Assistant Director for Cloud Computing

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $105K - $125K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ November 7th, 2026

AWS Linux Azure

Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring an Assistant Director for Cloud Computing. The role leads the design and operation of secure research computing environments for health services research at the Cecil G. Sheps Center, moving them toward cloud-based architectures that can handle sensitive and regulated data while keeping the center's existing on-premises Linux research compute enclaves running. It works closely with researchers, data governance staff, information security teams, and external partners.

Highlights

Lead the transition of the Sheps Center's research computing toward cloud-based architectures capable of supporting sensitive and regulated health data.
Maintain and enhance the existing on-premises Linux-based research compute enclaves while the move to the cloud proceeds.
Design hybrid and cloud-native environments that support advanced analytics in SAS, R, Python, and related platforms, including machine learning and AI initiatives.
Align research computing environments with security and compliance frameworks including HIPAA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and ISO/IEC 27001.
Collaborate with researchers, data governance staff, information security teams, and external partners so environments stay secure, scalable, and fit for evolving research needs.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field plus 3-5 years of experience, or a master's degree plus 2-4 years, with related education and experience able to substitute.
Preferred experience designing secure cloud-based research environments on AWS, Azure, or similar platforms, and supporting data use agreements, security planning assessments, or audit processes.
Preferred strong knowledge of Linux-based systems and research analytics platforms, with experience in regulated or sensitive data environments and familiarity with university research computing.
Preferred ability to lead complex technical initiatives and explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Full-time permanent position at 40 hours per week in North Carolina, with a hiring range of $105,000 to $125,000.