Lead Cloud Platform & Dev Ops Engineer

Lead Cloud Platform & DevOps Engineer Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education! At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose. By joining our team, you'll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado's system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU's campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities. We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you're passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey. Position Summary: University Information Services (UIS) provides technical services and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to delivering reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions that support academic, administrative, and research functions. The Lead Cloud Platform & DevOps Engineer is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and support of cloud-based platforms and DevOps practices that enable consistent and efficient delivery of applications and services. This role focuses on cloud platform architecture, infrastructure automation, CI/CD processes, system integration, and operational reliability. This position supports the development and adoption of platform engineering practices, including infrastructure-as-code, containerization, and monitoring/observability solutions. The role also contributes to the implementation of automation and data-driven technologies, including support for machine learning and intelligent automation workloads, in alignment with institutional standards and requirements. The Lead Cloud Platform & DevOps Engineer collaborates with campus IT teams, information security, and other stakeholders to implement platform solutions that meet security, compliance, and operational needs. Responsibilities include supporting service reliability practices, contributing to technical standards and documentation, and assisting with the evaluation and adoption of new tools and technologies. This position provides technical guidance to development and operations teams, supports onboarding and enablement efforts, and contributes to continuous improvement of platform services. The role works across multiple projects and technical environments, supporting consistent implementation of DevOps and cloud engineering practices. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Integrations Platform and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff system. Duties and Responsibilities: Platform Architecture, Engineering & Delivery (60%) Design, implement, and maintain cloud platform architecture, including security, identity, networking, and policy controls aligned with institutional standards Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and release processes, including build, testing, security, and deployment workflows across development and production environments Support system integration across cloud and enterprise environments Drive adoption of platform engineering practices, including containerization and automation Contribute to automation and data-driven technologies, including support for machine learning and intelligent automation workloads Work across multiple projects and technical environments to ensure consistent implementation of DevOps and cloud engineering practices Reliability, Security & Operations (20%) Support platform reliability and operational practices, including defining service performance metrics (e.g., SLOs/SLIs), implementing monitoring and observability solutions, and participating in incident response and disaster recovery activities Collaborate with information security and compliance teams to implement and maintain platform security controls, access management, and data protection measures in alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA) Monitor and optimize platform performance, capacity, and cost utilization across cloud environments, ensuring consistency across environments Ensure operational reliability and performance of platform services Align platform solutions with institutional standards, policies, and requirements Leadership, Enablement & Continuous Improvement (20%) Provide technical guidance and support to development and operations teams through documentation, training, and onboarding to promote effective use of platform services and DevOps practices Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to support cloud platform capabilities, automation, data integration, and data-driven initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders Contribute to development of technical standards, documentation, and governance practices Contribute to continuous improvement of platform services and engineering processes Minimum Qualifications: Please include all relevant experience in your resume to be accurately assessed against these qualifications. You must meet all minimum requirements at the time of application to be considered for this role. Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or related IT field plus three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience as a Platform Engineer (or a similar position) supporting production systems or A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or related IT field plus five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a Platform Engineer (or a similar position) supporting production systems Professional experience must include: Three (3) years of experience in: programming languages such as Python and/or Java, including with machine learning frameworks; leading or supporting DevOps initiatives, including implementation of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and release/change management practices; designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions using public cloud platforms (e.g. AWS services such as EKS, ECS, or Lambda), including containerized or serverless applications in production environments; and implementing monitoring, logging, and reliability practices and supporting incident response using industry tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, etc.) Two (2) years of experience in: artificial intelligence and enterprise IT and cloud environments, including API and integration development, streaming technologies (e.g. Kafka or RabbitMQ) and collaboration with security or compliance stakeholders in support of technical controls How to Apply: For full consideration, please attach the following as separate documents to your application: A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess and interest in the position. A resume including all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. Benefits: With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness. No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance. Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options. Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan. Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts. Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break. 6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood. A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents. Free RTD EcoPass and free onsite parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office. Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage. Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available. For more information on benefits programs, please review our Comprehensive Benefits Guide. Access our Total Compensation Calculator to see what your total rewards could be at CU. (This position is a University Staff position)