University of Washington · 4 hours ago
Platform Engineer - Infrastructure, College of Arts and Sciences
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Washington's College of Arts & Sciences is seeking an Infrastructure Automation Engineer to design and operate automated platforms supporting teaching, research, and administrative computing. The role focuses on Infrastructure-as-Code, configuration management, and automation frameworks, collaborating with various teams to ensure reliable service delivery.
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Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using tools such as Puppet and Ansible
Create reusable, version-controlled automation for provisioning and configuring on-prem and cloud resources
Reduce configuration drift and manual work by standardizing system builds and workflows
Ensure automation is reliable, auditable, and well documented
Work closely with the Systems & Cloud Administrator to translate operational requirements into automated solutions
Develop baseline configurations and automation patterns for operating systems and core services
Support system lifecycle activities (upgrades, patching, migrations) through automation rather than manual intervention
Identify opportunities to enable self-service and reduce operational toil
Embed security best practices into automation, including configuration hardening and access controls
Support compliance and audit needs by ensuring infrastructure changes are traceable and repeatable
Improve platform reliability by eliminating ad-hoc configuration and deployment inconsistencies
Collaborate with monitoring and security teams to ensure automated systems are observable and resilient
Maintain clear documentation for automation frameworks, workflows, and standards
Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
Stay current with emerging infrastructure automation tools and platform engineering practices
Contribute to shared standards and continuous improvement across CAS IT
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field
4–5+ of progressively responsible experience in systems administration, infrastructure operations, or cloud/platform engineering
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining automation for server or platform environments in production settings
Experience working collaboratively within a cross-functional IT or engineering team
Demonstrated experience working within established IT standards, policies, and security frameworks, preferably in a higher education or research environment
Keep current with campus standards, technology developments and College guidelines to ensure that the highest standards of reliability and performance are met
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
Strong experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Puppet, Ansible, or similar
Experience supporting Linux-based systems; familiarity with Windows environments is a plus
Familiarity with cloud and/or virtualized infrastructure (e.g., VMware, AWS, Azure)
Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python or Bash
Experience using Git for version control and collaborating on shared codebases
Understanding of infrastructure security best practices, including configuration hardening and patch compliance
Ability to design automation that balances flexibility, maintainability, and operational safety
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$215.35MKey Investors
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2026-01-18Grant· $10M
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant
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