Howard University · 1 day ago
Cloud Engineer I
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $123K/yr
3+ years expHoward University is seeking a Cloud Engineer I to support a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) that facilitates government-contracted research across a consortium of nine academic institutions. The role involves designing and maintaining a secure and scalable Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal security requirements while enabling collaborative research efforts.
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Responsibilities
Design, configure, and manage Azure IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS solutions tailored to the unique R&D needs of the nine-school consortium
Create and manage complex Azure networking services (firewalls, VNETs, subnets, VPNs, ExpressRoute) to ensure secure data transmission between consortium members and government sponsors
Manage Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) to handle cross-institutional authentication, ensuring researchers from all nine schools have appropriate, secure access to shared resources
Automate the rapid provisioning of research environments using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform to support fluctuating project demands
Configure and manage high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, containers (AKS), and serverless environments to handle large-scale data analysis and simulations
Manage and support diverse data storage solutions including Azure Files, Blob Storage, and Data Warehousing to facilitate long-term research data retention and sharing
Proactively monitor Azure resources to ensure peak performance for computationally intensive tasks while optimizing costs across multiple research grants and task orders
Develop PowerShell and BASH scripts to automate data manipulation, transformation, and routine administrative tasks
Ensure all cloud deployments comply with FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, and CMMC requirements essential for government-contracted research
Qualification
Required
3 years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
3 years of experience with PowerShell, BASH, or Azure CLI
3 years of experience in Azure networking services within a large-scale or multi-site organization
Demonstrated experience with Azure design and management within a complex, fast-paced environment
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent years of professional experience)
Azure Expertise: Direct experience in the Azure Cloud platform with a focus on architecting solutions for multi-tenant or collaborative environments
Automation Skills: Strong scripting experience using PowerShell and BASH for environment orchestration and configuration management
Full-Stack Cloud Knowledge: Advanced experience in IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS implementations, including monitoring and automated recovery
DevOps Integration: Experience in Azure DevOps services, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile processes within a research or academic context
Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with High-Performance Computing (HPC) in Azure and meeting FedRAMP/government security benchmarks
Collaboration: Proven ability to work across institutional boundaries and communicate technical concepts to non-technical research faculty and stakeholders
Preferred
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Azure Security Engineer Associate
Azure Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Certified ITIL Foundation 4
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Company
Howard University
Howard University is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, and nonsectarian university.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.9MKey Investors
Gilead SciencesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-02-27Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0.02M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sterling Brown Endowed Chair, Department of English
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