Systems Engineer, Science, Technology, and Math Boise - Staff

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Advertised: Jun 26 2024 MST

Reports To:

Dean, Science, Technology, and Math

Position Status:

FT - Full-Time

Posted Pay Range:

73,382 - 92,000

About Us:

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce.

Offering premier programs and degrees that make a difference, CWI remains a top choice for higher education in the Treasure Valley. Empowering the community one student at a time, CWI moves fearlessly forward paving the way to bold new futures with flexible options, exceptional tuition value, and support every step of the way.

VisitWhy CWI (https://cwi.edu/why-cwi) to learn more.

Position Summary:

The Information Technology instructional programs at CWI are looking for a highly skilled Systems and Network Engineer. This role requires both business acumen and technical expertise to implement, manage, and enhance the infrastructure that supports our dynamic classrooms and Security Operations Center (SOC). This position is responsible to maintain, design, develop, and integrate all stages of the network infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of reliable, mission-critical infrastructure with a focus on accessibility, optimization, and security.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and monitor all network and system installations, including configurations, testing, and maintenance

• Implement and maintain backups, security, and redundancy strategies

• Use expert-level administration and optimization of hosts and servers to ensure high availability and appropriate resource

management

• Identify potential issues, propose possible solutions, and implement changes

• Craft custom scripts, reducing the requirement of human interaction

• Standardize and automate processes and monitoring using scripting technology

• Install and configure operating systems, software, and hardware components, and document the design, maintenance, and

support procedures for routine tasks

• Routinely test software for bugs, redundancies, and security issues

• Conduct high-level root-cause analysis for service interruption and establish preventive measures

• Create reports and documentation outlining findings and solutions; oversee the overall backup strategy and daily operations for

secure backups and restore testing

• Engage with Dean regularly with reports on project status, activities, and achievements

• Communicate with stakeholders to identify what they want a system to accomplish

• Represent CWI on Idaho State Cyber Range

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold or be able to obtain a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credential within 6 months of hire

• Current experience with or knowledge of:

• programming languages and operating systems

• current equipment and technologies

• enterprise backup and recovery procedures

• system performance-monitoring tools

• active directories

• virtualization

• HTTP traffic

• content delivery

• caching

• cloud computing (specifically Microsoft Azure)

• Experience in project management, application design and integration

• Expertise in creating, analyzing, and repairing large-scale distributed systems

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in technology or computer science preferred

Additional Instructions for Applicants:

Please include a cover letter addressing your qualifications in addition to your resume.

Benefits:

Unlock a world of unparalleled benefits at the College of Western Idaho, where we redefine excellence in affordable and comprehensive benefits packages!

• Premium Plan Rates

• For more information on health insurance, including coverage details and plan summaries, visit www.OGI.Idaho.gov

• Retirement plans with employer contribution of over11%

• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts (https://ogi.idaho.gov/flexible-spending-accounts/)

• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance

• Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary)

• Generous vacation and sick leave

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition discount on classes at CWI and other colleges

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.