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

Wash U · Washington University Medical Campus · Posted 2026-09-03

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Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40 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. Job Description 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 ConditionsNormal Office EnvironmentPhysical EffortTypically Sitting at a desk or tableEquipmentOffice EquipmentThe 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. Required Qualifications 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. Work Experience: Relevant Experience (2 Years) Skills: Not Applicable 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. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree Certifications/Professional Licenses: 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: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: 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 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 [email protected] 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 W