Senior Cloud Engineer, Information Technology [R0150849]

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Senior Cloud Engineer, Information Technology [R0150849].

ROLE OF THE POSITION

This position calls for an engineer whose primary expertise is in public cloud architecture, paired with demonstrated depth in traditional systems engineering, including virtualization, Linux administration, and server lifecycle management.

In this role, the engineer will design, deploy, secure, and operate production workloads across UNLV’s hybrid infrastructure, spanning on-premises virtualization and major public cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).

Responsibilities:

• Designing, deploying, and managing virtualized and cloud compute infrastructure, including hypervisor platforms (Nutanix, VMware), backup and recovery (Veeam), and public cloud compute, storage, and networking services
• Administering and securing Linux and Windows server environments across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms
• Managing server and systems lifecycle across physical, virtual, and cloud environments: provisioning, patching, version upgrades, performance tuning, and decommissioning
• Building and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormation) and automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) to reduce manual systems work
• Provisioning and managing GPU and specialized compute resources for research and academic workloads
• Designing and supporting virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and custom compute solutions for campus use cases
• Implementing and enforcing security and governance standards across systems and cloud platforms, including identity and access management and compliance controls
• Monitoring system and service health, planning for capacity and growth, and leading problem analysis, documentation, backup, and disaster recovery
• Supporting modernization and operational transparency initiatives, requiring effective collaboration with university faculty, business teams, and vendors

Customer Service Expectations: This position is responsible for maintaining a customer-focused approach in all duties, ensuring professional, timely, and effective interactions with internal and external stakeholders. To provide excellent service the employee will: listen to customers and understand their needs; help customers solve problems; demonstrate an eagerness to help; exhibit a professional disposition; be approachable, respectful, and team-oriented; take ownership of inquiries and assignments; provide updates for customers; and be familiar with the basic operations of the university in order to understand customer needs better.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
  • Bachelor’s degree must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• Seven (7) years of related professional experience in systems engineering.

ACCEPTED EQUIVALENCIES FOR DEGREE REQUIREMENT

UNLV may consider additional relevant experience in place of formal education requirements: In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, applicants may qualify with four additional years of relevant experience, or with an associate's degree plus two additional years of relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a higher education environment
• 10 years or more related professional experience in systems engineering
• Industry Linux Certification
• Industry Cloud Certification
• Industry Project Management Certification
• Industry Major Service Certification

Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

The incumbent must have specific knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

KNOWLEDGE

Required 

• How to maintain applications and perform system version upgrades at a senior level. 
• How to apply patches to ensure the stability of applications and/or systems at a senior level. 
• How to perform system performance tuning at a senior level. 
• How to perform system troubleshooting methodology at a senior level. 
• How to perform system and/or application security monitoring and enforcement at a senior level. 
• How to create and maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation at a senior level. 
• How to plan, manage, and supervise applications at a senior level. 
• How to identify tasks, milestones, completion criteria, and the creation of timetables at a senior level. 
• How to plan and meet project goals while ensuring quality deliverables at a senior level. 
• How to complete projects in a timely fashion at a senior level. 
• How to plan server and client migration between software releases, such as at a senior level: 
  • planning for growth, 
  • performing disaster recovery planning and implementation; 
  • ensuring that the servers are tuned for peak performance 
• How to proactively research and evaluate new technology at a senior level. 
• How to incorporate applicable new technology into existing topologies at a senior level. 
• How to improve server performance and availability at a senior level. 
• How to perform advanced system administration at a senior level.
• How to maximize system security at a senior level. 
• How to create and maintain IP addressing, firewalls, routing, switching, server virtualization management, local and federated account security, system hardening, service and service failover, fault tolerance, and multi-tiered and public cloud configurations.
• How to plan, engineer, implement, deploy, and iterate hybrid infrastructure to accomplish institutional goals.
• How to engineer automation workflows that encumber IaC, including provisioning of infrastructure in a hybrid environment.

Preferred 

• Expert knowledge of a major cloud provider architecture (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc.)

 SKILLS

 Required 

• Effective communication at a senior level. 
• System administration at a senior level. 
• Project planning and implementation at a senior level. 
• Research and development at a senior level. 

Preferred 

• None

ABILITIES

Required

• To have high ethical standards. 
• To pay attention to details.
• To be a team player and be team-oriented.
• To perform at a high level of customer service.
• To analyze issues.
• To communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• The ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a 
• negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) 
• To lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 
• To perform work, it can involve sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. 
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, particularly when system installations are performed, is also required. 

Preferred

• None

PROFILE OF THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

With a focus on excellent customer service, UNLV Information Technology (UNLV IT) provides a full range of IT services, from leadership and enterprise solutions to training and support, for our students, faculty, and staff. 

As a partner in teaching, learning, research, and administration at a Top-Tier university, we are seeking team members who value innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We believe that every person brings unique experiences and perspectives that strengthen our team and help us serve UNLV’s broad community with empathy, which is a key to our success.  

Applicants seeking a values-driven environment that celebrates individuality and that are committed to service are highly encouraged to apply. 

COMMITMENT TO CAMPUS VALUES

Successful candidates will advance UNLV's mission by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and belonging. They will model our Campus Values in their decision-making and inspire excellence across our community.

SALARY

Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax (For Nevada Residents)
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

The following attachments are required for consideration:

• A letter of interest
• A detailed resume listing qualifications and experience
• The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Review of candidates’ materials will begin the week of November 23, 2026 and preference will be given to applications received prior to that date. This position will remain open until filled.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

UNLV values the skills of those who have served. If you are a veteran or eligible family member, we encourage you to apply. Learn more about resources and support for veterans at www.unlv.edu/jobs/veterans or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu ​for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review the instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance, contact UNLV IT Human Resources at (702) 895-1806 or oithumanresources@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

Current UNLV and Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) employees must apply through Workday. Type Find Jobs in the Workday search bar or access the page directly here: JOB HUB

Search for this position using the job requisition number R0150849.

To ensure your application is processed correctly, current UNLV and NSHE employees should apply internally through Workday. If you submit an application through the external careers site, you will be asked to reapply as an internal application, which may delay your application.

PROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security.