University of Washington

Azure Cloud & Server Support Engineer

University of Washington • $87K — $142K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Three years of experience supporting enterprise Windows server environments
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including VM management, networking, and storage
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve standard infrastructure issues independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of working with both technical and non-technical customers
  • Familiarity with automation tools and infrastructure as code (PowerShell, Terraform, Bicep)
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply new technologies and methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day service delivery for Windows Managed Server team
  • Resolve routine and moderately complex infrastructure issues effectively
  • Support senior engineers in Azure migration and modernization projects
  • Implement automation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Participate as a service team member to ensure operational stability
  • Execute additional duties as assigned to support team goals

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment, with 2 days on-site each week
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package through UW
  • Opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement
  • Engagement in a cloud-first strategy leading to career growth in Azure technologies
  • Dynamic and collaborative work culture within a research university setting
Full Job Description

Job Description

UW Information Technologyhas an outstanding opportunity forAzure Cloud & Server Support Engineerto join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting toa TechnologyManager, theAzure Cloud & Server Support Engineerisresponsibleforthe primary operational ownership ofday-to-day service delivery on the Windows Managed Server (WMS) team. This Tier 2 role handles routine and moderately complex infrastructure issues, ensuring that customer-facing managed server servicesremainstable, responsive, and reliable. By managing daily service demand, this position enables senior engineers to focus on Azure migration and modernization initiatives directly supporting the organization's cloud-first strategy and Azure Migration Program (AMP).

The salary information provided below is for a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

  • 80% Cloud & Server Operations (Tier 2)

  • 10% Automation & Continuous Improvement

  • 5% Service Team Member

  • 5% other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

To be considered for thisopportunityyour application mustdemonstrateyou meet both the minimum qualifications andadditionalqualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree incomputer science, Technology or a related field or experience

  • Three years of experience as an engineer supporting enterprise Windows server environments.

  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including VM management, networking, storage, identitybasics.

  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve standard infrastructure issues independently.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, technical documentationskills;ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical customers.

  • Familiarity with automation tools and infrastructure as code (PowerShell, Terraform. Bicep).

  • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and applynew technologies, methodologies, tools, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a research university or other academic institution

  • Experience working within ITSM/ticketing systems (ServiceNow preferred)

Working Conditions

  • Hybrid, open office environment, 2 days on-site per week.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$87,624.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$142,392.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

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