Lehigh University · 3 hours ago
Systems Engineer
Bethlehem, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$66K/yr - $81K/yr
1+ years expLehigh University is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their talented Systems Engineering Team, focusing on areas such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, and automation. The role involves evaluating technologies and implementing infrastructure solutions to enhance the university's competitive edge.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Continuously improve performance, availability, and reliability of infrastructure systems
Follow and maintain documentation related to system configuration, processes, and procedures
Support and establish new services, keep existing services running smoothly, and enhance existing services. Utilize highly developed skills in problem solving and analysis, system security, system monitoring, system configuration, and system automation
Contribute to and participate in meeting the overall goals of Lehigh University
Problem solving and analysis. Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand their pain points and needs. Be forward-thinking with emerging technology and approaches that can be leveraged in our solutions, and present recommendations for how they can successfully be implemented in our environment
Provide system and storage support for both cloud and on-premise data centers
Monitor system performance and security, and take proactive steps to ensure uptime and system/data integrity
Implement monitoring and alerting for early detection and response to issues under the direction of Systems, Network, and Solutions Architects
Work with stakeholders to understand impact of issues and pain points, apply problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and address issues, and take proactive approach via monitoring and alerting to detect issues before the stakeholder encounters issues. Communicate issues and status in an open and timely manner with all stakeholders
Collaborate with the team to continuously improve and implement business continuity and disaster recovery procedures
Incorporate or develop code or scripts to enhance, secure, and automate new and existing systems that result in a modernized, secure, and automated infrastructure for Lehigh University
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering or related field
One to three years of related work experience
Foundational experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems
Basic understanding of virtualization platforms (such as VMWare, HyperV, or XenServer)
Knowledge of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Programming or scripting experience (python, PowerShell, bash, php, perl, etc.)
Ability to think critically, diagnose problems, and propose effective solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across teams
Benefits
Health Care
Retirement
Educational benefits
Company
Lehigh University
Lehigh University is an American private research university located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5M2019-04-26Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Chagani Sajjadali
Lehigh Athletics Partnership Rep
Edward Lopez
Intern for LU/United Nations Partnership
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