University of Utah
Information Systems Engineers
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Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
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Full-Time
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$75K - $112K
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Information Technology
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June 19th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring an Information Systems Engineer. This role involves maintaining and enhancing the technical infrastructure of a continuously operating research data center, managing data center hardware, virtualized environments, and security protocols while collaborating with IT teams and customers to ensure aligned technology solutions.
Highlights
- Maintain lifecycle of data center hardware including installation, configuration, updates, and decommissioning.
- Manage virtualized environments and hypervisor platforms with capacity planning and troubleshooting.
- Design and implement secure, resilient system environments tailored to customer needs.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and system administrators.
- Manage Active Directory, group policy, database, and web services administration.
- Implement security tools and monitor system performance to prevent disruptions.
- Strong preference for AWS expertise and minimum 7 years experience in Systems Administration or Engineering.
- Required knowledge of Microsoft Windows servers, VMware, Remote Desktop, CI/CD tools, and scripting.
- Pay range from $74,535 to $112,068 depending on job level and qualifications.
- Bachelor's degree plus 6-8 years or Master's degree plus 4-6 years of related experience required.
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| 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. Essential Functions As an Information Systems Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu 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 |
Applicants will be screened according to preferences. |
| Type | Benefited Staff |
| Special Instructions Summary | |
| Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. 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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period. |
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Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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