Cloud Engineer III â Enterprise Systems
Cloud Engineer III â Enterprise Systems
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University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy worklife balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Cloud Collaboration
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Enterprise IT team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer to join our Infrastructure and Operations group. This seniorlevel position plays a key role in designing implementing and maintaining core server and cloud infrastructure that supports enterprisewide services across the university. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in Microsoft Active Directory Entra ID Azure virtualization technologies (HyperV or VMware ESXi) Windows Server and PowerShell scripting. This role requires strong working knowledge of server compute and storage hardware and experience supporting infrastructure in both private and public cloud environments. The Lead Systems Administrator will provide technical leadership on strategic initiatives mentor junior staff and serve as a subject matter expert for enterprise system architecture and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Design implement and manage core infrastructure systems including Microsoft Azure Windows Server virtualization (HyperV/VMware ESXi) and Active Directory environments.
Manage and secure Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including hybrid identity configurations and synchronization with onprem AD.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell for system management reporting and deployment tasks.
Collaborate with internal IT teams to design scalable and secure public and private cloud solutions.
Support SQL Server environments at a general systems level (patching backup monitoring) in collaboration with DBAs.
Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for improvement optimization or redesign.
Serve as a senior escalation point for troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
Contribute to BC/DR planning documentation and testing for enterprise systems.
Lead technical projects and initiatives; provide guidance to junior team members and crossfunctional partners.
Regular reliable and nondisruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience)
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in systems administration and infrastructure support
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory (including GPO DNS OU design) and Entra ID (Azure AD)
Strong experience with Azure IaaS/PaaS services Azure AD Connect conditional access and identity governance features
Expertise with virtualization platforms such as Microsoft HyperV and/or VMware ESXi
Proficiency with Windows Server administration and M365 tenantlevel administration
Scripting and automation skills in PowerShell
Familiarity with basic SQL Server support (install patch permissions monitoring)
Strong understanding of server systems design networking concepts and security best practices
Preferred Qualifications:
Microsoft certifications such as AZ104 AZ800/801 or equivalent
Experience with cloud automation tools and Infrastructure as Code (e.g. ARM templates Bicep Terraform)
Experience managing hybrid environments and transitioning onprem workloads to Azure
Familiarity with backup monitoring and endpoint protection solutions
Experience in a higher education or large enterprise environment
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Effective communication and documentation abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead technical projects
Commitment to collaboration knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Crystal Ellis; HR Recruiter
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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Criminal Background Check Financial Credit Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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YesEmployment Type
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