Systems Software Engineer I

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedSystems Software Engineer Iat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Basic Purpose:

Positions in the Systems Software Engineer job family are responsible for evaluating, selecting,

installing, and maintaining enterprise operating systems and technical applications for assigned

platforms including enterprise servers and networks and for serving as a technical resource on enterprise

hardware issues. Incumbents interact with technical and business customers to provide training and

expertise in the design of specific applications to ensure the optimization of the platforms or

technologies involved. The focus of work is on the efficient operation of enterprise operating platforms

to support customer applications and the effective use of hardware and operating software in new or

enhanced applications.

Essential Functions:

The functions within the job family will vary by level and specific assignment but will include the following:

• Evaluate, install, customize, configure, and maintain enterprise operating systems including installing and testing new releases;

• Evaluate operating efficiency, analyze performance and tuning, and assist in capacity planning and DASD management;

• Analyze and troubleshoot operating problems to find problem areas and make fixes or work with the vendor for correction;

• Advise technical staff in complex applications development to assist in avoiding problems of incompatibility with software capabilities;

• Document changes to system functions and/or configurations for technical and customer reference; and

• Review and evaluate new or upgraded systems software packages and related hardware and make recommendations based on established standards.

This is the proficiency level where incumbents apply their basic skills and expertise, typically with a specific operating system and platform. They perform routine assignments to complete system change and modification requests and assist higher level staff in all aspects of maintaining, updating, documenting, and monitoring the operating systems. Incumbents also provide continuing support for their assigned operating system, trouble-shooting and resolving common immediate problems. Work is assigned to provide a broader knowledge of the technology supported and to develop a high level of creative problem-solving in preparation for qualification at the next level of the family.

Qualifications:

Essential Functions:

The functions within the job family will vary by level and specific assignment but will include the

following:

• Evaluate, install, customize, configure, and maintain enterprise operating systems including installing and testing new releases;

• Evaluate operating efficiency, analyze performance and tuning, and assist in capacity planning and DASD management;

• Analyze and troubleshoot operating problems to find problem areas and make fixes or work with the vendor for correction;

• Advise technical staff in complex applications development to assist in avoiding problems of incompatibility with software capabilities;

• Document changes to system functions and/or configurations for technical and customer reference; and

• Review and evaluate new or upgraded systems software packages and related hardware and make recommendations based on established standards.

Primary department:

Computer and Information Technology

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.