IT Platform Engineer Senior

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT). As a Senior IT Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our organization by driving the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based solutions. You will leverage your expertise in Azure technologies to develop innovative and scalable architectures that meet business objectives while adhering to industry best practices. Your primary focus will be on creating robust, secure, and efficient cloud environments that enhance operational excellence and performance efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions, streamline data management processes, and automate infrastructure provisioning. This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services. May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods. Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Four (4) years of professional experience implementing and managing enterprise solutions.
Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of all aspects of software and cloud infrastructure.
Knowledge of various enterprise solutions.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces.
Ability to lead presentations with small to medium-sized groups
Able to organize and provide direction to junior staff members
Ability to bridge the gap between team manager and team members on technical topics.
Ability to effectively manage workload and delivery assignments on time.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated proficiency with cloud-based services
Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Pipelines and/or GitHub Actions
Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure AI and Windows server operating systems
Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft 365 services and functionality including expertise with Entra ID for Identity & Access Management.
Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Puppet, Ansible, Chef).
Experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash scripting, and Node.js
Experience with microservices architecture and API development.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of compliance standards (NIST, CUI, HIPAA, FERPA).
Knowledge of cloud infrastructure monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Google Cloud Operations Suite)
Strong knowledge of networking concepts and private cloud connectivity configuration.
Use cloud cost management tools to track and analyze cloud spending
AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate (preferred for security-focused responsibilities

Responsibilities

Design and implement cloud-based solutions adhering to the Cloud Well-Architected Framework (Reliability, Security, Cost Optimization, Operational Excellence, Performance Efficiency).
Demonstrated ability to architect, develop, and execute cloud-based solutions from conception through successful deployment.
Develop and manage data pipelines, notebooks, and data flows using Microsoft Fabric and PowerBI.
Optimize cloud resources for efficiency, reliability, and cost savings through providing technical assessments to cloud environment’s design and integration challenges and recommending mitigation approaches.
Utilize AI to integrate intelligent solutions into applications.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Puppet, Ansible, or Chef.
Configure and manage networking solutions, including ExpressRoute, to ensure secure and efficient connectivity.
Implement monitoring and observability using Monitoring tools (Dynatrace, Application Insights, Splunk, CloudWatch and Azure Monitor).
Develop and maintain cloud-native applications using microservices and APIs.
Write scripts in Python, PowerShell, and Bash to automate processes.
Build and deploy applications using Node.js.
Implement CI/CD pipelines and manage source control for efficient development workflows.
Administer Identity & Access Management using EntraID.
Ensure security and compliance using Microsoft Defender and Purview, adhering to NIST, CUI, HIPAA, and FERPA standards.