Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education!
At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued supported and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community a sense of belonging and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.
By joining our team youll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher addition to the Office of the Board of Regents the University of Colorados system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CUs campuses in Aurora Boulder Colorado Springs and Denver as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education groundbreaking research and valuable service to our communities.
We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If youre passionate about making a difference contributing to a dynamic team and supporting a mission that matters we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey.Learn more about CU System Administration.
Position Summary:
University Information Services (UIS) provides technical services and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to delivering reliable secure and scalable technology solutions that support academic administrative and research functions.
The Lead Cloud Platform & DevOps Engineer is responsible for leading the design implementation and support of cloud-based platforms and DevOps practices that enable consistent and efficient delivery of applications and services. This role focuses on cloud platform architecture infrastructure automation CI/CD processes system integration and operational reliability.
This position supports the development and adoption of platform engineering practices including infrastructure-as-code containerization and monitoring/observability solutions. The role also contributes to the implementation of automation and data-driven technologies including support for machine learning and intelligent automation workloads in alignment with institutional standards and requirements.
The Lead Cloud Platform & DevOps Engineer collaborates with campus IT teams information security and other stakeholders to implement platform solutions that meet security compliance and operational needs. Responsibilities include supporting service reliability practices contributing to technical standards and documentation and assisting with the evaluation and adoption of new tools and technologies.
This position provides technical guidance to development and operations teams supports onboarding and enablement efforts and contributes to continuous improvement of platform services. The role works across multiple projects and technical environments supporting consistent implementation of DevOps and cloud engineering practices.
This position reports to the Assistant Director of Integrations Platform and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff system.
Where You Will Work:
Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration.
This role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado.
Please note leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months notice before any change can be implemented.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Design implement and maintain cloud platform architecture including security identity networking and policy controls aligned with institutional standards
Design implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and release processes including build testing security and deployment workflows across development and production environments
Support system integration across cloud and enterprise environments
Drive adoption of platform engineering practices including containerization and automation
Contribute to automation and data-driven technologies including support for machine learning and intelligent automation workloads
Work across multiple projects and technical environments to ensure consistent implementation of DevOps and cloud engineering practices
Reliability Security & Operations (20%)
Support platform reliability and operational practices including defining service performance metrics (e.g. SLOs/SLIs) implementing monitoring and observability solutions and participating in incident response and disaster recovery activities
Collaborate with information security and compliance teams to implement and maintain platform security controls access management and data protection measures in alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g. FERPA HIPAA)
Monitor and optimize platform performance capacity and cost utilization across cloud environments ensuring consistency across environments
Ensure operational reliability and performance of platform services
Align platform solutions with institutional standards policies and requirements
Provide technical guidance and support to development and operations teams through documentation training and onboarding to promote effective use of platform services and
DevOps practices
Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to support cloud platform capabilities automation data integration and data-driven initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Contribute to development of technical standards documentation and governance practices
Contribute to continuous improvement of platform services and engineering processes
What We Offer:
Salary: The anticipated hiring range has been established at $121791.28.
CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidates education training and experience as it relates to the position as well as the positions scope and complexity internal pay equity and external market value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
Benefits: With our unparalleled range of benefits including top-notch healthcare comprehensive wellness programs enriching professional development and a dynamic work-life balance we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.
No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options some inclusive of IVF assistance.
Disability Life Vision Insurance options.
Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
Pre-tax savings plans such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.
6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.
A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.
Free RTD EcoPass and free onsite parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.
Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available.
Please include all relevant experience in your resume to be accurately assessed against these qualifications. You must meet all minimum requirements at the time of application to be considered for this role.
Masters degree in Computer Science Computer or Electrical Engineering or related IT field plus three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience as a Platform Engineer (or a similar position) supporting production systems or
A Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer or Electrical Engineering or related IT field plus five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a Platform Engineer (or a similar position) supporting production systems
Professional experience must include:
Three (3) years of experience in:
programming languages such as Python and/or Java including with machine learning frameworks;
leading or supporting DevOps initiatives including implementation of CI/CD pipelines infrastructure-as-code and release/change management practices;
designing developing and maintaining cloud-based solutions using public cloud platforms (e.g. AWS services such as EKS ECS or Lambda) including containerized or serverless applications in production environments; and
implementing monitoring logging and reliability practices and supporting incident response using industry tools (e.g. Prometheus Grafana etc.)
Two (2) years of experience in:
artificial intelligence and
enterprise IT and cloud environments including API and integration development streaming technologies (e.g. Kafka or RabbitMQ) and
collaboration with security or compliance stakeholders in support of technical controls
How to Apply:
For full consideration please attach the following as separate documents to your application:
A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess and interest in the position.
A resume including all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.
Please ensure you check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document on the Required Documents page of the application for the appropriate documents to be attached.
Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act you are not required to provide your date of birth dates of school attendance or dates of graduation on your resume or cover letter. If an application requires additional materials such as a transcript or certification you may redact identifying information relating to your date or birth dates of school attendance or dates of graduation.
When to Apply:
For full consideration completed applications must be submitted by August 14 2026. Reference checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information including email addresses and phone numbers for up to five references as part of the search process for this position.
*Please note: All application materials must be submitted through CU Careers; emailed materials will not be considered. *
Sponsorship Statement:
We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check and when appropriate a financial and/or motor vehicle history. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that a verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
ADA Statement:
We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: .
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Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education!At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued supported and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find commun...
Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education!
At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued supported and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community a sense of belonging and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.
By joining our team youll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher addition to the Office of the Board of Regents the University of Colorados system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CUs campuses in Aurora Boulder Colorado Springs and Denver as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education groundbreaking research and valuable service to our communities.
We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If youre passionate about making a difference contributing to a dynamic team and supporting a mission that matters we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey.Learn more about CU System Administration.
Position Summary:
University Information Services (UIS) provides technical services and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to delivering reliable secure and scalable technology solutions that support academic administrative and research functions.
The Lead Cloud Platform & DevOps Engineer is responsible for leading the design implementation and support of cloud-based platforms and DevOps practices that enable consistent and efficient delivery of applications and services. This role focuses on cloud platform architecture infrastructure automation CI/CD processes system integration and operational reliability.
This position supports the development and adoption of platform engineering practices including infrastructure-as-code containerization and monitoring/observability solutions. The role also contributes to the implementation of automation and data-driven technologies including support for machine learning and intelligent automation workloads in alignment with institutional standards and requirements.
The Lead Cloud Platform & DevOps Engineer collaborates with campus IT teams information security and other stakeholders to implement platform solutions that meet security compliance and operational needs. Responsibilities include supporting service reliability practices contributing to technical standards and documentation and assisting with the evaluation and adoption of new tools and technologies.
This position provides technical guidance to development and operations teams supports onboarding and enablement efforts and contributes to continuous improvement of platform services. The role works across multiple projects and technical environments supporting consistent implementation of DevOps and cloud engineering practices.
This position reports to the Assistant Director of Integrations Platform and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff system.
Where You Will Work:
Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration.
This role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado.
Please note leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months notice before any change can be implemented.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Design implement and maintain cloud platform architecture including security identity networking and policy controls aligned with institutional standards
Design implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and release processes including build testing security and deployment workflows across development and production environments
Support system integration across cloud and enterprise environments
Drive adoption of platform engineering practices including containerization and automation
Contribute to automation and data-driven technologies including support for machine learning and intelligent automation workloads
Work across multiple projects and technical environments to ensure consistent implementation of DevOps and cloud engineering practices
Reliability Security & Operations (20%)
Support platform reliability and operational practices including defining service performance metrics (e.g. SLOs/SLIs) implementing monitoring and observability solutions and participating in incident response and disaster recovery activities
Collaborate with information security and compliance teams to implement and maintain platform security controls access management and data protection measures in alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g. FERPA HIPAA)
Monitor and optimize platform performance capacity and cost utilization across cloud environments ensuring consistency across environments
Ensure operational reliability and performance of platform services
Align platform solutions with institutional standards policies and requirements
Provide technical guidance and support to development and operations teams through documentation training and onboarding to promote effective use of platform services and
DevOps practices
Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to support cloud platform capabilities automation data integration and data-driven initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Contribute to development of technical standards documentation and governance practices
Contribute to continuous improvement of platform services and engineering processes
What We Offer:
Salary: The anticipated hiring range has been established at $121791.28.
CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidates education training and experience as it relates to the position as well as the positions scope and complexity internal pay equity and external market value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
Benefits: With our unparalleled range of benefits including top-notch healthcare comprehensive wellness programs enriching professional development and a dynamic work-life balance we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.
No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options some inclusive of IVF assistance.
Disability Life Vision Insurance options.
Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
Pre-tax savings plans such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.
6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.
A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.
Free RTD EcoPass and free onsite parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.
Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available.
Please include all relevant experience in your resume to be accurately assessed against these qualifications. You must meet all minimum requirements at the time of application to be considered for this role.
Masters degree in Computer Science Computer or Electrical Engineering or related IT field plus three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience as a Platform Engineer (or a similar position) supporting production systems or
A Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer or Electrical Engineering or related IT field plus five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a Platform Engineer (or a similar position) supporting production systems
Professional experience must include:
Three (3) years of experience in:
programming languages such as Python and/or Java including with machine learning frameworks;
leading or supporting DevOps initiatives including implementation of CI/CD pipelines infrastructure-as-code and release/change management practices;
designing developing and maintaining cloud-based solutions using public cloud platforms (e.g. AWS services such as EKS ECS or Lambda) including containerized or serverless applications in production environments; and
implementing monitoring logging and reliability practices and supporting incident response using industry tools (e.g. Prometheus Grafana etc.)
Two (2) years of experience in:
artificial intelligence and
enterprise IT and cloud environments including API and integration development streaming technologies (e.g. Kafka or RabbitMQ) and
collaboration with security or compliance stakeholders in support of technical controls
How to Apply:
For full consideration please attach the following as separate documents to your application:
A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess and interest in the position.
A resume including all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.
Please ensure you check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document on the Required Documents page of the application for the appropriate documents to be attached.
Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act you are not required to provide your date of birth dates of school attendance or dates of graduation on your resume or cover letter. If an application requires additional materials such as a transcript or certification you may redact identifying information relating to your date or birth dates of school attendance or dates of graduation.
When to Apply:
For full consideration completed applications must be submitted by August 14 2026. Reference checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information including email addresses and phone numbers for up to five references as part of the search process for this position.
*Please note: All application materials must be submitted through CU Careers; emailed materials will not be considered. *
Sponsorship Statement:
We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check and when appropriate a financial and/or motor vehicle history. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that a verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
ADA Statement:
We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: .
The University of Colorado (CU) is a premier public research university with four campuses: Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, and the Anschutz Medical Campus.
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