Job ID360040 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyInformation Technology Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9791CE Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin About the Job Cloud Engineer The University of Minnesota is committed to fostering local talent through employment opportunities. While this position utilizes a predominantly remote work modality, prospective applicants must be located either in the state of Minnesota or near the Wisconsin border or otherwise open to relocation. Salary Range: $140,000-$150,000 Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. Position Overview: The Office of Information Technology (OIT) at the University of Minnesota is seeking an experienced cloud engineer to support the development and implementation of a cloud strategy advancing our core mission of academics, research, and outreach. Candidates should have subject matter expertise in hybrid clouds with full lifecycle experience: architecture/design, build, and ongoing operational support (especially leveraging various automation tools and practices). This is an exciting opportunity to define and operationalize cloud services in Azure, Google Cloud, and/or AWS through robust automation and CI/CD pipelines. Ideal candidates will have excellent technical and interpersonal skills (elevated EQ), an ability to work with users and technologists with varying levels of experience and a strong commitment to supporting an environment of trust, collaboration, and mission-focused work. Job Responsibilities: Serve as a technical and subject matter expert on hybrid cloud design, implementation, and ongoing operations. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other members of the Cloud team. Ensure technical solutions meet quality, security, and compliance requirements; work directly with key stakeholders and technical teams to ensure solutions have passed the required quality checks. Consult with infrastructure architects, engineers, and developers across the organization to ensure the value and flexibility of services. Work with a team of engineers to build CI/CD pipelines. Consult with end-users and other stakeholders to support continuous service improvement. Migrate workload to various cloud platforms. Provide recommendations to Service Owner and Leadership on technology adoption. Participate in on-call rotation. Qualifications Please document qualifications on resume. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and six years of experience, or Master's degree and four years of related experience OR a comparable combination of education, training, and experience. Cloud infrastructure as code experience (i.e. Azure, AWS, Google and on-premise cloud solutions and their associated vendor products and interdependencies). Demonstrated experience automating cloud deployments with Terraform. Strong scripting skills (ability to write Bash script, Python powershell, etc.). Experience developing CI/CD pipelines (development, staging and production). Experience in leading, training and educating team members as well as end users. Preferred Qualifications: Experience moving workloads to the cloud and with greenfield applications. Familiarity with Splunk/Azure Pipelines/GitHub. Working knowledge of Cloud/hybrid networking. Understanding of federated identities. Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible. Benefits Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work. The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care f exible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area Please visit the for more information regarding benefits. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.