Sr. Systems Engineer

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

$88K — $105K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree plus 2-4 years experience, or Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years experience, or equivalent combination.
  • Expertise in cloud technologies and architecture required.
  • 2+ years experience with Microsoft Azure data platform preferred.
  • 2+ years experience with Oracle and SQL Server databases preferred.
  • Familiarity with DevOps and pipeline management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the technical staff within the Infrastructure Engineering and Architecture team.
  • Provide strategic direction for enterprise infrastructure platforms and services.
  • Ensure the reliability and security of infrastructure systems.
  • Deliver modern systems and storage infrastructure solutions.
  • Architect and manage cloud infrastructure and storage assets.
  • Coordinate team priorities to support enterprise service delivery.
  • Monitor and drive continuous improvement of infrastructure services.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for full-time telework.
  • Opportunity for personal and professional growth in a dynamic IT environment.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number
002877

Functional Title
Sr. Systems Engineer

Position Type
Staff

Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Enterprise Systems provides system design, implementation, and operation for enterprise services provided by ITS. Systems administrators design and deploy new solutions to ITS or external clients. The team consults with clients on their needs and provides recommendations on a design, then helps clients with the implementation of their service. Systems administrators provide Linux and Windows server architecture and management and operating system level maintenance. The team provides systems, storage, identity, and cloud management services.

Position Summary

The Infrastructure Team Lead serves as the senior technical leader for the Enterprise Systems Infrastructure Engineering and Architecture team in the Information Technology Services department, providing strategic direction, technical expertise, and operational oversight for enterprise infrastructure platforms and services. This position leads and mentors technical staff, coordinates team priorities, and ensures the reliability, security, and continuous improvement of infrastructure systems that support the University's mission. The team is responsible for delivering modern systems and storage infrastructure facilitating further solution development. This position is responsible for architecting cloud infrastructure and managing cloud and storage assets. This position is expected to be an expert in cloud technologies, must be capable of working with the latest cloud technologies, and provides technical leadership through cloud architecture.

The Systems Engineering and Architecture team is part of the Enterprise Technology Infrastructure group that strives to connect, enable, and empower people through technology that transforms the University and the region. This position is eligible for full-time telework.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Mid-to late career with Masters and 2-4 yrs experience, or Bachelors and 3-5 yrs experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience


Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications
  • 2+ years experience with the Microsoft Azure data platform.
  • 2+ years experience with Oracle and SQL Server RDBMS.
  • Working knowledge of DevOps and Pipeline management.
  • Experience with cloud-based data tools.


Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range
Salary commensurate with experience

Org #-Department
Info Technology Services - 23101

Job Open Date
08/21/2026

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

FTE
1.000

Type of Appointment
Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year
12

FLSA
Exempt

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