Cloud Network Engineer - Military Veterans

Cloud Network Engineer

Compensation: $125,000 - $135,000 (depending on experience)
*Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.

Position Overview :
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) at the University of Minnesota is seeking an
experienced cloud network engineer to support the development and implementation of cloud technologies that advance our core mission of academics, research, and outreach. Candidates should have full lifecycle experience with hybrid clouds including: architecture/design, build, and ongoing operational support. This is an exciting opportunity to define and operationalize cloud services in Azure, Google Cloud, and/or AWS through robust automation and CI/CD pipelines.

Ideal candidates will have excellent technical and interpersonal skills (elevated EQ), an ability to work with users and technologists with varying levels of experience and a strong commitment to
supporting an environment of trust, collaboration, and mission-focused work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advocate for and implement standardized cloud networking architecture tailored to the University's unique environment.
• Serve as the primary connector between the traditional network team and the cloud team, facilitating collaboration and understanding.
• Provide deep technical expertise and guidance on cloud network design, deployment, and maintenance.
• Promote the value and importance of cloud integration within the broader scope of the University's network strategy.
• Design and implement virtual private cloud (VPC) networks using cloud-native peering and traditional routing protocols
• Work alongside other cloud engineers to design, automate, and support Infrastructure Landing Zones in our various public cloud providers (i.e. Azure, AWS, GCP, & OCI)
• Develop detailed technical processes and supporting documentation for cloud services
• Lead troubleshooting and service restoration efforts for cloud services
• Configure and fine-tune monitoring, alerting, and event management for cloud network services
• Plan and execute code upgrades for cloud network services
• Work with product owner and architect to define technical deliverables for requests and features based on internal stakeholder needs using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and
  agile processes

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of related experience OR Master's degree plus at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong network engineering experience (Cisco route/switch, firewall, load balancing, DNS)
• Cloud networking experience in one or more platforms: Azure, AWS, Google, on-premise cloud
• Strong scripting skills (ability to write Bash script, Python, Terraform, etc.)
• Familiar with infrastructure as code concepts using CI/CD pipelines (development, staging and production).
• Experience in creating training materials and educating team members as well as technical stakeholders.

• Experience migrating legacy applications to cloud environments while adhering to cloud native standards.
• Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or other network certifications
• Experience with FortiNet Firewalls or other Enterprise Firewalls
• Experience with cloud-native DNS services
• Experience using network protocol analyzers such as Wireshark for troubleshooting
• Experience with log analysis, monitoring, alerting, and event management