Systems Engineer II

The University of Rochester, a prestigious research institution, is seeking a Systems Engineer II to join their Lab Computer Facility team. This role combines traditional systems engineering with modern DevOps practices, requiring expertise in both on-premise and cloud infrastructure management. The position offers a competitive salary range of $77,216 - $115,824 and is based in Rochester, NY.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing critical infrastructure services, including virtualization, operating systems, storage, and security. Key aspects of the role involve automation, continuous integration, and maintaining high-availability environments. The position requires a strong technical background with at least 5 years of experience in systems engineering, particularly with cloud providers like AWS and Azure.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to work in both healthcare and higher education sectors, contributing to the university's mission of learning, discovery, and healing. The position offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies while maintaining critical systems that support the institution's research and educational objectives.

The university emphasizes its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment for all employees. The role offers professional growth opportunities, exposure to diverse technical challenges, and the chance to work with leading researchers and educators. The position includes participation in on-call rotations and requires availability for after-hours maintenance, reflecting the critical nature of the systems being supported.

Working at the University of Rochester means joining an institution with a rich history of innovation and a strong commitment to its values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. The university's location in western New York provides access to a vibrant community with a reasonable cost of living and strong quality of life.