Systems Administrator

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University of Utah is hiring a Systems Administrator (Cloud Platform Engineer) to design and maintain cloud-based systems. The role involves orchestrating cloud environments using Terraform, leading the migration of on-premises applications to cloud platforms, and developing automation solutions to support IT infrastructure and application deployment.

Highlights

Design and maintain cloud infrastructure in AWS, GCP, and Azure using Terraform.
Migrate existing on-premises applications to the cloud and establish cloud-native applications.
Collaborate with infrastructure teams, product managers, and application owners to ensure smooth system deployment and operation.
Build CI/CD pipelines and automation tools for deployment, monitoring, and operations.
Require proficiency with Terraform and automation using Ansible.
Must have at least a bachelor's degree or equivalency with 2+ years of related experience.
Full-time position with a pay range of $55,000 to $75,000 annually.
Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm with rotating on-call duties.
Position is within the UIT Infrastructure & Ops Department reporting to the university's CIO.
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, retirement contributions, paid leave, tuition reduction, transit benefits, and employee discounts.

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Open Date	09/23/2025
Requisition Number	PRN43388B
Job Title	Systems Administrator
Working Title	Cloud Platform Engineer
Career Progression Track	F
Track Level
FLSA Code	Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm with rotating on-call during non-business hours
VP Area	President
Department	01555 - UIT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPS
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$55,000.00 - $75,000.00
Close Date	12/23/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	About UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services. A Cloud Platform Engineer is responsible for designing and maintaining cloud-based systems. Leveraging industry best practices they develop and implement cloud applications, migrate existing on-premise applications to the cloud, and debug cloud stacks. You will be responsible for orchestrating cloud organizations in AWS, GCP, and Azure using Terraform. Your expertise will be pivotal in designing and maintaining new infrastructure through automation using Terraform. Additionally, you will lead the migration of existing on-premises applications to the cloud and establish new cloud-native applications. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities. University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately Generous paid leave time 11 paid Holidays per year 50% tuition reduction for employee after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years Flex spending accounts Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel Professional development opportunities A wellness program to promote health and quality of life Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu For more information regarding how our salary and benefit offerings impact the overall compensation here at the University of Utah, please see our Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php
Responsibilities	Collaborate with Infrastructure Ops teams, Product Managers, and Application Owners to ensure smooth deployment and operation of systems. Configure and administer cloud organizations in various clouds using Terraform, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, availability, and security. Build CI/CD pipeline configurations to orchestrate provisioning and deployment of both large and small-scale systems / environments. Assist in the evaluation and implementation of various development, testing, automation tools, and IT infrastructure. Leverage automation tools to monitor and maintain system configuration, health, and reliability to support business process requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments. Communicate status and risks to team members and the product teams. Help automate and streamline operations and processes. Build and maintain tools for deployment, monitoring, and operations. Demonstrated ability to write technical instructions and document source code. Design and implement automation solutions using Ansible to streamline IT operations. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) with at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary	This is a hybrid position, and the candidate must be in the Salt Lake City area. Please ensure your resume includes your phone number.
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

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* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
* Do you have 2 or more years of related Systems Administrator experience?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?

- University of Utah web page - Online - University of Utah employee referral - Career Services / Job Fair - Community / Government Agency - Other
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

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Cover Letter

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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Systems Administrator Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a hybrid position, and the candidate must be in the Salt Lake City area.
Please ensure your resume includes your phone number.

Announcement

Details

Open Date	09/23/2025
Requisition Number	PRN43388B
Job Title	Systems Administrator
Working Title	Cloud Platform Engineer
Career Progression Track	F
Track Level
FLSA Code	Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm with rotating on-call during non-business hours
VP Area	President
Department	01555 - UIT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPS
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$55,000.00 - $75,000.00
Close Date	12/23/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	About UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services. A Cloud Platform Engineer is responsible for designing and maintaining cloud-based systems. Leveraging industry best practices they develop and implement cloud applications, migrate existing on-premise applications to the cloud, and debug cloud stacks. You will be responsible for orchestrating cloud organizations in AWS, GCP, and Azure using Terraform. Your expertise will be pivotal in designing and maintaining new infrastructure through automation using Terraform. Additionally, you will lead the migration of existing on-premises applications to the cloud and establish new cloud-native applications. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities. University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately Generous paid leave time 11 paid Holidays per year 50% tuition reduction for employee after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years Flex spending accounts Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel Professional development opportunities A wellness program to promote health and quality of life Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu For more information regarding how our salary and benefit offerings impact the overall compensation here at the University of Utah, please see our Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php
Responsibilities	Collaborate with Infrastructure Ops teams, Product Managers, and Application Owners to ensure smooth deployment and operation of systems. Configure and administer cloud organizations in various clouds using Terraform, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, availability, and security. Build CI/CD pipeline configurations to orchestrate provisioning and deployment of both large and small-scale systems / environments. Assist in the evaluation and implementation of various development, testing, automation tools, and IT infrastructure. Leverage automation tools to monitor and maintain system configuration, health, and reliability to support business process requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments. Communicate status and risks to team members and the product teams. Help automate and streamline operations and processes. Build and maintain tools for deployment, monitoring, and operations. Demonstrated ability to write technical instructions and document source code. Design and implement automation solutions using Ansible to streamline IT operations. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) with at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary	This is a hybrid position, and the candidate must be in the Salt Lake City area. Please ensure your resume includes your phone number.
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
* Do you have 2 or more years of related Systems Administrator experience?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?

- University of Utah web page - Online - University of Utah employee referral - Career Services / Job Fair - Community / Government Agency - Other
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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Systems Administrator

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Systems Administrator Full Description

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