Cloud Data Solutions Analyst

The Ohio State University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cloud Data Solutions Specialist in the Information Technology function is responsible for managing and securing all forms of electronic data, including those related to cloud adoption, architecture, and computing. This role encompasses the design, planning, management, maintenance, and support of cloud infrastructure components, such as network design, virtual machine resource allocation, storage, and security. It also involves maintaining network security in both cloud and on-premises environments, implementing and maintaining firewall rules, and configuring load balancers. The specialist ensures that the cloud infrastructure aligns with overall Information Technology standards and collaborates with stakeholders to meet service tiers, internal Service Level Agreements, and organizational goals. At the individual contributor level, the specialist is expected to work primarily through individual efforts or by participating in functional or project teams. They may also coordinate, influence, or review the work of others and manage one or two direct reports at more seasoned levels. The role requires a fully experienced professional with industry knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform tasks and projects on a complex and large scope. Additional duties may include participating in security audits, conducting risk assessments, and providing technical support for cloud-based and on-premises systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Industry knowledge.
• Thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform tasks and projects on a complex and large scope.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a relevant field may be desirable.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing and securing all forms of electronic data, including those related to cloud adoption, architecture, and computing.
• Designing, planning, managing, maintaining, and supporting cloud infrastructure components, such as network design, virtual machine resource allocation, storage, and security.
• Maintaining network security in both cloud and on-premises environments.
• Implementing and maintaining firewall rules.
• Configuring load balancers.
• Ensuring cloud infrastructure aligns with overall Information Technology standards.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to meet service tiers, internal Service Level Agreements, and organizational goals.
• Participating in security audits.
• Conducting risk assessments.
• Providing technical support for cloud-based and on-premises systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree