Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Architect; Systems Administrator III

Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Architect (Systems Administrator III)

Job Title:

Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Architect
Classification:
Systems Administrator III
Auto Req Id : 553037
Department:
Information Technology – Infrastructure Services
Division:
Information Technology
Salary Range: $7,284 – $10,611 per month (Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $7,284 – $9,779 per month)
Appointment Type:
Ongoing
Time Base:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development. We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high‑impact educational experiences and robust support programs.

Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development. As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences.

Cal State Fullerton is a dynamic institute driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We are seeking a Systems Administrator III to join the IT – Infrastructure Services team as the Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Architect. The role requires a positive attitude, ethical practice, and commitment to inclusivity and integrity.

The Systems Administrator III is responsible for implementing and supporting cloud services across a variety of computing environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing decoupled cloud infrastructure, implementing proactive scaling, ensuring disaster recovery and business continuity, and maintaining cloud security and serverless infrastructure.
• Optimizing cloud cost structures and resources.
• Independently implementing infrastructure automation using modern scripting languages (Shell, Python, or equivalents) and utilizing configuration management and orchestration tools.
• Applying architectural frameworks such as Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Domain‑Driven Design (DDD) and leveraging infrastructure‑as‑code platforms.
• Integrating third‑party SaaS providers into multi‑vendor environments, managing and reviewing cloud resources for availability, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Managing directory services and related cloud identity resources, and administering and troubleshooting server environments across virtualization and cloud platforms.
• Supporting IaaS and PaaS for campus divisions and departments, administering the campus‑wide cloud environment, and assisting with backup and disaster recovery tasks.
• Co‑ordinating upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting with campus technicians, and arranging scheduled downtime as needed.
• Planning, testing, and deploying cloud applications to ensure performance and reliability.
• Participating in advanced project management, mentoring, and stakeholder collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Advanced knowledge of operating systems, server administration, scripting languages, virtualization technologies, and cloud technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex system administration problems independently.
• Advanced project management skills and experience managing multiple large or complex projects.
• Advanced analytical skills and strategic systems‑solutions thinking.
• Ability to mentor or oversee the work of others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for conveying technical knowledge and persuading stakeholders.
• Background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily.

• Minimum of five years in a Cloud Engineer, Systems Engineer, or Cloud Architect role…