Systems Engineer III

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The Opportunity:

UCF IT is seeking to a Systems Engineer III to join the team! The Systems Engineer III is a mid-to-senior level role responsible for designing, building, and maintaining enterprise systems that support infrastructure and security. This position requires moderate to extensive experience with Microsoft Intune, moderate or better experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and Group Policy, experience or willingness to learn Citrix or JAMF, and the ability to architect and implement solutions for customers. The Systems Engineer III will maintain secure configuration baselines, remediate vulnerabilities, and assist with Tier 3 support tickets.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain infrastructure and applications for performance and security.

• Configure and manage Intune, MECM, and Group Policy for compliance and device management.

• Manage and maintain file servers, print servers, and license servers.

• Monitor systems and remediate vulnerabilities to maintain security posture.  

• Ensure secure configuration baselines are verified and enforced.

• Citrix administration for virtual applications and virtual machines.

• JAMF administration to maintain secure configuration baselines, patching, and identity management for macOS devices.

• Partner with stakeholders to engineer solutions that align with organizational goals. Provide Tier 3 support for complex technical issues. Mentor junior staff and contribute to team knowledge sharing. 

• Design and implement systems and applications to meet business requirements.  Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions. 

• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations and procedures.  Assist in developing policies and standards for secure operations. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Moderate to extensive experience with one or more of the following: Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Jamf, and Citrix.

• Strong problem-solving skills with experience providing Tier 3 support for complex technical issues.

• Solid understanding of Group Policy design and troubleshooting. 

• Hands-on experience implementing security hardening standards (CIS benchmarks, NIST guidelines).

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders and mentor junior staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate, -Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Citrix Certified Associate (CCA), or Jamf Certified Tech.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,809 to $94,761. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer. 

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. 

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program   

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  

• Retirement savings options   

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions   

• Education assistance   

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide. 

Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF. 

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

UCF IT Information Security Office

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$75,809.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

06-22-2026-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.