Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Architect

Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Architect (Systems Administrator III) Apply now Job no: 553037 Work type: Staff Location: Fullerton Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Architect Classification: Systems Administrator III AutoReqId: 553037 Department: Division - Information Technology Salary Range: (Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $7,284 - $9,779 per month) Appointment Type: Ongoing Time Base: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours. About the Position The Information Technology (IT) Services strives to be a strategic, innovative, and best?in?class IT organization that provides a leading?edge technology environment for students, faculty, and staff to advance the Universitys mission, vision, and goals. We seek an exceptional individual to join our IT Infrastructure Services team as the Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Architect (Systems Administrator III). The Systems Administrator III is responsible for implementing and supporting cloud services across a variety of computing environments. Leads the deployment of highly available and fault?tolerant enterprise and web?scale software, as well as data centertocloud migrations. Key responsibilities include designing decoupled cloud infrastructure, implementing proactive scaling, ensuring disaster recovery and business continuity, and maintaining cloud security and serverless infrastructure. Demonstrates a strong understanding of cloud cost structures and optimizes resources accordingly. Independently implements infrastructure automation using modern scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python, or equivalents) and utilizes configuration management and orchestration tools appropriate to the environment. Applies architectural frameworks such as Service?Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Domain?Driven Design (DDD), and leverages infrastructure?as?code and automation platforms in alignment with industry standards. Responsibilities include integrating third?party Software?as?a?Service (SaaS) providers into multi?vendor environments, managing, and reviewing cloud resources to ensure availability, and troubleshooting technical issues for various departments. Managing directory services and related cloud identity resources, as well as administering and troubleshooting server environments across virtualization and cloud platforms. The Systems Administrator III also supports IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) and PaaS (Platform as a Service) for campus divisions and departments, administers the campus?wide cloud environment, and assists with backup and disaster recovery tasks. Coordinate with campus technicians on upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and arrange scheduled downtime as needed. Plans, tests, and deploys cloud applications to ensure performance and reliability. Other duties as assigned. Essential Qualifications Equivalent to a bachelors degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year?for?year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year?for?year basis. Working independently under general supervision, designs and implements systems solutions that meet the university's evolving needs. Applies advanced technical knowledge and expertise in complex systems administration to provide technical advice on systems. Demonstrates advanced discernment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining system administration solutions. Activities include the conceptualization, development, and implementation of complex systems and infrastructure. Decision making is based on systems administration best practices; system standards; university and information system and security policies, guidelines, and protocols; and university needs and goals. Work is focused on ensuring alignment with overall objectives. Handles multiple work priorities and may provide lead work direction with accountability for results. Thorough and advanced knowledge of operating systems, server administration, scripting languages, virtualization technologies, and cloud technologies. Demonstrated competence in independently applying advanced judgment to resolve difficult and complex system administration problems and issues. Advanced project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple, large, and/or complex projects, including project design and planning; ongoing resource, materials, and time management; and implementation. Advanced analytical skills to understand problems from a broad perspective and discern applicable underlying principles to conceive and develop strategic systems solutions. Advanced skill in mentoring or overseeing the work of others. Ability to partner with business and academic stakeholders to ensure dependent systems meet institutional needs. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey technical knowledge and procedures as well as persuade stakeholders and management regarding systems design and development. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of five years of experience in a Cloud Engineer, Systems Engineer, or Cloud Architect role with deep understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts including infrastructure as code, cloud security, cost optimization, and multi?cloud and hybrid architectures. Holds industry?recognized certifications such as (Amazon Web Services) AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification. Experience with automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices in cloud environments. Additional Information Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status. California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self?disclose. The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017. Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool. Applicants are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position. Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job?related performance test(s) as part of the selection process. Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1?B Visas). Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU?represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Hiring Preference On?Campus CSUEU Employees Advertised: Nov 06 2025 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Nov 20 2025 Pacific Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr