Information Systems Engineer

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 an Information Systems Engineer. This position will report
directly to the IT Supervisor. The Information 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 Utah DCC offers a career ladder for Information Systems Engineer
and provides growth and professional development opportunities.

To learn more about the Utah DCC visit http://uofuhealth.org/UtahDCC

Essential Functions
As an Information Systems Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintains data center hardware throughout its lifecycle, including installation, configuration, firmware updates, troubleshooting,
  repair coordination, and decommissioning to ensure reliability and performance.
• Manages virtualized environments, administering
  hypervisor platforms and host systems, including firmware management, capacity planning, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and hardware
  lifecycle support.
• 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.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah:
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on
their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Information Systems Engineer, IIIDesign,
develop, maintain, and support technical infrastructure that includes network, hardware, database and/or system software components. Conduct
analysis of organization’s business problems and lead the evaluation, development, and recommendation of specific technology products and
platforms to provide cost-effective solutions that meet business and technology requirements. Research and design best fit infrastructure,
network, database, and/or security architectures. Guide configuration, debugging, and support for infrastructure and ensure all quality and
change control standards are met. Assist with root cause investigations and provide recommendations for preventative measures. Proactively
address gaps with existing support processes, documentation, etc. and prioritize accordingly. Considered highly skilled and proficient in
discipline. Conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a
bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

This is a
Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P34283Grade: P20Expected Pay Range: $74,535 to
$101,879
Information Systems Engineer, IVDesign, develop, maintain, and support technical infrastructure that includes
network, hardware, database and/or system software components. Conduct analysis of organization’s business problems and lead the evaluation,
development, and recommendation of specific technology products and platforms to provide cost-effective solutions that meet business and
technology requirements. Research and design best fit infrastructure, network, database, and/or security architectures. Guide configuration,
debugging, and support for infrastructure and ensure all quality and change control standards are met. Assist with root cause investigations
and provide recommendations for preventative measures. Proactively address gaps with existing support processes, documentation, etc. and
prioritize accordingly. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill
set. Conduct highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or
equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

This is an Advanced-Level
position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P34284Grade: P21Expected Pay Range: $81,989 to $112,068

Minimum
Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related
work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).Department may hire employee at one of
the following job levels:

Information Systems Engineer, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6
years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Information Systems Engineer, IV:
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work
experience.

Preferences

• Strong preference for AWS expertise.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in Systems
  Administration or Systems Engineering.
• Experience managing data center hardware, including servers, storage, and networking
  equipment, across the full lifecycle (deployment, maintenance, firmware updates, troubleshooting, and decommissioning).
• 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 enterprise backup and recovery
  solutions (e.g., Veeam, Backup Exec).

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Special
Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45371B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Work Schedule:Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.Work Location & ResidencyHybrid:This is a hybrid position
requiring a minimum of three days per week in Salt Lake City, UT office. The remaining days may be performed remotely.This position is not
eligible for work visa sponsorship.Travel:This position may require occasional travel.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically
requiredOften: Office environmentSeldom: Outdoor environment, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise (there is sufficient noise to cause you to
shout in order to be heard above the noise level), atmospheric conditions (conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes,
odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation) and close quartersPhysical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly
continuously: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hearing, listening, talking, walkingOften: Sitting, bending, twistingSeldom:
Repetitive foot motion, climbing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, balancing, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing
Department: 02228
– Data Coordinating Center
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 74,535 to 112,068
Close Date: 9/17/2026
Open
Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/203823

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