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Systems Engineering

Systems Engineers design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure by analyzing system requirements, consulting with stakeholders, and synthesizing business requirements; combine customer needs with the right technology to engineer solutions; analyze, develop, modify, and test systems; provide ongoing high level technical support; monitor overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately; perform root cause analysis on failed components and implement corrective measures; collaborate with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.

• Provide expertise on application, design, and operation of infrastructure to support the needs of systems and applications; collaborate in defining architectural strategy
• Provide input to leadership across enterprise solutions and participate in development of long-term strategic technology direction; assist colleagues and by extension, researchers, and business units to assess current problems, define desired future state, define solution architecture, and make solution recommendations
• Demonstrate knowledge in primary areas of responsibility to include operations systems, protocols, monitoring and managing system resources, system backup/recovery procedures, capacity planning, troubleshooting, and diagnosing problems, general security, and compliance of IT security policies
• Develop the core technical platform, capabilities, and services that support business processes
• Identify key technology interactions and dependencies across systems/platforms impacting the University’s ability to achieve integration, compatibility, and performance targets
• Leverage standards and best practices to develop architectures, frameworks, and strategies that meet University business requirements, deliver value, and scale; balance innovation, risk, and cost
• Evaluate existing and emerging technologies to best fit business and project needs
• Develop processes and practices for design, maintenance, and operations of systems to ensure consistent and reliable operation to meet business needs

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $86,300.00
• MidPoint – $107,900.00
• Maximum – $129,500.00