UNIV - Sr. Systems Engineer - Department of PHS

Job Description Summary

The Senior Systems Engineer provides advanced technical expertise in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of DCU’s clinical trial and data systems. The role collaborates with leadership, investigators, and IS staff to understand complex requirements and optimize solutions for reliability, performance, security, and maintainability. Responsibilities include .NET system development, modification of existing software, evaluation of emerging technologies, and serving as an internal technical consultant. The position also mentors and trains IS personnel.
This advanced role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills and offers opportunities for technical leadership and growth

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-TEC07

Pay Range

79,600.00 - 111,500.00 - 143,300.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description:

The Senior Systems Engineer provides advanced technical expertise in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of DCU’s clinical trial and data systems. The role collaborates with leadership, investigators, and IS staff to understand complex requirements and optimize solutions for reliability, performance, security, and maintainability. Responsibilities include .NET system development, modification of existing software, evaluation of emerging technologies, and serving as an internal technical consultant. The position also mentors and trains IS personnel.

This advanced role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills and offers opportunities for technical leadership and growth.

Job Duties:

• 30% – System Design and Development

   

  Engages in technical problem resolution, system and component design, maintenance, and performance optimization related to the WebDCU system. This includes oversight of coding programs, database change documentation, and system development and maintenance.

   

  Researches new technologies and applications relevant to DCU needs and evaluates their applicability to existing and future systems.

   

  Modifies complex existing software, databases, and server environments to correct errors, adapt to new requirements, and improve performance.

   

  Plans and develops solutions by balancing functionality, flexibility, and generalizability of system functions across different types of projects, while promoting component reuse and adherence to DCU standards and procedures.

• 30% – Collaboration and Technical Consultation

   

  Collaborates with DCU leadership and external investigators to understand individual project needs, including highly complex technology and system requirements.

   

  Optimizes technical approaches used to support users with consideration of data quality, data security, system reliability, performance requirements, user interfaces, and maintenance constraints.

• 30% – Independent Research and Implementation

   

  Performs independent research, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of an upgraded version of DCU’s clinical trial management system using .NET.

   

  Documents all developed software and related system components according to the standards and guidelines established by the DCU IS section.

   

  Acts as an internal technical consultant and advisor for DCU, providing guidance on .NET functionality, system performance, integration, and maintainability.

• 10% – Training and Mentorship

   

  Participates in the interview and selection of new IS personnel.

   

  Participates in training for new employees on IS section standards, standard operating procedures, and system development methodologies.

   

  Provides guidance and answers questions for new employees, serving as a mentor and technical resource.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and four years' experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and four years experience in automated information or communication system design, installation, operation, repair, sales or marketing. Related experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Physical Requirem