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Systems Engineer
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25314418 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $96,700 - $118,550 |
Position Information
Under the direction of the Manager of Systems Engineering and Operations, the Systems Engineer is responsible for implementing technical solutions to support the Information Technology Solutions organization. The Systems Engineer is also responsible for designing, deploying, and providing technical expertise in configuration management systems such as system orchestration, release management, automation, scripting, containerization, and cloud technologies. The Systems Engineer is responsible for analyzing technical products and systems; performing engineering design evaluation; making decisions or recommending alterations of development and design to improve the quality of systems and/or procedures. The Systems Engineer position is a subject matter expert in data center-centric to Cloud-based architectures that envision future state designs, delivering increased agility, scalability, performance, and resiliency. This role will architect, design, analyze, build, and deploy solutions to drive technology modernization and the incorporation of industry best practices.
Information Technology Solutions (ITS) is currently recruiting for three System Engineers. These positions are classified as remote with occasional visits to campus as necessary. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST). The maximum annual budgeted salary for each of these positions is $115,000.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Information Technology Solutions (ITS) is currently recruiting for three System Engineers. These positions are classified as remote with occasional visits to campus as necessary. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST). The maximum annual budgeted salary for each of these positions is $115,000.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Certifications
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Cloud focused certification from any of the major cloud providers. | Preferred |
| ITIL Foundation Certification v. 4 | Preferred |
| Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) | Preferred |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience building configuration management systems such as Puppet, Ansible, or Cloud Formation. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience supporting release management applications such as RunDeck, Jenkins, Maven, git, etc. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience running cloud based workloads on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. | Preferred |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must pass a background check. | Required |
| Occasional travel for business meetings, conferences, and developmental opportunities. | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Advanced knowledge of computer security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing server-based software. Advanced knowledge of computer security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing server-based software. Demonstrated skill at analyzing and preventing security incidents of high complexity. Strong security skills for protecting the operating system, software, data and hardware.
Familiarity with data quality and governance issues and requirements.
Familiarity with logical data design and data mapping or data conversion.
Knowledge of test application code in client server environment.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and abilities associated with system problem identification and resolution. Knowledge necessary to design, set up, operate and correct malfunctions involving technology systems. Experience in incident response and digital forensics, including data collection, examination and analysis.
Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions. Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs.
Ability to engage and lead technical conversations with product teams, other IT engineers, and stakeholders throughout the system life cycle and support data-driven analytics and process rigor that facilitates effective decision making.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Demonstrated experience with database administration. Advanced knowledge of database management systems and standards. Knowledge relating to highly complex database system design. Advanced database querying and modeling skills working with moderately complex databases. Knowledge of conceptual database design. Skills necessary to develop procedures and standards relating to database management systems. Skills associated with implementing database enhancements that improve performance and reliability of the system at the software, hardware and operating system level.
Advanced knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle including design, development, integration, test, deployment, maintenance and configuration management using tools such as git, Rundeck, Jenkins, Maven, Puppet, Ansible, Powershell, Python, and Groovy.
Ability to architect and implement cloud based designs for various workloads following industry best practices.
Works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Ability to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrated skill leading technical teams, including organizing workflow and scheduling assignments. Ability to work independently on complex technical projects as well as on a team of technical professionals and departmental decision-makers.
Advanced skills associated with programming design, modification and implementation. Advanced knowledge of secure software development. Demonstrated ability to create software specifications.
Technical skill to develop, implement and test disaster recovery functions using backup technologies.
In-depth knowledge of various areas of IT. Broad knowledge of the IT environment.
Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner.
Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users and dependent/related functions. Experience in data integration and the specification of data services. Ability to understand and model complex knowledge-intensive processes such as scholarly and research processes.
Familiarity with data quality and governance issues and requirements.
Familiarity with logical data design and data mapping or data conversion.
Knowledge of test application code in client server environment.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and abilities associated with system problem identification and resolution. Knowledge necessary to design, set up, operate and correct malfunctions involving technology systems. Experience in incident response and digital forensics, including data collection, examination and analysis.
Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions. Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs.
Ability to engage and lead technical conversations with product teams, other IT engineers, and stakeholders throughout the system life cycle and support data-driven analytics and process rigor that facilitates effective decision making.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Demonstrated experience with database administration. Advanced knowledge of database management systems and standards. Knowledge relating to highly complex database system design. Advanced database querying and modeling skills working with moderately complex databases. Knowledge of conceptual database design. Skills necessary to develop procedures and standards relating to database management systems. Skills associated with implementing database enhancements that improve performance and reliability of the system at the software, hardware and operating system level.
Advanced knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle including design, development, integration, test, deployment, maintenance and configuration management using tools such as git, Rundeck, Jenkins, Maven, Puppet, Ansible, Powershell, Python, and Groovy.
Ability to architect and implement cloud based designs for various workloads following industry best practices.
Works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Ability to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrated skill leading technical teams, including organizing workflow and scheduling assignments. Ability to work independently on complex technical projects as well as on a team of technical professionals and departmental decision-makers.
Advanced skills associated with programming design, modification and implementation. Advanced knowledge of secure software development. Demonstrated ability to create software specifications.
Technical skill to develop, implement and test disaster recovery functions using backup technologies.
In-depth knowledge of various areas of IT. Broad knowledge of the IT environment.
Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner.
Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users and dependent/related functions. Experience in data integration and the specification of data services. Ability to understand and model complex knowledge-intensive processes such as scholarly and research processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies such as VMware ESXi, Docker, Open Shift, or Kubernetes.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview