IT Platform Engineer Senior

Job Description Summary

This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT).

As a Senior IT Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our organization by driving the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based solutions. You will leverage your expertise in Azure technologies to develop innovative and scalable architectures that meet business objectives while adhering to industry best practices.

Your primary focus will be on creating robust, secure, and efficient cloud environments that enhance operational excellence and performance efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions, streamline data management processes, and automate infrastructure provisioning.

The key responsibilities of this position are to:
-Design and implement cloud-based solutions adhering to the Cloud Well-Architected Framework (Reliability, Security, Cost Optimization, Operational Excellence, Performance Efficiency).

-Demonstrated ability to architect, develop, and execute cloud-based solutions from conception through successful deployment.

-Develop and manage data pipelines, notebooks, and data flows using Microsoft Fabric and PowerBI.

-Optimize cloud resources for efficiency, reliability, and cost savings through providing technical assessments to cloud environment’s design and integration challenges and recommending mitigation approaches.

-Utilize AI to integrate intelligent solutions into applications.

-Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Puppet, Ansible, or Chef.

-Configure and manage networking solutions, including ExpressRoute, to ensure secure and efficient connectivity.

-Implement monitoring and observability using Monitoring tools (Dynatrace, Application Insights, Splunk, CloudWatch and Azure Monitor).

-Develop and maintain cloud-native applications using microservices and APIs.

-Write scripts in Python, PowerShell, and Bash to automate processes.

-Build and deploy applications using Node.js.

-Implement CI/CD pipelines and manage source control for efficient development workflows.

-Administer Identity & Access Management using EntraID.

-Ensure security and compliance using Microsoft Defender and Purview, adhering to NIST, CUI, HIPAA, and FERPA standards.

**This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.**

**May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.**

Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.

Licenses/Certification: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience implementing and managing enterprise solutions.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Strong written and oral communication skills
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of all aspects of software and cloud infrastructure.

Knowledge of various enterprise solutions.

Skill in oral and written communication. 

Skill in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces.

Ability to lead presentations with small to medium-sized groups

Able to organize and provide direction to junior staff members

Ability to bridge the gap between team manager and team members on technical topics.

Ability to effectively manage workload and delivery assignments on time.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

DIT-EE-Platform Services

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$152,480.00 - $182,976.00

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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