University of Oregon · 3 weeks ago
Server Systems Engineer
The University of Oregon is a respected research university committed to environmental responsibility and diversity. The Server Systems Engineer will focus on the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of UO Cloud server computing, collaborating with team members to align technology objectives with campus needs.
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Responsibilities
Serve in a team environment focused on the design, deployment, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of UO Cloud server computing
Assist the team with best practice design and use of enterprise management tools to efficiently manage UO Cloud services
Collaborate with team members to transform high-level direction and strategic inputs into target-state roadmaps that ensure Information Systems is positioned to advance research, academic, and administrative missions
Contribute to complex projects and cross-functional technical teams to conduct and deliver technology capabilities
Develop and facilitate technology planning direction and decisions in conjunction with the Information Services team, university stakeholders, and vendors
Supervise student employees and be part of an on-call rotation that may be expected to work weekends
Qualification
Required
This classification requires a basic foundation of knowledge and skills in systems analysis and related programming support functions generally obtained by a bachelor's degree in computer science, or an equivalent amount of training and applied experience
Ability to collaborate effectively with UO faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds
Effectively represents workgroup and department with internal and external stakeholders
Effectively participate in and contribute to technical problem solving across multiple internal and external stakeholder groups
Ability to adapt within a rapidly changing technical environment
Effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey technical perspectives to a range of organizational audiences
Work independently as well as in a team oriented collaborative environment
Ability to contribute to multiple workstreams and communicate effectively to meet deadlines, and project milestones
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, or related field
2+ years' experience using VMware tools to operationalize server provisioning, orchestration, and self-service elements
2+ years' experience using enterprise applications to operationalize lifecycle management for Windows Server and/or RedHat server operating systems (Puppet Enterprise, RedHat Satellite, Microsoft SCCM/ECM, Active Directory)
3+ years' experience supporting Windows Server and/or RedHat server operating systems
Experience working with data center network topologies including TCP/IP, switching, routing, VLANs, load-balancing, and firewalls
Experience using common programming and scripting languages to codify platform automations and/or API integrations
2+ years' experience working with VMware software defined data center services such as NSX-T Data Center, vRealize Automation, and vRealize Network Insight
Experience with private cloud services at a university or similarly complex enterprise environment
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Company
University of Oregon
Nestled in the lush Willamette Valley, with an easy drive to both the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, the University of Oregon is renowned for its research prowess and commitment to teaching.
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