Cloud Engineer @ University of South Carolina

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Cloud Engineer. The role involves implementing, operating, and improving the university's hybrid cloud and virtualization platforms by supporting Azure adoption, VMware lifecycle management, automation efforts, and infrastructure resiliency in collaboration with the Infrastructure Architect and systems teams.

Highlights

Administer and support Azure and AWS cloud platforms, including provisioning, monitoring, backup, and lifecycle management.

Maintain and optimize VMware virtualization environments with compute and capacity planning.

Develop automation and scripting solutions using tools like PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible.

Support disaster recovery processes, backup validation, and infrastructure resiliency initiatives.

Collaborate closely with systems, network, and security teams and maintain thorough documentation.

Require 3–5+ years of experience in systems or cloud engineering and hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, or similar cloud services.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Strong knowledge of virtualization (VMware preferred), cloud platform management, and infrastructure automation.

Salary range from $69,913 to $87,391, full-time position with 37.5 hours per week and standard 8:30am–5:00pm schedule.

Work within USC’s Division of Information Technology supporting academic, research, and administrative missions.

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by April 27, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

Posting Details

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Posting Number	STA00135PO26
Job Family	Information Technology
Job Function	IT Infrastructure Planning
USC Market Title	IT Infrastructure Engineer
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/159035
Job Level	P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	Cloud Engineer
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Division of Information Technology
Department	IT Data Center And Hosting
State Pay Range	T06
USC Market Range	MRI - $69,913 $87,391 $104,870
Anticipated Hiring Range	$69,913 - $87,391
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Information Technology

About USC

About University of South Carolina	From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement	The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Cloud Engineer Spend your days supporting one of the most ambitious hybrid cloud transformations in higher education at the University of South Carolina. Located in the heart of Columbia, SC, USC’s Division of Information Technology is modernizing its infrastructure to support cloud-first services, AI readiness, and enterprise resiliency. As a Cloud Engineer, you will work hands-on with Azure, virtualization, and automation technologies that directly power the university’s academic, research, and administrative missions—while collaborating with a forward-thinking team shaping USC’s future-state IT environment. The Cloud Engineer is responsible for implementing, operating, and improving USC’s hybrid cloud and virtualization platforms. This role focuses on execution—supporting Azure adoption, VMware lifecycle management, automation initiatives, and resiliency improvements—while partnering closely with the Infrastructure Architect and systems teams. Key Responsibilities Administer and support cloud platforms (Azure preferred), including provisioning, monitoring, backup, and lifecycle management Maintain and optimize virtualization environments, including VMware compute and capacity planning Develop automation and scripting solutions to improve consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency Support disaster recovery, backup validation, and infrastructure resiliency initiatives What We’re Looking For 3–5+ years of experience in systems engineering, cloud engineering, or virtualization platforms Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, or similar cloud services Working knowledge of VMware, infrastructure automation, and scripting tools Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to collaborate across technical teams Why Join Us? Participation in a large-scale hybrid cloud and infrastructure modernization program Collaboration with experienced architects and engineers Exposure to enterprise cloud governance, automation, and resiliency design Mission-driven work supporting teaching, research, and student success Perks of the University of South Carolina Downtown COLA Location: Enjoy working in the heart of Columbia, SC, with easy access to vibrant city life, dining, and cultural events. Energetic Leadership: Thrive under the guidance of an innovative leadership team driving IT transformation at USC. Comprehensive Benefits: State retirement, healthcare, and generous leave programs. Mission-Driven Impact: Support education, research, and student success at scale.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience 3–5+ years of experience in systems engineering or cloud engineering Experience with Azure, AWS, or similar cloud platforms Strong understanding of virtualization (VMware preferred) Familiarity with automation tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or Azure automation Knowledge of identity, security, networking, and storage fundamentals Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Cloud platform management (Azure preferred) Virtualization and compute lifecycle support Infrastructure automation and scripting Monitoring, patching, and performance tuning Disaster recovery and backup best practices Effective communication, teamwork, and cross-functional coordination

Job Duties

Job Duty	Job Duty 1 – Cloud Platform Administration Manages day-to-day cloud operations including provisioning, configuration, backup, monitoring, and lifecycle management of AWS and Azure-based services. Supports workload migrations, evaluates performance, and ensures platform reliability.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Job Duty 2 – Virtualization & Compute Engineering Supports VMware and virtualization platforms through patching, monitoring, resource allocation, and capacity planning. Ensures stable and secure compute services across on-prem and cloud environments.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Job Duty 3 – Automation & Scripting Develops automation solutions to streamline provisioning, monitoring, configuration management, and operational tasks. Works with PowerShell, Terraform, or similar tools to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Job Duty 4 – Resiliency, Backup & DR Support Participates in the design and execution of disaster recovery processes, backup validation, and infrastructure resiliency improvements. Ensures compliance with USC recovery standards.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Job Duty 5 – Collaboration & Documentation Works closely with systems, network, and security teams to support project execution. Maintains accurate documentation including diagrams, runbooks, and system inventories.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	06/01/2026
Job Open Date	03/13/2026
Job Close Date	04/27/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by April 27, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203215
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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* Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
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