Systems Integration Analyst/Senior Systems Integration Analyst - Hybrid
AITS
Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position.
Job Summary
The Systems Integration Analyst is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and supporting enterprise application and data integrations across University systems and platforms. This position collaborates with technical teams, business units, and university stakeholders to develop reliable, secure, and efficient integration solutions that support institutional operations and business needs. Working within established system architectures and technical standards, the Analyst supports integration development, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and ongoing system maintenance.
The Senior Systems Integration Analyst is responsible for independently analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and supporting complex enterprise application and data integrations across University systems and platforms. This position provides advanced technical expertise and leadership in evaluating integration requirements, recommending technical solutions, and improving system interoperability, performance, and reliability. Collaborating with technical teams, business units, and university stakeholders, the Senior Analyst supports complex integration initiatives, provides technical guidance, and recommends improvements to integration architectures, processes, and standards in alignment with AITS and University requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
Systems Integration Analyst:
- Analyze business processes, data flows, APIs, schemas, and integration requirements to design, develop, test, document, deploy, and maintain enterprise application and data integrations.
- Develop and support synchronous, asynchronous, batch, and event-driven integrations using REST APIs, Azure integration technologies, Kafka, enterprise messaging platforms, and other established integration tools and standards.
- Develop, implement, and maintain integrations involving Ellucian Banner, Ethos, enterprise Human Resources, Finance, Research, Analytics, and cloud-based/SaaS platforms.
- Develop and maintain enterprise data integration solutions utilizing ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, replication, change data capture (CDC), and data virtualization technologies.
- Develop, execute, and maintain automated integration testing, including API, data validation, regression, and end-to-end testing. Support DevOps practices, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production integration issues, including supporting system performance, operational incidents, logging, alerting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with university stakeholders, vendors, business units, and technical teams to gather requirements, coordinate implementation activities, and ensure integration solutions meet operational needs and established technical standards.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including interface specifications, data mappings, architecture diagrams, testing procedures, and operational support documentation.
- Participate in on-call and off-hours support activities as required and perform other related duties as assigned.
Senior Systems Integration Analyst:
- Independently analyze, design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain complex enterprise application and data integrations, ensuring solutions align with organizational requirements, established technical standards, and operational needs.
- Design and implement advanced integration solutions utilizing REST APIs, Azure integration technologies, Azure API Management (APIM), Kafka, enterprise messaging platforms, and synchronous, asynchronous, batch, and event-driven architectures.
- Design, develop, and optimize complex integrations involving Ellucian Banner, Ethos, enterprise Human Resources, Finance, Research, Analytics, and cloud-based/SaaS platforms.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate integration approaches, including APIs, event streaming, ETL/ELT, data pipelines, replication, change data capture (CDC), and data virtualization, considering scalability, security, performance, and maintainability.
- Develop, implement, and recommend improvements to technical standards and best practices for integration architecture, API governance, data contracts, security, automated testing, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
- Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex production integration issues, including conducting root-cause analysis, implementing sustainable solutions, and recommending improvements to monitoring, observability, operational reliability, and system performance.
- Provide technical leadership for complex integration initiatives, collaborating with university stakeholders, vendors, technical teams, and business units to evaluate requirements, recommend technical solutions, develop project estimates, and coordinate implementation activities.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to integration analysts and other technical staff, including reviewing integration designs, development approaches, and technical solutions for alignment with established standards.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including integration architecture diagrams, interface specifications, data mappings, implementation plans, and operational support procedures.
- Participate in on-call and off-hours support activities as required and perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Systems Integration Analyst:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:
a) College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months), Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months), 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months), Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
b) Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field. - Demonstrated professional experience analyzing, designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting enterprise application and/or data integrations.
Senior Systems Integration Analyst:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Any one or any combination totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the following categories:
a) College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months), Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months), 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months), Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
b) Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field. - Demonstrated experience analyzing, designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting enterprise application and/or data integrations.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5031 - Information Technology Technical Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position. System Office jobs such as this one are not eligible for the Referral Program.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000 to $115,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 13th, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Bree Smith at
[email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.
Champaign-Urbana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or
[email protected].