Senior Cloud Engineer Information Technology Services (Remote)

The department of Information Technology Services at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Senior Cloud Engineer.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Azure Administrator to join our IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Azure infrastructure, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our cloud-based systems. This role is ideal for an individual with extensive experience in Azure administration and a passion for leveraging cloud technologies to drive business success.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure solutions to meet business requirements.
• Monitor and optimize the performance, availability, and scalability of Azure resources.
• Implement and manage virtual networks, storage accounts, and other Azure services.
• Ensure the security of Azure resources through the implementation of best practices and compliance standards such as HIPAA, FERPA, NIST 800-171.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) using Azure Active Directory.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments and implement necessary remediation.
• Develop and implement automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates, as well as Terraform.
• Optimize cost management through efficient resource allocation and scaling strategies.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to the Azure environment.
• Design and implement backup and disaster recovery solutions for Azure workloads.
• Conduct regular testing of backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Design and implement storage solutions for Azure workloads as well as offsite solutions for on-prem workloads.
• The ability to assist end users with designing access solutions for their storage accounts.
• Set up and manage monitoring tools to track the health and performance of Azure resources.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure infrastructure and services
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and support.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of Azure configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Generate and analyze reports on Azure usage, performance, and costs.
• Provide regular updates to management on the status of Azure projects and initiatives.
• On-Call rotation participation.
• Work with the existing endpoint team to assist them with AVD based projects

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 5 years of combined experience in the following:
  • IT, with at least 3 years focused on Azure administration.
  • Proven experience in managing large-scale Azure environments and implementing Azure solutions
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and security.
• Proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI).
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• IAC – Terraform.

Licenses/Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or other relevant Azure, AWS, VMWare, Windows, or Linux certifications

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and received an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.