Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Req : 242900

Department: UW ADVANCEMENT - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Appointing Department Web Address:

Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible - Minimum 2 days in office a week

Posting Date: 02/20/2025

Closing Info: Closes On 03/02/2025

Salary: $8,750 - $9,167 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission-with the goal of making the UW the world's greatest public university, as measured by positive impact-guides everything we do in University Advancement . Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW's impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.

The mission of the Development team is to facilitate private resources to enhance and protect the University's reputation and support equitable community building and service. This starts with creating a culture of belonging ( ) within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.

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

The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer collaborates with different teams and stakeholders throughout University Advancement to define and champion business needs and align them with a compelling enterprise vision for Cloud infrastructure practices. This work will be critical as we transform and advance the design, development, and buildout of solutions to support our various engagement initiatives.

What You Will Do: Implementation and Administration (50%)

• Implement infrastructure solutions to support data and system integration between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Ensure cloud-based infrastructure is secured in accordance with recommended security best practices.
• Create infrastructure solutions to support big data efficiency and optimize storage cost and performance.
• Administer and monitor the cloud infrastructure environment.

Strategy and Planning (30%)

• Lead, plan and advise on the strategic and tactical direction of cloud infrastructure deployment and operations that is scalable, efficient and cost effective.
• Apply technical knowledge to architect infrastructure solutions that align with overall business objectives and support cloud data and analytics solutions and pipelines.
• Analyze and recommend ways to optimize costs and implement operational efficiency with cloud infrastructure.

Stakeholder Collaboration (10%)

• Lead, mentor and collaborate on cloud infrastructure adoption and usage with a diverse set of staff, including, but not limited to, 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%) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. What You Bring:

• Knowledge of the cloud infrastructure platform (Azure preferred) and ability to architect, design and implement data and analytics solutions on Azure.
• Experience in architecture, design, implementation and/or support of infrastructure and applications in a hybrid infrastructure environment.
• Understanding of system development in cloud environments, including Software as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS) or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
• Experience working with cloud security best practices and securing networking infrastructure, including securing SQL and document-oriented databases, VPNs and Firewalls.
• Understanding of data science tools, solutions, model lifecycles, etc. to support the operationalization of machine learning and analytics models.
• Experience implementing big data solutions by developing scalable data processing platforms to drive high-value insights to the organization.
• Experience working with or in cross-functional teams in a large, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to handle confidential and sensitive information in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative, set priorities, handle multiple projects and exercise good judgment in a fast paced, dynamic, deadline driven environment in an organized and professional manner.

What You Can Expect:

• Must be able to respond to system outages during off-hours. Some system setup and maintenance are required outside normal business hours.
• Cubicle/open workspace environment that may result in higher noise levels and visual distractions.

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your "My Jobs" page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.