Job Description

The Information Management team has an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. This is a full-time, permanent position.   

The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will help modernize University Advancement’s Azure cloud and hybrid infrastructure to deliver secure, scalable data and analytics services.This role will design and implement enterprise infrastructure and platforms that support cloud computing, data analytics and migration from on-premise environments to the cloud. The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer collaborates with teams and stakeholders across University Advancement to define, champion and align business needs with an enterprise vision for cloud infrastructure practices, designing, developing and building solutions that support engagement and fundraising initiatives.

What You Will Do

Strategy and Planning (30%)

• Lead, plan and advise on the strategic and tactical direction for deploying, managing and optimizing Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure that is scalable, efficient, secure and cost-effective.
• Architect infrastructure solutions that align with business objectives and support cloud data and analytics solutions and pipelines.
• Analyze and recommend ways to optimize costs and improve operational efficiency within cloud infrastructure.

Implementation and Administration (50%)

• Implement infrastructure solutions to support data and system integration between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Ensure cloud-based infrastructure adheres to industry security best practices.
• Design infrastructure solutions that support big data efficiently and optimize storage cost and performance.
• Administer and monitor hybrid infrastructure environments, including virtual machines, SQL databases and related services.

Stakeholder Collaboration (10%)

• Lead, mentor and support cloud infrastructure adoption with a diverse group of staff, including product owners, project managers and data teams.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences both in written and verbal form.

Other Duties as Assigned (10%)

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, your application must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications 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

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

Bachelor's degree in a related field AND four years of experience in architecture, design, implementation and support of cloud-based infrastructure and applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong cloud infrastructure expertise, with Microsoft Azure experience preferred, including architecting, deploying and supporting data and analytics solutions in collaborative environments.
• Proven success in designing, implementing and supporting infrastructure and applications in hybrid cloud environments.
• Demonstrated experience applying cloud security best practices and securing network infrastructure, including SQL and document-oriented databases, VPNs and firewalls.
• Experience automating infrastructure and improving reliability through scripting and systems development.
• Proved success in implementing and managing monitoring solutions for hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise business applications and data platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Fabric.
• Understanding of data science tools, machine learning lifecycle concepts and analytics operations.
• Experience building scalable data platforms and big data solutions that drive business insights.
• Ability to leverage AI technologies to automate system processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Additional Application Requirement

This recruitment requires a cover letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be forwarded to the hiring department. 

Please address the following in your cover letter: 

• Explain how your experience supports a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer position focused on Azure cloud architecture, hybrid infrastructure, security, monitoring, cost optimization and enterprise platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Fabric and Dynamics 365.
• Include your interest in this role, UW and UW Advancement. 

What You Can Expect

• Hybrid-work schedule with two days in the office and three days eligible for telework per week. 
• Cubicle/open workspace environment that may result in higher noise levels and visual distractions.
• Workload and times may vary, including occasional evenings or weekends, to respond to system outages during off-hours. Some system setup and maintenance are required outside of normal business hours.

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Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$105,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$110,004.00 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