Systems Engineer I (Hybrid) - WashU IT, Cloud and Endpoint Security

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support security-focused technology solutions, with emphasis on vulnerability remediation of cloud resources, servers, and workstations.

The role works with WashU IT staff to ensure services align with university initiatives in research, teaching, patient care, and administration. The position will review security alerts in Orca Security and Tenable and coordinate remediation with cloud

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No specific certification required for this position.
• Experience with vulnerability remediation and security platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes technology, designs technical solutions, and gathers specs with users.
• Validates, tests, and implements new products and services.
• Responds to incidents and performs performance tuning tasks.
• Creates and maintains design documentation for services and interfaces.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Enterprise Data Warehousing

Enterprise Operations

Enterprise Technologies

Exercises Judgment

Functional Specifications

High Accuracy

Learning New Technologies

Learning Quickly

Oral Communications

Organizing

Post Secondary Education

Prioritization

Proactive Problem Solving

Professional Education

Self-Starter

SharePoint Integration

SQL Databases

Systems Analysis

Technical Issues

VMware Virtualization

Working Independently

Written Communication

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Position Summary

Under moderate supervision and technical guidance, responsible for design, implementation, and engineering support for technology solutions with a focus on vulnerability remediation of cloud resources, servers, and workstations. Possess a broad range of technical skills and experience with enterprise-class services. Works with a team of technical staff within the WashU IT organization to ensure that services stay aligned with university initiatives that include research, teaching, patient care, and administrative objectives.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs research, analyzes technology, consults vendors and applies best practices to design technical solutions by utilizing systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications. Typically related to existing system enhancements or new implementations of lesser scale.
• Validates, tests and implements new products and services.
• Responds to and resolves incidents escalated from operational teams and performance tuning requests utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Creates and maintains design documentation related to services, solutions and interfaces.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal Office Environment

Physical Effort

• Typically Sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office Equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) - International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) - International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) - International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)

Work Experience

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

Not Applicable

Adaptability, Enterprise Data Warehousing (EDW), Enterprise Operations, Enterprise Technologies, Exercises Judgment, Functional Specifications, High Accuracy, Learning New Technologies, Learning Quickly, Oral Communications, Organizing, Post Secondary Education, Prioritization, Proactive Problem Solving, Professional Education, Self-Starter, SharePoint Integration, SQL Databases, Systems Analysis, Technical Issues, VMware Virtualization, Working Independently, Written Communication

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

This position will focus on reviewing security alerts in our "Orca Security" and "Tenable" platforms and coordinating with cloud subscription and system owners to remediate vulnerabilities, risky configurations, and other information security issues.

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.