Core Infrastructure Engineer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Rochester, Michigan 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $77K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ February 26th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring a Core Infrastructure Engineer to manage and optimize the university's core IT infrastructure, focusing primarily on Google Workspace and supporting Microsoft 365 and cloud identity services. The role involves administration, maintenance, system optimization, automation, and collaboration across IT teams to ensure secure and efficient delivery of essential IT and collaboration services.

Highlights

Primary administrator and subject matter expert for Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Shared Drives, Groups).
Manage enterprise email services including configuration, routing, security, and troubleshooting.
Maintain core services in cloud and hosted environments ensuring reliability and compliance.
Perform routine system maintenance such as patching, updates, and service monitoring.
Develop automation scripts, configuration standards, and documentation to improve service efficiency.
Lead or support system migrations, platform integrations, and service improvement projects.
Required skills: Advanced Google Workspace administration, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, scripting and automation, networking fundamentals, and security best practices.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field plus at least 4 years' experience in systems administration or infrastructure engineering.
Compensation: $76,875 annually.
Supports institutional communication needs and collaborates with IT leadership and cross-functional teams.