Database Systems Engineer - South Dakota Board of Regents

Working Title

Database Systems Engineer

Posting Number

CSA
02806P

Department

SDSU-IT Systems Administration

Physical Location of Position (City)

Brookings

Posting Text

SDState is seeking a skilled System Engineer specializing Microsoft Cloud Offerings (Azure, Intune, Microsoft 365, Entra) to join its IT Systems Administration Department. This role is ideal for well-organized, self-motivated team players who want to contribute to the Office of Information Technology’s (OIT) mission of providing technology, skills, and services that empower the university community. OIT is committed to creating an environment in which staff, faculty, and students will have opportunities to succeed and advance their career, education, and creative activities.

This is an on-site position located in Brookings, South Dakota .

Located in the vibrant community of Brookings, South Dakota, employees enjoy a welcoming environment ideal for families, students, young professionals, and retirees. The area offers abundant recreation, cultural attractions, dining, and entertainment—combining the charm of a small town with the energy and amenities of a thriving university community.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Systems Engineer, you will provide technical support in planning, designing, installing, maintaining, programming, testing, and implementing systems, integration, endpoint management, and/or database software, hardware, and products to ensure efficient integration and functioning of SDSU’s IT systems. In this role, you’ll be part of a Systems Administration team that delivers high‑level 2nd and 3rdtier support, troubleshoots complex issues, and maintains seamless integration across SDState’s varied technology stack.

Your work will directly empower staff, faculty, and students by driving stable, modern, and innovative platforms that support teaching, learning, and digital transformation across campus.

Benefits: SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Endpoint management tools (Microsoft Intune and SCCM, Jamf, etc.)
• Windows Server Roles and Features, including but not limited to Active Directory, DHCP, IIS, RADIUS, Web Server
• Microsoft cloud offerings (Azure, M365)