Job Details

Information Systems Engineers

Position Number: 6710391
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Computer and Information Technology

Information Systems Engineers

Job Summary

Information Systems Engineers
We invite you to join our modern and forward-thinking IT group. Be part of a robust team of systems administrators, business intelligence developers, full stack software developers, data architects, IT project managers, and technical support analysts. Our stakeholders include faculty and staff that are dedicated to accelerating the translation of clinical research to the bedside. We work hand-in-hand with our customers as business partners as we make it our daily mission to facilitate clinical research by ensuring the technology (both traditional and emerging) matches business needs.

The Data Coordinating Center's IT group has an immediate need for an Information Systems Engineer. This position will report directly to the IT Supervisor. The Information Systems Engineer is essential in upholding and enhancing the technical framework of our research data center, which operates continuously to support critical research activities. The role demands a professional with extensive experience in on-premises data center management, and a strong acumen in security protocols. The successful candidate will be proficient in creating and maintaining server environments and will value the autonomy of their role while appreciating the dynamics of working within a supportive and collaborative IT team.

The Utah DCC offers a career ladder for Information Systems Engineer and provides growth and professional development opportunities.

To learn more about the Utah DCC visit http://uofuhealth.org/UtahDCC

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Often: Office environment
Seldom: Outdoor environment, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise (there is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level), atmospheric conditions (conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation) and close quarters

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly continuously: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hearing, listening, talking, walking
Often: Sitting, bending, twisting
Seldom: Repetitive foot motion, climbing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, balancing, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays
50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Design, develop, maintain, and support technical infrastructure that includes network, hardware, database and/or system software components. Conduct analysis of business problems and lead the evaluation, development, and recommendation of specific technology products and platforms to provide cost-effective solutions that meet business and technology requirements. Research and design best fit infrastructure, network, database, and/or security architectures. Guide configuration, debugging, and support for infrastructure and ensure all quality and change control standards are met. Assist with root cause investigations and provide recommendations for preventative measures. Proactively address gaps with existing support processes, documentation, etc. and prioritize accordingly.

Essential Functions
As an Information Systems Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Design and implement secure, and resilient system environments tailored to customer requirements and feedback.
Provides technical leadership and mentorship to systems administrators and junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development.
Conducts root cause analysis of complex system issues, identifying systemic improvements and long-term solutions.
Performs maintenance, updates, and upgrades for servers, desktops, and specialized applications to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with operational needs.
Manage Active Directory, including group policy and preference settings, to ensure secure and efficient user access control.
Administer database and web services, offering end-user support to facilitate smooth operations and accessibility.
Implement security tools and strategies, planning and executing rollouts to strengthen system defenses.
Monitor system performance and health, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to prevent disruptions.
Execute additional responsibilities as needed, adapting to evolving departmental IT requirements and projects.

Information Systems Engineer, II
Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.Expected Pay Range: $56,000 to $76,543
Information Systems Engineer, IIIConsidered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Expected Pay Range: $74,535 to $101,879
Information Systems Engineer, IVRecognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conduct highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.This is an Advanced-Level position in the General Professional track.Expected Pay Range: $81,983 to $112,068

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Information Systems Engineer, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Information Systems Engineer, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Information Systems Engineer, IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Strong preference for AWS expertise.
A minimum of 7 years' experience in Systems Administration or Systems Engineering.
Comprehensive experience with Microsoft Windows server and desktop operating systems.
Strong background in database management.
Experience with VMware, Remote Desktop Services, storage management systems, and server hardware.
Experience utilizing CI/CD and IaC technologies such as Jenkins, Gitlab, Terraform, Cloudformation
Possession of relevant certifications such as A+, MCSE, CCNA, Network+, ITIL or others.
Working knowledge of Windows server infrastructure and Active Directory, DNS, GPO, TCP/IP, SMTP.
Experience with the administration of web servers including IIS, Apache, Tomcat.
Experience with the administration and deploying of web applications running on Java, ASP.NET.
Experience with virtual technologies.
Experience with SSIS, SSRS, SSAS.
Experience with SharePoint.
Experience with MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Experience with Confluence / JIRA.
Experience with Linux environments.
Experience with Symantec Backup Exec.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43522B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.The requirements of this role necessitate a full-time, in-office presence. Remote work is not an option for this position.This position may require occasional travel.
Department: 02228 - Data Coordinating Center
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $56,000 to $112,068
Close Date: 2/7/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191799