Jobs · Information Technology · Illinois

Systems Engineer

Northwestern University · Evanston, IL · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$80k–$95k/yrFull-time

Job Summary

Supports the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of multi-tier information technology application environments, including software installation and configuration, server operating systems, networking, and storage.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively within a technical environment
  • Foundational knowledge of operating systems (Linux and/or Microsoft Windows)
  • Basic experience supporting and maintaining enterprise applications or IT systems
  • Working knowledge of scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, or Python) and a willingness to develop automation skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
  • Foundational technical troubleshooting skills with the ability to escalate complex issues appropriately
  • Customer service focus with a commitment to supporting end users and stakeholders
  • Effective written communication skills, including documentation and ticket updates
  • Effective verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience 3–5 years of system administration or related IT experience required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting multi-tier application environments (web, application, database)
  • Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, or Chef)
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, firewalls)
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Splunk, Datadog, Nagios, or similar)
  • Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and change management processes
  • Experience working in IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL)
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

Professional Growth & Development

Supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. Offers a variety of tools and resources.

About the Role

The ideal candidate has foundational experience with Linux and Windows systems, an understanding of multi-tier architectures, and a strong desire to grow technical expertise.

Responsibilities

Contributes to system administration tasks, support application environments, and assist with troubleshooting and performance optimization.

Requirements

Applies operational standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent service delivery and system performance.

Qualifications

Preferably holds relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Linux+, Microsoft, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner).

Skills

Develops and applies automation skills, learns new technologies quickly, and adapts in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Offers competitive benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and educational opportunities.

Pay

Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Schedule

Flexible work arrangements where possible.

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