About the role
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
Under moderate supervision and technical guidance, the person in this position is responsible for design, implementation, and engineering support for technology solutions such as server virtualization, collaboration systems, active directory and database solutions. The engineer must possess a broad range of technical skills and experience with enterprise-class services. The engineer will work with a team of technical staff within the WashU IT organization to ensure that WashU IT services stay aligned with university initiatives that include research, teaching, patient care, and administrative objectives.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Review security alerts in our "Orca Security" platform and coordinate with cloud subscription owners to remediate vulnerabilities, risky configurations, and other information security issues.
- Perform research, analyze technology, consult vendors and apply best practices to design technical solutions by utilizing systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications. Typically related to existing system enhancements or new implementations of lesser scale.
- Validate, test and implement new products and services.
- Respond to and resolve incidents escalated from operational teams and performance tuning requests utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Create and maintain design documentation related to services, solutions and interfaces.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table
Equipment
Office equipment
Required Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
This position will focus on reviewing security alerts in our "Orca Security" platform and coordinating with cloud subscription owners to remediate vulnerabilities, risky configurations, and other information security issues.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Grade
G11Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Aplyr's read
Washington University in St. Louis excels in research and education, attracting professionals dedicated to advancing knowledge and community service.
What's promising
- •Strong emphasis on cutting-edge research across diverse fields.
- •Offers remote and hybrid roles, providing flexibility for employees.
- •Wide range of specialized positions in healthcare and research.
What to watch
- •Limited public information about compensation and benefits packages.
- •Potentially high-pressure environment due to research focus.
- •St. Louis location may not appeal to everyone.
Why Wash U
- •Known for integrating community service with academic pursuits.
- •Diverse roles in specialized medical and research fields.
- •Strong support for interdisciplinary collaboration among staff.
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About Wash U
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university known for its strong emphasis on research, education, and community service.
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