Systems Engineer - IT Solutions

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Systems Engineer 

JOB SUMMARY 

Assists in programming, maintaining and implementing computer systems in accordance with established standards. Tracks quality assurance metrics. Works under direct supervision of a Director and/or supervisor performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:      Director and/or Supervisor 

Supervises:     No supervisory responsibilities 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Analyzes, develops, installs and maintains information technology infrastructure systems and sub systems.
• Establishes and maintains procedures for preventative and remedial maintenance of systems.
• Supports systems and procedures for reporting of information resources and institutional data.
• Consults and assists other teams within the Office of Technology.
• Assists with acquisitions management, technology budgeting and resource allocation.
• Develops and evaluates systems specifications.
• Develops, tests and supports programs in a variety of platforms.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION 

Bachelor’s degree required.  Technology and network systems certifications preferred.  Additional job related experience/and/or education may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. 

EXPERIENCE

Three years job related work in computing and/or communications, education environment highly preferred. 

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

Infrstructure:

• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of office practices and methods
• Basic business principles and business and industry-specific terminology
• Quality assurance concepts and procedures

Skills Required:

• Computer Account management
• Configuration modification, backup, restore and location (e.g. registry, INI files)
• Directory, file structures and systems
• Installation of applications
• Operating system administration (e.g., monitoring, process control, threads, upgrades and patching)
• OS compatibility and interoperability
• Procedures for starting and stopping services
• Read and write permissions

Highly Preferred:

• Case tools and integrated development systems 
• Code libraries including third party libraries 
• Compilers and interpreters 
• Configuration management methods 
• Debuggers and editors 
• Documentation systems and knowledge database 
• Profilers and logical analyzers 
• Source code control 
• A Specific development tool such as (e.g., Visual C++, Jbuilder, Xtreme programming, Rapid Application Development- RAD, RUP (Rational Unified Process)) 
• Test system utilization
• Creation of forms and reports
• Data flow and data structure modeling
• Database concepts including tables, data types, instances, fields, connection strings, and records
• Relational, hierarchical and object oriented database architectures and structure
• Store