Application Infrastructure Engineer
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Work @type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Information Technology, Computer and Information Science
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
Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications--use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.
Department Summary
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, which serves as the key contact point for interactions with campus clients and customers; Applications & Middleware, which manages and supports applications, integration services, identity management, and data management; Information Security, which helps protect virtual or physical information; and Technology Infrastructure, which provides administration and support for the software, hardware, and services needed to support the campus IT environment. Information Services also includes the Advanced Network Technology Center. IS works closely with the Network for Education and Research in Oregon.
Established in 1876, the University of Oregon offers a breadth and depth of curricula with more than 270 academic programs and provides the opportunity to work at a respected research university with a strong holistic, liberal arts foundation. The UO also has a history of political and social involvement that embraces diverse beliefs, cultures, and values, and it is committed to environmental responsibility.
The university is also proud of the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, an initiative specifically designed to fast-track scientific discoveries and the process of turning those discoveries into innovations that improve the quality of life for people in Oregon, the nation, and beyond. Information Services collaborates with Research and Innovation and our schools and colleges to support the research, teaching, and learning mission of the university.
Eugene is the home of the University of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Eugene is well-known for outdoor pursuits like running, cycling, rafting, and fishing, as well as arts, music, crafts, brewing, wine-making, and community-supported agriculture. With branches in Portland and on the Oregon coast, the UO is deeply connected to Oregon's natural and cultural treasures.
Position Summary
The purpose of the Application Infrastructure Engineer position is to implement and support enterprise software systems. This requires the use of broad and comprehensive knowledge in the technologies required to support these systems while also developing and leveraging best practices.
In order to support these systems, the Application Infrastructure Engineer will participate in selecting/procuring software solutions and implementation of software system solutions, performing, scheduling, and managing maintenance and upgrades, and performing system management operations including, but not limited to, configuration, tuning, and solution resource management.
The scope of this position covers a broad range of technical expertise required to develop, administer, and maintain University Enterprise application systems. The Application Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for participating or leading the planning, coordination and implementation of upgrades, maintenance, migrations, and integrations involving new and existing systems. They will also implement systems automation strategies, systems and application monitoring and troubleshooting, and systems performance and security analysis.
The Application Infrastructure Engineer will participate in team efforts in projects involving enterprise system application installations, upgrades, maintenance, and migrations for specialty areas. This position may also design and code software applications and scripts to support systems integration, configuration, and management. Other responsibilities include assisting in the design of systems and planning strategies to support integrations, and developing maintenance plans for large application systems.
This position may have on-call responsibilities and participate in on-call, after-hours support.
Minimum Requirements
· 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 an equivalent amount of training and applied experience.
Professional Competencies
· 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 model, database, and web-based technologies.
· Ability to communicate effectively.
· Ability to apply consultative skills to assess user needs and communicate technology systems and solutions.
· Ability to perform systems and applications needs analysis, prepare requests for proposals, and conduct feasibility studies.
· Ability to research and evaluate the functionality of vendor software to meet user needs, assess vendor proposals, and serve as a technical/vendor liaison.
· Ability to define and set up an effective testing environment and plan.
· Ability to consult with users to identify and document software/system purpose, workflow issues, output needs and to determine overall functional and technical system requirements and specifications.
· Ability to develop alternative solutions and conduct feasibility studies.
· Ability to evaluate the procurement of third-party software and troubleshoot new software installations.
· Ability to develop specifications and requirements for the 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, which may include applications, databases, networks, and related systems.
· Ability to ensure system integrity and efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using relational database systems, including configuring database connectivity with ODBC technology.
Experience with application server platforms and application deployment methods.
Experience with infrastructure management, configuration, delivery, and monitoring.
Experience with version control management software and techniques.
An understanding of the security issues involved in maintaining and safeguarding institutional data.
Working experience with the .NET application framework.
Experience with administering Windows Servers and Components.
Working knowledge and experience configuring SSO with Active Directory.
Working experience with PowerShell (or similar) scripting language.
Software development experience using SQL, HTML, Java, BASH, Groovy or similar programming 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 is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visitour website (https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits) .
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, pleaseemail us (uocareers@uoregon.edu) or call 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures arelisted here (https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting) .
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Advertised: September 18, 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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