Systems Engineer - School of Earth, Society and Environment
University of Illinois

Systems Engineer - School of Earth, Society and Environmental Change

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The School of Earth, Society, and Environmental Change is seeking a Systems Engineer to assist in maintaining the IT infrastructure (including software, hardware, networking, cloud computing) used within the School of Earth, Society and Environment and to assist faculty, staff and students with this infrastructure.

Duties & Responsibilities

Systems Administration:

• Assist in the maintenance of the School's IT Infrastructure including:
• Provision and maintain virtual machines (using on-premises and/or cloud systems)
• Provision and maintain storage volumes on RAID systems
• Server/Storage/Networking hardware setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Perform routine OS updates and software installation and configuration
• Provision end-user accounts and permissions
• Maintain system security using security best practices
• Install (Linux) software packages, including by compilation
• Maintain high performance computing cluster
• Document systems and procedures

End-User/Customer support and communication:

• Assist end-users of the above systems
• Answer questions via email, and meetings (virtual or in person) with end-users
• Develop a basic understanding of the customer's needs, methodology, tools
• Participate in regular meetings with customer groups

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:
• A. College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
• B. Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field
• Experience in the following:
  Linux system administration; Management of virtual machines in a server setting; Shell scripting; Networking and computer hardware; High performance computing (HPC) and computing clusters; System automation; Cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud); Knowledge of technologies such as Hadoop, Docker, and Kubernetes; Numerical modeling and scientific applications; Assisting users as part of a help desk team

Successful Candidates Will Have

• Ability to program: write simple programs in at least two compiled or scripting computer languages
• Linux system administration skills (installation, security, management, troubleshooting, maintenance)
• Familiarity with virtual machines and cloud computing services
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, academic and non-academic staff members.
• Demonstrated ability to handle priorities with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work productively in a collaborative team environment.
• Independent problem solving skills and an ability to fully diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Ability to learn new tools and techniques to integrate new technology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with others
• Awareness of, and sensitivity to, cultural and linguistic differences.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience.
• Self-motivated and able to work and prioritize without supervision on daily tasks and projects.
• Ability to understand and execute project methodologies, project tracking, communication and documentation.
• Basic knowledge of application analysis and service evaluation.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5031 - Information Technology Technical Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $75,000 - $90,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The employee hired into this position will be expected to work onsite on a full-time basis. Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Thursday, September 26th 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1025984
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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