Georgia Institute of Technology · 2 hours ago
Enterprise Systems Engineer
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $106K/yr
6+ years expGeorgia Institute of Technology is a leading educational institution, and they are seeking an Enterprise Systems Engineer. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and management of complex systems to ensure that the IT infrastructure aligns with the organization's strategic goals and operational needs.
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Responsibilities
Play a pivotal role in the design, integration, and optimization of complex information systems within an organization
Ensure that various technology components, such as hardware, software, networks, and databases, work seamlessly together to support business goals and operations
Responsible for evaluating technological needs, designing system architectures, implementing robust and scalable solutions, and troubleshooting any issues that arise
Possess a deep understanding of both legacy systems and cutting-edge technologies, allowing the ability to upgrade existing frameworks while integrating new tools and platforms
Collaboration with other IT professionals, as well as with non-technical stakeholders, to gather requirements, develop strategies, and ensure that the final systems align with business objectives
Focus may include but not limited to security and compliance, ensuring that all systems adhere to industry standards and legal requirements
Serve as a linchpin in advancing the institute's technological frontier, driving efficiency, and reliability; strategic vision, critical for fostering innovation and driving digital transformation initiatives
Leveraging expertise to assess and integrate various systems ensuring interoperability and coherence within the IT ecosystem
Must stay abreast of evolving technologies and industry trends to implement forward-thinking solutions that can offer a competitive edge. Their work also involves rigorous testing, documentation, and compliance with regulatory standards, all of which are essential for the reliability and sustainability of enterprise systems
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience
Overnight travel required for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours (due to client shift schedules, project requirements)
6+ years of relevant experience
Strong experience supporting and enhancing multi-tier web applications (UI, API, data layer) in a production environment
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex production issues across app, database, OS, and network layers using logs, traces, and monitoring tools
Solid grounding in at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g. JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, PowerShell) plus scripting for automation
Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL data stores, including writing efficient queries, analyzing query plans, and addressing performance issues
Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, and secure access patterns (SSO, MFA, service accounts, least privilege)
Practical experience with file transfer, integration, and messaging patterns (sFTP/SSH, APIs, webhooks, batch jobs, schedulers)
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and source control (branching, code reviews, build and deployment pipelines)
Demonstrated knowledge of application security fundamentals (OWASP-style issues, secrets management, patching, vulnerability remediation)
Experience working with business stakeholders to triage incidents, clarify requirements, and translate functional needs into technical tasks
Track record of owning services end-to-end: documentation, runbooks, change planning, and post-incident reviews not just fixing tickets
Preferred
Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience
Experience supporting enterprise platforms such as e-signature, document management/imaging, visa case management, business intelligence/reporting
Background in systems integration work: connecting cloud services, on-prem systems, and third-party vendors via APIs, queues, and batch pipelines
Experience designing or maintaining highly regulated or audited workflows (e.g., records retention, financial, HR, or compliance-driven processes)
Familiarity with cloud application hosting (e.g., PaaS web apps, containers) and associated topics like scaling, health probes, and configuration management
Experience implementing or supporting monitoring and observability: dashboards, synthetic checks, alert design, and tuning noisy alerts
Hands-on exposure to identity and access management patterns for both users and machine identities (service principals, keys, certificates)
Experience with automation of repetitive support tasks (scripts, small tools, or simple agents) to reduce manual toil in production support
Demonstrated ability to refactor or modernize legacy applications, including decom, migration planning, and technical-debt reduction
Experience mentoring junior engineers and setting standards for documentation, incident handling, and change management across a team
Strong written communication skills for clear runbooks, architecture notes, and stakeholder updates during incidents and planned changes
Company
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology operates as a state-funded research university.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.95MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-ENational Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
2024-07-31Grant· $1.97M
2023-11-22Grant
2023-04-26Grant· $6M
Leadership Team
Raghupathy Sivakumar
Vice President of Commercialization & Chief Commercialization Officer
Ashok Goel
Professor
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