Posting DetailsPosition Information
Position Type EHRA Staff
Title IT Systems & Cloud Engineer #005074
Position Number 005074
Recruitment Range $80,000-$90,990
Work Schedule and Hours Typical office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm, additional hours on evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the department and university.
Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time
Months per Year 12 Months
Position Summary The Systems & Cloud Engineer supports the design, administration, and ongoing improvement of the University's cloud, server, identity, and core infrastructure environments. This position works across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, virtualization, storage, backup, and related infrastructure platforms.
The position partners with other ITS teams to implement reliable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions while supporting modernization, automation, documentation, and infrastructure hardening efforts.
FLSA Exempt
Required Education/Experience/Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or a Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming or closely related area; or an Associate's degree in Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering Technology or Networking Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming or closely related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills - Bachelor's degree in computer information systems or a related IT field or closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in IT systems administration or a closely related area.
- Windows Server Administrator Associate, or Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator, or Identity and Access Administrator Associate certification(s).
- Four years of previous IT Systems and Network Administration Experience.
- Experience working in higher education.
- An understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering high-quality, prompt, and efficient service to the University community
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Working knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory environments, including Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
- Working knowledge of cloud productivity and identity platforms such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure/Entra ID, Google Workspace, or similar technologies.
- Knowledge of virtualization, server infrastructure, storage, and enterprise backup concepts.
- Understanding of identity and access management, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and general cybersecurity principles.
- Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and system configuration records.
- Ability to use scripting, APIs, or automation technologies such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a technical team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to learn and support new technologies as institutional needs evolve.
- Ability to pass annual FBI CJIS background check.
Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions to the Applicant To be considered, application must be made online.
Attach a cover letter, current resume, and a list of professional references (including complete contact information with name, title, address, email, and phone) to complete the application.
For questions and additional information, please contact the search committee chair, Dustin Baker at dbaker6@unca.edu.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.Posting Number E0591
Posting date 10/14/2026
Closing dateOpen Until Filled Yes
