Cloud Engineer II - Hybrid Chicago Loop office

NORC at the University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

NORC at the University of Chicago is a research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. NORC's Information Technology team is seeking a motivated Cloud Engineer II with hands-on experience in both AWS and Azure to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to grow their cloud engineering career in a multi-cloud environment. This is a hybrid role based in the Chicago Loop office, with a minimum of six days per month in the office. NORC's Information Technology program provides technology services to staff and clients, committed to delivering professional, high-quality solutions to advance social science research. For over 80 years, NORC has evolved, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications, and groundbreaking research findings, while maintaining a tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work and stay for the relationships formed with colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related equivalent years of work experience.
• At least 4 years of cloud engineering experience with direct exposure to both AWS and Azure cloud services.
• In-depth understanding of cloud platform services, architecture, and best practices for both AWS and Azure.
• Experience with Python scripting, build automation, and CI/CD processes.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, security principles, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience managing resources in a multi-account environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in developing infrastructure-as-code and build pipeline deployment practices.
• Proficiency in cloud cost optimization and performance tuning.
• Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Previous NORC experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Own tagging responsibilities and policies, clean up resources and cloud configuration duties across multi-cloud environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain AWS/Azure cloud infrastructure to support growing business operations.
• Work closely with other Cloud Engineers and technical teams to deploy and configure cloud services that meet the needs of internal project teams and business partners.
• Collaborate, support, and communicate cross-functional needs to Cloud leaders to ensure scalable cloud solutions in the future.
• Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies for multi-account cloud environments.
• Develop infrastructure-as-code and build pipeline deployment practices.
• Lead cloud cost optimization and performance tuning efforts.
• Configure security policies and controls to adhere to client and government compliance requirements.
• Stay up to date with AWS and Azure services, features, and best practices to contribute innovative ideas and solutions to the team.
• Participate in training workshops to enhance technical skills and knowledge in cloud engineering.
• Lead monitoring and service availability across cloud environments.

Benefits

• Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment
• Dental and vision insurance
• A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program
• Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees