Texas A&M University · 3 hours ago
Cloud/DevOps Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expTexas A&M Agrilife Extension Service is seeking a Cloud/DevOps Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the Azure cloud infrastructure for TCWP’s data platform. The role focuses on ensuring high availability, scalability, and cost-effective performance while collaborating with development teams in an Agile environment.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Supports and contributes to the data production team and the application development teams
Designs, implements, and maintains Azure cloud infrastructure for the in-house data platform
Optimizes query performance, caching, and cloud storage (Azure Blob, Data Lake, Databricks, Cosmos DB)
Implements automated CI/CD pipelines for system updates and deployments
Monitors system reliability, uptime, and performance (Site Reliability Engineering principles)
Manages cost control and optimization strategies to ensure long-term sustainability
Ensures security best practices (RBAC, IAM, encryption, logging, vulnerability scanning)
Works with external consultants to transition cloud operations and API hosting
Creates and maintains clear documentation for internal teams and external collaborators. Reviews system and program documentation for accuracy and completeness
Makes recommendations for improvement of programming tools and DevOps strategies as part of the development process
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five years of related experience
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Preferred
Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
A minimum of 5 years' experience in cloud infrastructure management, DevOps automation, and IT operations. Prior experience with geospatial data systems and performance tuning is an advantage
Strong experience with Azure Cloud (Databricks, Blob Storage, Functions, AKS, IAM)
Expertise in DevOps automation (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD)
Familiarity with geospatial cloud infrastructure and database performance tuning
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Strong knowledge of security best practices and compliance (SOC 2, NIST, FAIR data)
Azure, Kubernetes, or DevOps certifications are highly desirable
Company
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.
10001+ employees
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