Cloud Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

Serves as a Cloud System Engineer. Develops, and implements architecture for our on and off prem clouds. Provide Linux Server support, design, and development for customer and mission critical systems. Collaborate with Clemson teams and ensures compatibility with back-end systems and existing architectural directions. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

60% - Essential

• Infrastructure Engineering: Serves as a Cloud and Linux engineer for Clemson Infrastructure projects on and off premise. Maintains a close partnership with CSO team members and customers to implement and maintain Linux infrastructure and configuration. Undertakes day-to-day operational and user support. Assists in scripting automation tasks and as an administrator of multi-datacenter Linux deployments and related technologies. Serves as a technical resource.

20% - Essential

• Infrastructure Development:

Develops and customizes Linux virtual servers on and off premise. Help Deploy containers and manage container orchestration. Researches, designs, develops, writes and tests new complex computer technologies and software, contributing to departmental research and development projects. Consults with project managers, analysts, programmers, administrators, other IT professionals on issues, i.e. system design, limitations and capabilities, performance.

10% - Essential

• Systems Support:

Serves in on-call rotation. Follows industry standard best practices and CCIT policies and procedures.

10% - Essential

• Trains and advises less skilled systems administrators and provides expert technical assistance for others. Serves as an engineering liaison between teams and departments. Determines best practices and appropriate architectures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Experience in Linux Server Administration and Cloud Computing.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Linux operating systems. Ability to troubleshoot and optimize Linux-based systems.

Strong experience with one or more cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Knowledge of cloud services, serverless computing, and containerization.

AWS or RHCA or equivalent Linux Admin Certified

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive Job Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory Duties

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

25%

• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

75%- Must be able to operate a computer and be able to communicate electronically.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

5% - Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range ($ 66,892.00 - $ 90,000.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Level 2 employee

Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

May 6, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

Apply for Job

• Careers

• Sign In

• New User