Systems Software Engineer I: Enterprise OS & Platforms

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit invites applications for a Systems Software Engineer I. The role focuses on evaluating, installing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise operating systems and related software across platforms to support campus applications.

You will work with technical staff and customers to optimize performance, troubleshoot problems, document changes, and stay current with new systems software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating systems, platforms, and hardware.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and communicate solutions.
• Experience supporting enterprise servers and networks preferred.
• Ability to work with customers and technical staff to design solutions.
• Proficient documentation of system changes and configurations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, install, customize, configure, and maintain enterprise operating systems.
• Evaluate operating efficiency, performance, tuning, and capacity planning.
• Analyze and troubleshoot operating problems and coordinate with vendors.
• Advise technical staff to avoid incompatibilities and optimize software.
• Document changes to system functions for reference.
• Review and evaluate new or upgraded systems software and hardware.

Skills

OS knowledge

Hardware platforms

Problem solving

Vendor communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Wayne State University in Detroit invites applications for a Systems Software Engineer I. The role focuses on evaluating, installing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise operating systems and related software across platforms to support campus applications.

You will work with technical staff and customers to optimize performance, troubleshoot problems, document changes, and stay current with new systems software.