Senior Systems Engineer

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Rogers Park

August 13, 2022

Position Details

Job Title	SR SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Position Number	8100695
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name	INFRASTRUCTURE
Location Code	ITS-INFRASTUCTURE (07160A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Act as the Linux subject matter expert, providing technical leadership across all IT disciplines. Participate in the design and build of a centralized Linux patch and configuration management solution. Optimize performance of production Linux servers. Maintain the virtual and physical infrastructure to ensure stability, scalability, and availability. Assist with the upgrade and migration of the F5 infrastructure to new systems. Manage internal and external DNS. Participate in the Server Operations team on-call rotation. Assist the Server Operations team in management of AIX, SAN, NAS, Windows, and backup infrastructure. Troubleshoot hardware and server operating system issues. Research and recommend emerging technologies. Collaborate with members of Server Operations, Network Services and other teams within Information Technology Services, and Campus Partners to achieve the best possible outcomes. Mentor junior members of the team. Contribute to the documentation of server infrastructure.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	A minimum of a BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related experience. Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
Qualifications	Education/Experience: A minimum of a BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related experience. The individual in this position must: Demonstrate a personal commitment to a high-performance environment. Actively seek ways to apply technology to university projects and processes that potentially are enabled by technology. Minimum of 5 years of work experience. The passion and ability to learn new technologies, while never being satisfied with the status quo. Language Ability: Excellent and persuasive communication (oral, written, presentation), interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively with external customers and providers, and internal clients at all levels of the University. Core consulting skills such as business writing and presenting, and analytic comparison. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business processes, technical procedures, and user documentation. Ability to develop and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure documentation Able to communicate technical ideas and concepts to non-technical audiences. Computation Ability: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to understand and apply concepts such as resource utilization, work effort, percent to complete and project health. Reasoning Ability: Must be detail oriented, results focused, possess effective written and verbal communication skills, and be able to support change management initiatives. Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Generates creative solutions; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in both group and individual problem-solving situations. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Responds promptly to client needs; Solicits client feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing environments and business situations. Proactively manages change through existing change management processes, and project risks Evaluate technology problems and create manageable solutions. Able to synthesize complex or diverse information at an enterprise level. Interpersonal: Positive attitude and strong work ethic; Ability to work independently and in team settings; Focuses on accountability and problem and conflict resolutions; Maintains confidentiality and follows ITS and other University policies regarding data security and protection; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Able to communicate technical ideas and concepts to non-technical audiences; Excellent oral and written communication skills. Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; supports and engages with University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; handle sensitive and confidential issues and materials appropriately. Organizational Skills: Must be hands-on, detailed oriented and have the ability to quickly adapt to changes and new ideas. Supports organization's goals and values; Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Adapts strategy to changing conditions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Strong administrative and organizational skills.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Computer science degree or at least 5 years relevant experience is required.
Computer Skills	Exemplary knowledge in server administration of Linux, AIX, and Windows environments; server virtualization (specifically Nutanix AHV and VMware); storage area networks (specifically PureStorage and Brocade); server hardware (specifically IBM and Dell).
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands	Lifting, Carrying
Working Conditions	None
Open Date	07/19/2022
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants	*COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement* Loyola all faculty, staff, and students to be COVID-19 along with receiving the COVID-19 Booster vaccine when eligible. An for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval. If you are invited for an on-campus interview, you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test results no more than 48 hours prior to arriving on campus. PCR or rapid antigen test results are acceptable.
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