Systems Engineer I – Cloud and Endpoint Security

WashU IT

Systems Engineer securing Washington University’s cloud, server, and workstation environments. Reviewing Orca Security and Tenable alerts and coordinating vulnerability remediation.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeSaint Louis • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $53,100 - $90,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vulnerability remediation for cloud resources and systems, with a strong focus on technical problem solving and systems analysis. Proficient in creating design documentation and coordinating with stakeholders to align technology solutions with organizational objectives.

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Vulnerability RemediationSystems AnalysisSQL DatabasesVMware VirtualizationTechnical Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability RemediationSystems AnalysisSQL DatabasesVMware VirtualizationPerformance TuningTechnical Problem SolvingFunctional SpecificationsEnterprise Data WarehousingEnterprise TechnologiesSharePoint Integration

Soft Skills

Adaptability

Tools & Technologies

Orca SecurityTenable

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP)

Industry Keywords

Cloud ResourcesTechnical SolutionsDesign DocumentationIncident ResponseInformation Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSQLVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and provide engineering support for technology solutions
Focus on vulnerability remediation for cloud resources, servers, and workstations
Research and analyze technology, consult vendors, and apply best practices to design technical solutions
Consult with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications
Validate, test, and implement new products and services
Respond to and resolve incidents escalated from operational teams
Handle performance tuning requests using critical thinking
Create and maintain design documentation for services, solutions, and interfaces
Review security alerts in Orca Security and Tenable
Coordinate with cloud subscription and system owners to remediate vulnerabilities, risky configurations, and other information security issues
Work with technical staff within WashU IT to align services with university research, teaching, patient care, and administrative objectives
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education
2 years of relevant experience
No specific certification/professional license is required
A driver's license is not required
Preferred: Bachelor's degree
Preferred certifications: Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), or Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) from INCOSE
Preferred skills include Adaptability, Enterprise Data Warehousing (EDW), Enterprise Operations, Enterprise Technologies, Functional Specifications, SharePoint Integration, SQL Databases, Systems Analysis, VMware Virtualization, and technical problem solving

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, combining employee and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for continued childcare needs
Adult care resources
Tuition covered for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us