Cloud Systems Engineer II

Job Description

The Collaborative Computing Solutions (CCS) department within the Division of IT at Virginia Tech is working to ensure that faculty, staff, and students at the university have access to robust tools and environments to empower innovation and collaboration at all levels. To support this mission, CCS is seeking a talented Azure focused Cloud Systems Engineer to join our team.

About CCS:
CCS directly manages the following services for Virginia Tech
University Email Services (Gmail and Exchange Online)
VT SaaS Offerings (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Slack)
Cloud Accounts and Services (AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform)
Secure Virtual Environments (Hyper-V)
VT Active Directory\Azure Active Directory

Responsibilities include:
Architecting geographically redundant, scalable, and highly available systems for CCS.
Ability to design a hybrid architecture using key Azure technologies as well as a continuous integration and deployment process
Design and plan improvements to CCS virtualized on-prem and cloud-based environments to support compliance requirements, performance optimization, and scalability
Leading configuration, deployment, and management of on-prem and cloud-based network infrastructure components, including firewalls, switches, host servers, and storage systems
Migration of on-premises infrastructure utilizing Azure Stack HCI to Azure.
Manage and maintain CCS Disaster Recovery utilizing solutions such as Azure Site Recovery.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Create and maintain up-to-date documentation of services and functions. Consisting of, but not limited to, network diagrams and architectural blueprint
Follow established policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure operational excellence and efficient workflow
Consult with faculty, staff, researchers, and IT partners to advise them on best practice strategies for using and integrating with Cloud solutions at Virginia Tech
Assist with eDiscovery requests
Creation and maintenance of AWS GovCloud accounts

Please note: Due to the nature of work conducted in the organization, the successful candidate must be a US person ( or Permanent Resident)

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT related field or equivalent work experience in a related field
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to provide leadership in assigned areas
Ability to utilize cloud-based scripting technologies and techniques to automate cloud provisioning and tasks. Such as Azure ARM, Azure Bicep, AWS CDK, or Terraform.
Expert knowledge of fundamental LAN/WAN technologies and IP protocols such as HTTP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, NFS including TCP/IP networking (IPv4/IPv6)
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to exercise confidentiality, good judgment, and critical thinking when working with sensitive issues
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or AWS Certified: Cloud Practitioner certification
Experience with 3rd-party cloud solutions such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and Google Compute Platform and developing cloud-based infrastructure and networking between cloud and on-prem solutions
Windows Server Administration experience - Act as a resource for the Systems team to assist in troubleshooting and resolving major incidents concerning on-prem infrastructure, as well as in times of limited resources.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or IT related field
Experience working with Microsoft focused hypervisor virtualization technology, such as Hyper- V, Azure Stack HCI, Azure
Working knowledge of data encryption technologies
Knowledge of authentication protocols and other methods of providing security for passwords and network communication, including Multi-Factor Authentication
Strong skills in preparing reports/documents and presenting information
Relevant professional certifications such as Microsoft/AWS Certified: DevOps Engineer or Microsoft/AWS Certified: Solutions Architect

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$70,000 - $83,200

Review Date

4/18/2025

Additional Information


The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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