Senior Cloud Engineer, Information Technology [R0150849]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Senior Cloud Engineer, Information Technology [R0150849]. ROLE OF THE POSITION This position calls for an engineer whose primary expertise is in public cloud architecture, paired with demonstrated depth in traditional systems engineering, including virtualization, Linux administration, and server lifecycle management. In this role, the engineer will design, deploy, secure, and operate production workloads across UNLV's hybrid infrastructure, spanning on-premises virtualization and major public cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform). Responsibilities: - Designing, deploying, and managing virtualized and cloud compute infrastructure, including hypervisor platforms (Nutanix, VMware), backup and recovery (Veeam), and public cloud compute, storage, and networking services - Administering and securing Linux and Windows server environments across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms - Managing server and systems lifecycle across physical, virtual, and cloud environments: provisioning, patching, version upgrades, performance tuning, and decommissioning - Building and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormation) and automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) to reduce manual systems work - Provisioning and managing GPU and specialized compute resources for research and academic workloads - Designing and supporting virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and custom compute solutions for campus use cases - Implementing and enforcing security and governance standards across systems and cloud platforms, including identity and access management and compliance controls - Monitoring system and service health, planning for capacity and growth, and leading problem analysis, documentation, backup, and disaster recovery - Supporting modernization and operational transparency initiatives, requiring effective collaboration with university faculty, business teams, and vendors Customer Service Expectations: This position is responsible for maintaining a customer-focused approach in all duties, ensuring professional, timely, and effective interactions with internal and external stakeholders. To provide excellent service the employee will: listen to customers and understand their needs; help customers solve problems; demonstrate an eagerness to help; exhibit a professional disposition; be approachable, respectful, and team-oriented; take ownership of inquiries and assignments; provide updates for customers; and be familiar with the basic operations of the university in order to understand customer needs better. BACKGROUND SCREENING Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor's degree must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) - Seven (7) years of related professional experience in systems engineering. ACCEPTED EQUIVALENCIES FOR DEGREE REQUIREMENT UNLV may consider additional relevant experience in place of formal education requirements: In lieu of a bachelor's degree, applicants may qualify with four additional years of relevant experience, or with an associate's degree plus two additional years of relevant experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience working in a higher education environment - 10 years or more related professional experience in systems engineering - Industry Linux Certification - Industry Cloud Certification - Industry Project Management Certification - Industry Major Service Certification Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES The incumbent must have specific knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: KNOWLEDGE Required - How to maintain applications and perform system version upgrades at a senior level. - How to apply patches to ensure the stability of applications and/or systems at a senior level. - How to perform system performance tuning at a senior level. - How to perform system troubleshooting methodology at a senior level. - How to perform system and/or application security monitoring and enforcement at a senior level. - How to create and maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation at a senior level. - How to plan, manage, and supervise applications at a senior level. - How to identify tasks, milestones, completion criteria, and the creation of timetables at a senior level. - How to plan and meet project goals while ensuring quality deliverables at a senior level. - How to complete projects in a timely fashion at a senior level. - How to plan server and client migration between software releases, such as at a senior level: - planning for growth, - performing disaster recovery planning and implementation; - ensuring that the servers are tuned for peak performance - How to proactively research and evaluate new technology at a senior level. - How to incorporate applicable new technology into existing topologies at a senior level. - How to improve server performance and availability at a senior level. - How to perform advanced system administration at a senior level. - How to maximize system security at a senior level. - How to create and maintain IP addressing, firewalls, routing, switching, server virtualization management, local and federated account security, system hardening, service and service failover, fault tolerance, and multi-tiered and public cloud configurations. - How to plan, engineer, implement, deploy, and iterate hybrid infrastructure to accomplish institutional goals. - How to engineer automation workflows that encumber IaC, including provisioning of infrastructure in a hybrid environment. Preferred - Expert knowledge of a major cloud provider architecture (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc.) SKILLS Required - Effective communication at a senior level. - System administration at a senior level. - Project planning and implementation at a senior level. - Research and development at a senior level. Preferred - None ABILITIES Required - To have high ethical standards. - To pay attention to details. - To be a team player and be team-oriented. - To perform at a high level of customer service. - To analyze issues. - To communicate effectively verbally and in writing. - The ability to organize and prioritize. - Ability to Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a - negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) - To lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. - To perform work, it can involve sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. - Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, particularly when system installations are performed, is also required. Preferred - None SALARY Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV - Competitive total rewards package including: - Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays - Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision - Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs - No state income tax (For Nevada Residents) - Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools - Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents PERKS & PROGRAMS - Employee recognition and appreciation programs - UNLV athletics ticket discounts - Statewide employee purchase program discounts - RebelCard discounts on and off campus - Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost - Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles - Connect with colleagues with shared interests - Personal and professional development opportunities - A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard - Support and resources available for veteran applicants - contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage. HOW TO APPLY The following attachments are required for consideration: - A letter of interest - A detailed resume listing qualifications and experience - The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Review of candidates' materials will begin the week of November 23, 2026 and preference will be given to applications received prior to that date. This position will remain open until filled. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted. For assistance with the application process, please review the instructions on How to Apply For further assistance, contact UNLV IT Human Resources at (702) 895-1806 or oithumanresources@unlv.edu. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES Current UNLV and Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) employees must apply through Workday. Type Find Jobs in the Workday search bar or access the page directly here: JOB HUB Search for this position using the job requisition number R0150849. To ensure your application is processed correctly, current UNLV and NSHE employees should apply internally through Workday. If you submit an application through the external careers site, you will be asked to reapply as an internal application, which may delay your application.