Cloud Solutions and Automation Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Cloud Solutions and Automation Engineer

Health Sciences IT (HSIT) is seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Solutions and Automation Engineer to join our team. The HSIT research team provides support for the six schools of the health sciences. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, configuration, and maintenance of cloud environments (AWS and Azure) to support a variety of health science research projects, ranging from basic science to clinical trials. The candidate must be comfortable working in both Linux and Windows environments and have experience deploying containers in container services in both clouds.

Job Summary

Installs, configures, and maintains systems and associated infrastructure at the enterprise level. Assists in designing architecture and planning deployment of complex servers and associated infrastructure. Evaluates and recommends effective tools for system and infrastructure maintenance and support. Architects and evaluates system enhancements to be implemented and serves as escalation and a top-tier point of contact for complex installation and upgrades.

Essential Functions

• Design, configure, maintain, and document services in cloud environments (AWS and Azure).
• Identify the best cloud solutions for various health science research projects.
• Deploy containers, container services, and registries in both clouds.
• Understand networking components in both clouds and container services.
• Support on-prem servers, containers, and file shares in a VCenter environment.
• Write automation scripts and adopt an infrastructure-as-code mindset.
• Experience with CFTs and Bicep or similar deployment scripting languages.
• Communicate effectively with study teams.
• Serve as the expert on cloud-related questions.
• Deploy web applications in both clouds and utilize associated services.
• Keep security top of mind as we deal with sensitive data and work closely with the University Security team.

Physical Effort

Light, Little physical effort. Duties are primarily Sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Systems Engineer II

Job Family: Information Technology

Job Sub Family: Systems Administration

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 9am-5:30pm

Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday; 9am-5:30pm

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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