Information Systems Engineer

Details

Open Date 06/18/2026

Requisition Number PRN45371B

Job Title Information Systems Engineers

Working Title Information Systems Engineer

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Work Location & Residency

Hybrid:

This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three days per week in Salt Lake City, UT office. The remaining days may be performed remotely.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Travel:

This position may require occasional travel.

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

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 02228 - Data Coordinating Center

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 74,535 to 112,068

Close Date 09/17/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

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.

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Essential Functions

As an Information Systems Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintains data center hardware throughout its lifecycle, including installation, configuration, firmware updates, troubleshooting, repair coordination, and decommissioning to ensure reliability and performance.

• Manages virtualized environments, administering hypervisor platforms and host systems, including firmware management, capacity planning, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and hardware lifecycle support.

• 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.

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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

Information Systems Engineer, III

Design, develop, maintain, and support technical infrastructure that includes network, hardware, database and/or system software components. Conduct analysis of organization’s 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. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conduct 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.

Job Code: P34283

Grade: P20

Expected Pay Range: $74,535 to $101,879

Information Systems Engineer, IV

Design, develop, maintain, and support technical infrastructure that includes network, hardware, database and/or system software components. Conduct analysis of organization’s 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. Recognized 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.

Job Code: P34284

Grade: P21

Expected Pay Range: $81,989 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, 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.

• Experience managing data center hardware, including servers, storage, and networking equipment, across the full lifecycle (deployment, maintenance, firmware updates, troubleshooting, and decommissioning).

• 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 enterprise backup and recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, Backup Exec).

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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