Cloud Systems Engineer II

Cloud Systems Engineer II

The Enterprise Solutions & Enabling Technologies (ESET) unit 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, ESET is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer II to join the team. This position supports Virginia Tech's enterprise generative AI platform and provides cloud systems administration and operational support through ESET's Collaborative Computing Solutions (CCS) department, including support for CCS-managed services and approved external partners. 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 GCP), Secure Virtual Environments (Azure Local), 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 Participate in vendor-supported maintenance, upgrades, and issue resolution activities, including documenting changes, assisting with testing in non-production environments, and supporting change and release management processes. Support day-to-day operations of a university-managed generative AI platform hosted in Microsoft Azure, including monitoring service health, availability, and usage trends, and assisting with incident response and vendor escalation as needed. Support monitoring, logging, and reporting for cloud-hosted platforms, including assisting with usage analysis, cost visibility, and operational dashboards to support service sustainability and chargeback models. Create and maintain up-to-date documentation of services and functions. Consisting of, but not limited to, network diagrams and architectural blueprints 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

Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT related field or a combination of education, training, and work experience that equates to a master's degree. 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 Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or higher certification Familiarity with Azure-based AI or data services (e.g., Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, or similar managed AI services), including configuration, access control, monitoring, and cost management within a cloud environment Experience with 3rd-party cloud solutions such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS developing cloud-based infrastructure and networking between cloud and on-prem solutions.

Preferred Qualifications: 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

Overtime Status: Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type: Regular Salary Information: 100,000 - 130,000 Hours per week: 40 Review Date: 4/8/2026 Additional Information: Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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