System Engineer

Salary:

Minimum $90,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $90,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at ( https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ )

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Anesthesiology and SMPH Informatics and Information Technology team, is searching for systems engineer to support the physical and virtual computer infrastructure of the department. The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing the departments endpoints.

The School of Medicine and Public Health is in the process of centralizing the Information Technology resources and functions throughout the school. This position will be housed within the central Informatics & Information Technology team effective July 1, 2023. Specific details regarding any change in department and operational area will be communicated with the finalist in advance. The duties and expectations of this role will not change as a result of this project.

SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities: Leads and/or directs work to create and maintain the institution's technical infrastructure by performing unique and strategically significant work, finding innovative solutions to highly complex technical needs to devise work approaches to ensure the long-term requirements of systems operations and administration are met under limited supervision. May lead, coordinate workload, or mentor other staff.

• 25% Identifies, troubleshoots, researches, and resolves issues on unique systems, platforms, networks, and applications to ensure system security, confidentiality compatibility, and functionality according to policies, procedures, and regulations
• 15% Designs, installs, configures tests, and maintains strategically significant and unprecedented automation, hardware, and associated equipment according to customer specifications to meet unit objectives
• 15% Plans and coordinates system logistics, workflows, upgrades, and system security and affiliated procedures
• 10% Documents and disseminates deployed systems, system upgrades, or changes to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures
• 10% Installs firewalls, host and client access mechanisms, permissions, and user accounts
• 15% Serves as a subject matter expert, unit liaison, and main point of contact for clients, staff, leadership, and vendors
• 10% Identifies strategic technological and architectural needs and makes recommendations for improvement

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.

Qualifications:

Required:
5 years minimum relevant work experience in an information technology field
3 years minimum work experience with the following:
Physical server, storage, backup, and network equipment
VMware virtualization software
Server Software (Windows Server and Linux)
Server security protocols and procedures
Windows Active Directory (GPO and User management)

Preferred work experience with the following:
Desktop computer and laptop deployment (Windows, MacOS)
Mobile device management using VMware Workspace One
Veeam backup software
Asset inventory software
Log file management software
Troubleshooting software and networking issues with desktops, laptops and mobile devices
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and provide information technology support to a diverse group of university faculty, physicians, residents, nurse anesthetists, medical students, and administrative staff

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

The Department of Anesthesiology has implemented a hybrid work option which will give employees the ability to work remotely up to two days per week after 90 days of employment with the Department of Anesthesiology, with approval from their supervisor. This hybrid option is under continuous assessment and evaluation going forward.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Additional Information:

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

Please be aware that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you would have to provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience as it relates to this role. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

At UW School of Medicine and Public Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

The Department of Anesthesiology and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are committed to fostering diversity. We encourage applications from potential candidates of all race, class, gender, sexuality, ability, nationality, religion, and other group identities; and we encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Contact:

Fern Reilly
freilly@wisc.edu
608-263-8106
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

System Engineer IV(IT040)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/Informatics and IT

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

280646-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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