Senior Systems Engineer - Hybrid IT Infrastructure

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Wellness programs

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to install, configure, and support multi-tier infrastructure across IT and schools, including servers, storage, and networks.

The role leads planning for operations and projects, participates in disaster recovery, and collaborates with development teams to ensure high availability, security, and compliance with best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of system administration or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and coordination of operations for current and future infrastructures.
• Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Provide project liaison and manage communications between CI and project leaders.
• Maintain policies and standard procedures to maximize uptime and security.
• Guide software installations, upgrades, and automation for large-scale deployments.
• Monitor application performance and manage resources for optimal operation.

Skills

System administration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to install, configure, and support multi-tier infrastructure across IT and schools, including servers, storage, and networks.

The role leads planning for operations and projects, participates in disaster recovery, and collaborates with development teams to ensure high availability, security, and compliance with best practices.