JOB SUMMARY:
The Hybrid Cloud Engineer is a technical professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining hybrid cloud infrastructure that seamlessly integrates on-premises and cloud-based systems. This role focuses on ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost-effectiveness across both Azure cloud environments and traditional on-premises server infrastructure.
This position plays a critical role in the university’s digital transformation by managing the technical aspects of cloud migration, maintaining existing on-premises systems, and establishing robust hybrid connectivity solutions. The Hybrid Cloud Engineer will work closely with DevOps, networking, and security teams to ensure seamless integration between cloud and on-premises environments while maintaining high availability and performance standards.
Reporting to the Lead Server Engineer, this role requires hands-on technical expertise in both traditional server management and modern cloud technologies, with a focus on automation, monitoring, and infrastructure optimization.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Strong technical knowledge of on-premise server infrastructure, including Windows Server, Linux, VMware, and Hyper-V
- Solid understanding of Azure cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, and platform services
- Experience with hybrid cloud networking, including VPN, ExpressRoute, and Azure networking components
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep
- Understanding of automation and scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, or Bash
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools for hybrid environments
- Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions for both on-premise and cloud systems
SKILLS:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot complex hybrid infrastructure issues
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with technical teams and explain technical concepts to stakeholders
- Project management skills to plan and execute infrastructure improvements and migrations
- Attention to detail in documentation and system configuration management
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to changing requirements
ABILITIES:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and requirements
- Capacity to participate in on-call rotations and respond to critical system issues
- Skill in balancing competing demands while maintaining system stability and performance
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving cloud and infrastructure technologies
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams while taking ownership of technical deliverables
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field
- Preferred: Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Associate, VMware VCP, or CompTIA Server+
- Experience: 3-7 years of experience in server administration, cloud infrastructure, or hybrid environment management
- Technical Experience: Hands-on experience with both on-premise server environments and public cloud platforms (preferably Azure)
- Demonstrated experience with automation, scripting, and infrastructure management tools
- Experience in higher education or complex organizational environments preferred
- Strong track record of successful infrastructure projects and system implementations
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