Hiring: Systems Engineer Company: Northwestern University Location: Evanston, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:29:29 Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Ansible, Azure, Bash, Change Management, Chef, Configuration Management, DNS, Datadog, Docker, GCP, Git, HTML, Kubernetes, Linux, Load Balancing, PowerShell, Puppet, Python, Splunk, Terraform About the job Experience: •3–5 years of system administration or related IT experience required •Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) or virtualization technologies is preferred Required Skills: •Provides day-to-day support for application infrastructure, including troubleshooting issues, monitoring performance, and implementing solutions to maintain system reliability and availability. Partners with application owners and development teams to support system setup, configuration changes, and upgrades. •Applies operational standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent service delivery and system performance. Contributes to automation, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts, while building deeper expertise across supported technologies. •Participates in project implementations and upgrades, taking ownership of defined tasks and deliverables. Engages in scheduled on-call rotations and responds to service management tickets, resolving most issues independently and escalating more complex problems as needed. Qualifications: •Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively within a technical environment •Foundational knowledge of operating systems (Linux and/or Microsoft Windows) •Basic experience supporting and maintaining enterprise applications or IT systems •Solid functional working knowledge of scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, or Python) and a willingness to develop automation skills •Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail •Foundational technical troubleshooting skills with the ability to escalate complex issues appropriately •Customer service focus with a commitment to supporting end users and stakeholders •Effective written communication skills, including documentation and ticket updates •Effective verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences •Operational familiarity with automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, or Chef) Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!