Core Infrastructure Engineer

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs.

These are current benefit levels subject to future changes. Oakland University offers a strong, University-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which has garnered national recognition as a top workplace for LGBTQ+ community members; national recognition as a safe workplace, and consistent top ranking for support services to U.S. Military veteran students.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade AP Band R

Job Category

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position.

First consideration will be given to those who apply by March 10, 2026.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in systems administration, collaboration platforms, or infrastructure engineering.
• Advanced administration and troubleshooting experience with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Groups), including configuration, security, and performance optimization.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms and services, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft 365.
• Experience supporting enterprise email systems, including routing, security, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with identity and access management tools (Microsoft Entra , MFA , SSO , conditional access).
• Scripting and automation experience.
• Knowledge of patch management, system updates, and monitoring of core infrastructure services.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, DNS , certificates, and cloud security best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to work scheduled maintenance windows, including occasional overnight hours.
• Must reside in the state of Michigan and be able to report to campus within 1–1.5 hours if required.
• Ability to travel occasionally for professional development or training.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience supporting IT services in higher education or other public sector organizations.
• Experience managing large-scale or multi-domain enterprise environments.
• Experience with governance, compliance, or data protection frameworks in regulated environments.
  
  Experience leading technical projects or cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with virtualization and container solutions (e.g., VMware, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Industry certifications relevant to enterprise systems, identity management, or collaboration platforms.

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Purpose

University Technology Services, the central IT organization of Oakland University, is seeking a Core Services Engineer to perform technology tasks. The Core Services Engineer is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of the organization’s core infrastructure and collaboration platforms—with a primary focus on Google Workspace and supporting responsibilities for Microsoft 365 and cloud identity services – Microsoft Entra  position ensures secure,…