Cloud Systems Engineer; remote

The Highlights

Empowering student success through secure, reliable technology

At the heart of every transformative educational experience is a strong and dependable technology foundation. We are seeking an experienced Cloud Systems Engineer who is passionate about leveraging enterprise platforms to support teaching, learning, and research.

In this role, you will help steward our cloud and on‑prem platforms ensuring that students, faculty, and staff can connect, collaborate, and innovate seamlessly. With a strong focus on Microsoft 365, you will deliver secure and reliable collaboration services while also contributing to our broader cloud and on‑prem infrastructure ecosystem that supports the academic experience.

Technology at our institution is not just about systems, it's about people and possibility. Your work will:

• Enable effective communication and collaboration across the university
• Support essential academic and administrative operations from admissions through graduation
• Strengthen the security and resilience of systems that protect institutional data
• Help build a flexible digital campus that supports on‑campus, remote, and hybrid experiences

• Administer and enhance the Microsoft 365 platform, with a focus on security, compliance, and usability
• Deliver reliable enterprise services that support teaching, learning, and operations
• Contribute to platform governance and architectural decisions
• Partner with IT and campus stakeholders to align services with institutional priorities

• Support and govern Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, One Drive, Power Automate, and Copilot
• Manage messaging, collaboration, and compliance capabilities across the platform
• Implement security, retention, and governance policies
• Troubleshoot complex issues across cloud services
• Support service lifecycle management and modernization initiatives

• Contribute to the administration and growth of Microsoft Azure services
• Help design scalable, secure solutions to meet evolving needs
• Participate in governance, identity management, and cost optimization efforts

• Support on‑premises systems, including VMware environments
• Assist with backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Contribute to storage/SAN platform management
• Support modernization efforts bridging on‑prem and cloud environments

• Partner with IT Security, Networking, and academic units to deliver integrated solutions
• Provide technical expertise to support campus initiatives
• Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement efforts

• Bachelor's degree in a technology field, with 3‑5+ years of application/system administration and Microsoft 365 platform experience or equivalent work experience.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 services (messaging, collaboration, identity, and security) in an enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure.
• Working knowledge of private infrastructure, including:
• VMware virtualization
• Backup and recovery solutions
• Storage/SAN platforms
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to supporting a diverse academic community.

• Experience in higher education or other mission‑driven environments.
• Knowledge of Power Shell, Ansible, Terraform, or automation practices.
• Relevant certifications (Microsoft 365, Azure, or infrastructure technologies).

• The anticipated hiring range for this position is $74,367 to $100,000 per year.
• Working for a stable and well‑known university.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more.
• Full‑time benefits.

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.