of this role are comprehensive, encompassing the design, installation, and ongoing management of servers and network devices to ensure reliable internal and customer-facing services. This role will be actively involved in all phases of the IT lifecycle, from the initial development and testing stages to the full-scale production environment. This includes meticulous management of system documentation, asset inventories, and the creation of technical guidelines and documentation.The Sr. Sys Engineer will work with software developers to build environments for new applications and updates, ensuring that development efforts are seamlessly integrated into the operational environment. This collaboration is vital for facilitating a dynamic, agile IT infrastructure that can adapt to the evolving needs of clinical research, thereby directly contributing to the DCC's objective of accelerating the translation of clinical research findings to practical applications.

This position is on-site, requiring the selected candidate to be willing to move to the Salt Lake City area or already be local. This position may require working off hours and participating in an on-call rotation to address critical system issues and ensure continuous, 24/7 operational efficiency. This role cannot support international sponsorship at this time.

As a Sr. Sys Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Design and implement secure, and resilient system environments tailored to customer requirements and feedback.
Provides technical leadership and mentorship to systems administrators and junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development.
Conducts root cause analysis of complex system issues, identifying systemic improvements and long-term solutions.
Performs maintenance, updates, and upgrades for servers, desktops, and specialized applications to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with operational needs.
Manage Active Directory, including group policy and preference settings, to ensure secure and efficient user access control.
Administer database and web services, offering end-user support to facilitate smooth operations and accessibility.
Implement security tools and strategies, planning and executing rollouts to strengthen system defenses.
Monitor system performance and health, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to prevent disruptions.
Execute additional responsibilities as needed, adapting to evolving departmental IT requirements and projects.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Preferences
We will give preference to candidates with the following qualifications:

Strong preference for AWS expertise.
A minimum of 7 years' experience in Systems Administration or Systems Engineering.
Comprehensive experience with Microsoft Windows server and desktop operating systems.
Strong background in database management.
Experience with VMware, Remote Desktop Services, storage management systems, and server hardware.
Experience utilizing CI/CD and IaC technologies such as Jenkins, Gitlab, Terraform, Cloudformation
Possession of relevant certifications such as A+, MCSE, CCNA, Network+, ITIL or others.
Working knowledge of Windows server infrastructure and Active Directory, DNS, GPO, TCP/IP, SMTP.
Experience with the administration of web servers including IIS, Apache, Tomcat.
Experience with the administration and deploying of web applications running on Java, ASP.NET.
Experience with virtual technologies.
Experience with SSIS, SSRS, SSAS.
Experience with SharePoint.
Experience with MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Experience with Confluence / JIRA.
Experience with Linux environments.
Experience with Symantec Backup Exec.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42620B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday; 8:30am - 5:00 pm
Department: 02228 - Data Coordinating Center
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 60700 to 109649
Close Date: 10/22/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/186062