Infrastructure Engineer

Overview

Department: Information Services
Classification: Analyst Programmer 2
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $64,200 - $119,160 per year
FTE: 1.0

Hybrid eligible

Review of Applications Begins: October 5, 2025; position open until filled

To be considered for this position, submit a complete application that includes an online application, resume, and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, and describe any transferable skills you may have. Also include three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted until you are notified.

Information Services (IS) is the central information technology unit at the University of Oregon and provides wide-ranging services to campus. Information Services consists of four major functional areas:
Customer Experience, Applications & Middleware, Information Security, and Technology Infrastructure. IS collaborates with the Network for Education and Research in Oregon. The university offers a breadth of curricula and is committed to diversity and environmental responsibility.

The purpose of the Application Infrastructure Engineer position is to implement and support enterprise software systems. This includes using broad knowledge in the technologies required to support these systems, developing and leveraging best practices, and participating in selecting/procuring software solutions, maintenance and upgrades, and system management operations including configuration, tuning, and resource management. The scope covers a broad range of technical expertise to develop, administer, and maintain University Enterprise application systems.

Responsibilities include planning, coordination and implementation of upgrades, maintenance, migrations, and integrations; implementing systems automation strategies; monitoring and troubleshooting; and evaluating performance and security. The role may involve on-call responsibilities and after-hours support.

· This classification requires a basic foundation of knowledge and skills in systems analysis and related programming support functions generally obtained by a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent training and experience.

• Knowledge of campus-defined systems, applications, and standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify software/system problems.
• General knowledge of network connectivity, integration, configuration, and protocols.
• Knowledge of software system integration concepts.
• Knowledge of client/server models, databases, and web-based technologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and apply consultative skills to assess user needs and communicate technology systems and solutions.
• Ability to perform systems and applications needs analysis, prepare RFPs, and conduct feasibility studies.
• Ability to research and evaluate vendor software functionality; serve as a technical/vendor liaison.
• Ability to define and set up effective testing environments and plans.
• Ability to document software/system purpose, workflow issues, output needs, and overall requirements/specifications.
• Ability to develop alternative solutions and conduct feasibility studies.
• Ability to evaluate third-party software procurement and troubleshoot new installations.
• Ability to develop specifications for optimal integration and implementation of systems and equipment.
• Ability to evaluate specifications and requirements against available systems.
• Ability to participate in the design of fully integrated systems (applications, databases, networks, and related systems).
• Ability to ensure system integrity and efficiency.

• Experience with relational databases, including configuring database connectivity with ODBC.
• Experience with application server platforms and deployment methods.
• Experience with infrastructure management, configuration, delivery, and monitoring.
• Experience with version control software and techniques.
• Understanding of security issues involved in safeguarding institutional data.
• Experience with the .NET framework.
• Experience administering Windows Servers and components.
• Experience configuring SSO with Active Directory.
• Experience with Power Shell or similar scripting language.
• Software development experience using SQL, HTML, Java, BASH, Groovy, or similar languages.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and ADA compliance. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not…