Job Information
University of Washington SYSTEMS ENGINEER in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 238740
Department: PEDIATRICS
Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.peds.uw.edu/
Job Location Detail: Hybrid working environment with a minimum of 2 on-site days per week after the initial training period.
Posting Date: 09/11/2024
Closing Info: Closes On 09/21/2024
Salary: $7,500 - $9,000 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf)
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
As the second largest department in the UW School of Medicine, the Department of Pediatrics is dedicated to improving the health of all children and adolescents by educating physician leaders of the future, advancing research, advocating for children, and providing the nation's best pediatric clinical care. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.
The Department of Pediatrics has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Systems Engineer. This position will contribute to the growth and success of the Pediatric department by overseeing a portfolio of Linux-based platforms and applications, while also contributing to the management of our Windows server platforms. This role is critical in safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data, necessitating strict adherence to UW, UW Medicine, WA State, and federal regulations and policies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Server and Network Infrastructure
• Manage department equipment located in UW data centers throughout hardware lifecycles including installation, configuration, moves, maintenance, and decommissioning of servers, switches, firewalls and networking. • Manage multiple large research storage and file systems at the petabyte scale and associated protocols (XFS, ZFS, NFS, CIFS/Samba) including creating and troubleshooting scripts using Bash, Python, PowerShell, etc. • Support legacy department HPC Clusters and migrate data and workloads to central UW Hyak HPC platform and assist researchers with large data transfers between collaborating departments and external institutions. • Collaboratively manage on-premises backups and restores using Backup Exec and tape library systems including tape management. • Manage department networks: IP addresses, subnets, firewalls and DNS entries. • Manage web and application platforms and authentication technologies (Apache, Nginx, IIS, SAML, OAuth, SSL certificates).
Database Management and Application Support
• Administer databases supporting administrative and research solutions (MySQL, MSSQL, etc.). • Administer administrative and research applications. • Develop and support business tools using Microsoft 365 including SharePoint, Power Platform, or other development platforms.
Security, Privacy and Compliance
• Maintain a secure server infrastructure environment and remediate security vulnerabilities raised on weekly scans. • Coordinate security efforts and incident response with UW Office of Information Security and UW Medicine Security. • Align system security with HIPAA, FERPA and other regulatory standards in alignment with University of Washington and UW Medicine security standards and policies.
Client Support
• Install, secure and support specialized lab-based research computing instrumentation and application software. • Backup to the Client Systems Administrator and provide escalated end-user device support.
Documentation
• Create and update existing documentation processes including but not limited to: knowledgebase articles for end users, internal systems and support documentation, disaster recovery, business continuity, and security plan documentation. • Collaborate on the creation of policies, standards, and procedure documentation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 2 years of relevant experience OR equivalent education/experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Administration of Linux server platforms in an enterprise network environment. • Administration of large-scale storage and backup platforms. • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills with an established history of customer service. • Expertise in Windows Server Hyper-V, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), HPC computing platforms, containers (Apptainer, Docker) and scripting languages including Bash, Python and PowerShell. • Expertise in systems and network security implementation in regulated environment (HIPAA, FERPA).
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Hybrid working environment with a minimum of 2 on-site days per week after the initial training period. • Ability to move up to 50 lbs. • Ability to work in an enterprise data center environment (noise and temperature) when necessary. • WA state driver’s license for UCar rental eligibility. • Occasional after-hours response for system outages or maintenance. • Occasional travel to UW Pediatrics and affiliated institution locations including but not limited to Seattle Children’s campus, Sand Point, South Lake Union, etc
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.