Job Description

Job Summary:
About Us: The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a world-renowned institution known for its academic excellence and innovative research. The Wisconsin Traffic Operations and Safety (TOPS) Laboratory, part of the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a nationally recognized research organization with a mission to improve traffic operations and safety through a diverse balance of research, partnerships, service, and training. The TOPS Lab research program considers all aspects of transportation safety and operations, including the integration of field and laboratory experimentation, statistical modeling, human factors, information systems and technology, and design and operational effects. The TOPS Lab manages several large-scale transportation research and data management systems and works closely with the UW Division of Information Technology (DoIT), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), and other partners to support the computing infrastructure for these systems.

Job Description: As an IT System Engineer at the TOPS Lab, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our IT infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the security and efficiency of our systems, automating processes, and supporting various IT functions of large-scale computing systems supporting 24/7 operational and research data requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and support physical and virtual servers.
- Manage and maintain Active Directory, Windows Server, Linux, VMware, and web servers.
- Assist in implementing, maintaining, and enhancing cybersecurity strategies and best practices.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline IT operations.
- Collaborate with the team to integrate and deploy new applications and updates.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for IT-related issues.
- Assist in maintenance evenings and weekends.
- Assist with Oracle and PostgreSQL database administration including configuration, monitoring, and backups.
- Maintain operational documentation (e.g., procedures, task lists, architecture blueprints).
- Contribute to the academic mission of the TOPS Lab through scholarship and conference participation.

The TOPS Lab System Engineer will work under the guidance of the TOPS Lab Systems Manager at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This position is located at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering. It may require occasional in-state travel to coordinate with project stakeholders. Travel expenses will be paid for by the project.

This position includes a hybrid work option.