University of Washington · 15 hours ago
Operations Engineer - Infrastructure, College of Arts and Sciences
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$102K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Washington's College of Arts & Sciences is seeking a Systems & Cloud Administrator (Operations Engineer) to enhance their Infrastructure team. This role focuses on ensuring the reliable operation and security of server and cloud platforms, contributing to automation and modernization efforts while collaborating with various technical teams.
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Responsibilities
Operate and maintain Linux server environments across on-premises, virtualized, and cloud platforms
Serve as the primary operational owner for server platforms supporting CAS IT applications and services
Monitor system health, performance, and capacity to ensure high availability and reliability
Manage system-level identity, authentication, and access controls in coordination with campus identity services
Respond to and troubleshoot operational issues, escalating and collaborating as needed
Plan and execute operating system updates, security patches, and platform upgrades across development, test, and production environments
Perform and validate system backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures
Participate in server lifecycle planning, including upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning
Coordinate maintenance activities with application teams to minimize service impact
Implement and maintain secure system configurations aligned with University and CAS IT standards
Support vulnerability remediation, audit readiness, and compliance reporting
Evaluate operational risks and recommend improvements to strengthen system security and resilience
Ensure compliance with software licensing, data protection requirements, and institutional IT policies
Maintain clear, accurate documentation for system configurations, procedures, and operational workflows
Contribute to shared runbooks, standards, and knowledge bases
Collaborate with infrastructure automation, monitoring, and application teams to improve reliability and efficiency
Stay current with evolving technologies, tools, and operational best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
4–5 years of progressively responsible experience in systems administration, infrastructure operations, or cloud/platform engineering
Experience supporting production computing environments that require high availability, security, and operational reliability
Demonstrated experience working within established IT standards, policies, and security frameworks, preferably in a higher education or research environment
Strong experience administering Linux-based systems (RHEL, Rocky, Ubuntu, or similar)
Experience with system patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management, including operating systems and core services
Demonstrated experience working with minimal supervision, both independently and in a collaborative team environment and within deadlines
Demonstrated client service skills and the ability to work with personnel of various levels of technical background
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Self-motivated, resourceful, and proactive
Operationally minded with experience developing, implementing, and managing effective processes and systems
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to exercise independent judgement and creatively solve problems
Preferred
Windows Server experience preferred
Experience with virtualized and/or cloud-based infrastructure, including platforms such as VMware, AWS, or Azure
Proficiency with scripting and automation using tools such as Python or Bash
Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and alerting concepts and tools
Working knowledge of identity and access management systems (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP, or cloud identity platforms)
Understanding of system security best practices, including configuration hardening, patch compliance, and access controls
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Company
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