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    Systems Engineer I (Time Limited/Remote) - WUIT, Cloud Security

    Washington University Medical Campus
    Full-Time
    Mid (3-6 yrs)
    Engineering & Development
    Posted on June 10, 2026

    Scheduled Hours

    40

    Position 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

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

    Required Qualifications

    Education:

    Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.


    Certifications/Professional Licenses:

    No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.


    Work Experience:

    Relevant Experience (2 Years)


    Skills:

    Not Applicable


    Driver's License:

    A driver's license is not required for this position.

    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:

    Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) - International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) - International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) - International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)


    Work Experience:

    No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


    Skills:

    Adaptability, Enterprise Data Warehousing (EDW), Enterprise Operations, Enterprise Technologies, Exercises Judgment, Functional Specifications, High Accuracy, Learning New Technologies, Learning Quickly, Oral Communications, Organizing, Post Secondary Education, Prioritization, Proactive Problem Solving, Professional Education, Self-Starter, SharePoint Integration, SQL Databases, Systems Analysis, Technical Issues, VMware Virtualization, Working Independently, Written Communication

    Grade

    G11

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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.
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