Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Architect; Systems Administrator III

Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Architect (Systems Administrator III)

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Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology

Job Title:

Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Architect

Classification:
Systems Administrator III

Auto Req Id : 553037

Department:
Division - Information Technology

Salary Range: (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.

The Information Technology (IT) Services strives to be a strategic, innovative, and best‑in‑class IT organization that provides a leading‑edge technology environment for students, faculty, and staff to advance the University’s mission, vision, and goals. We seek an exceptional individual to join our IT – Infrastructure Services team as the Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Architect (Systems Administrator III).

The Systems Administrator III is responsible for implementing and supporting cloud services across a variety of computing environments. Leads the deployment of highly available and fault‑tolerant enterprise and web‑scale software, as well as data center–to–cloud migrations. Key responsibilities include designing decoupled cloud infrastructure, implementing proactive scaling, ensuring disaster recovery and business continuity, and maintaining cloud security and serverless infrastructure.

Demonstrates a strong understanding of cloud cost structures and optimizes resources accordingly. Independently implements infrastructure automation using modern scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python, or equivalents) and utilizes configuration management and orchestration tools appropriate to the environment. Applies architectural frameworks such as Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Domain‑Driven Design (DDD), and leverages infrastructure‑as‑code and automation platforms in alignment with industry standards. Responsibilities include integrating third‑party Software‑as‑a‑Service (SaaS) providers into multi‑vendor environments, managing, and reviewing cloud resources to ensure availability, and troubleshooting technical issues for various departments.

Managing directory services and related cloud identity resources, as well as administering and troubleshooting server environments across virtualization and cloud platforms. The Systems Administrator III also supports IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) and PaaS (Platform as a Service) for campus divisions and departments, administers the campus‑wide cloud environment, and assists with backup and disaster recovery tasks. Coordinate with campus technicians on upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and arrange scheduled downtime as needed.

Plans, tests, and deploys cloud applications to ensure performance and reliability. Other duties as assigned.

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis. Working independently under general supervision, designs and implements systems solutions that meet the university's evolving needs.

Applies advanced technical knowledge and expertise in complex systems administration to provide technical advice on systems. Demonstrates advanced discernment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining system administration solutions. Activities include the conceptualization, development, and implementation of complex systems and infrastructure. Decision making is based on systems administration best practices; system standards; university and information system and security policies, guidelines, and protocols;

and university needs and goals. Work is focused on ensuring alignment with…