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Salary $58,038 - $80,000 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Department: 3670030005 division of info tech
Job no: 511482
Employment type: staff full time (unclassified - regular)
Location: manhattan, kansas
Categories: computer science / information technology
Pay grade: 11a
About this role:
As part of k-state`s core cloud coe (center of excellence), the cloud systems administrator will work within the guidelines of k-state`s hybrid cloud strategy, standards and frameworkThis position will have a key role with the support of k-state`s cloud platforms, focusing on the delivery of platform services (servers, databases, load balancers, storage, etc.) troubleshooting, participating in project consulting with our application users, and collaborating with our team members to help drive automation of services is requiredOur goal is to deliver an immutable and secure cloud platform with repeatable and consistent cloud infrastructure services to support our business needs.
Cloud service operations:
Contributes to design and implementation of enterprise class cloud services.
Is accountable for the functional, infrastructure and data management functions of cloud services that are captured by appropriate cloud operations team members and placed in service models and/or workflow.
Is accountable for the development and maintenance of cloud service offering model documentation.
Assists with the development and enhancement of cloud services based on customer specificationsAssists with testing of cloud services against service design specifications.
Assists with peer review and development of cloud services user documentationParticipates in development sprints in a fast-paced agile release environment.
Release of cloud service offerings into production.
Provides input into the ongoing cloud service improvement program.
Windows and linux engineering:
Design, configure, and setup of virtual windows and linux systems
Experience with programming and infrastructure automation (e.gPython, ruby, shell, java, and yaml)
Powershell scripting
Configuration of multi-user, multi-host, multi-os, server environments
Installation and maintenance of:
Configuration management tools
Host-based firewall management (iptables, ipf)
Enterprise services (nfs, dns, smtp, ldap)
Load balancers
Design and configuration of virtual hosts and data storage for systems
Document system configuration and maintenance
Knowledge of ssl certificates and installation techniques
Server deployment and lifecycle management
Key contributor to operations, engineering, security, and system integration tasks
Automation:
Ensures that the automation technical environment is properly maintained and correctly designed.
Ensures that all what can be automated is automatedAll automated processes should be maintainable and simple where possible.
Responsible for ensuring development standards are adhered to, both for their own development and that of application developers across the it automation delivery organizations.
Automate routine operational tasks or other maintenance actions.
Develop and maintain serverless functions (aws lambda, azure functions).
Design, development, testing, and deployment of monitoring, logging and remediation services:
Develops monitoring scripts or templates to gather metrics or look for patterns and events and to generate alarms.
Designs and develops features such as monitoring dashboards, custom metrics, log search pattern and alarms.
Develops event or incident remediation workflows or actions to resolve issues.
General and other:
Actively participate and contribute to technical discussions and code reviews.
Provides backup and recovery support and assistance to other team members.
Participates in business discussions, solution architectures, and customer-related activities.
Work with developers to troubleshoot problems on servers in all environments.
Other duties as designated by supervisor.
This position is eligible for remote work.
Why join us:
Kansas state university offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidaysTo see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits
We support diversity and inclusion:
Kansas state university embraces diversity and inclusionThe university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and othersThe university is dedicated to promoting the principles of community .
What you`ll need to succeed: minimum qualifications:
Associate degree (four years of experience in lieu of a degree)
Three+ years experience with a combination of the following:
Infrastructure platforms / virtualized environments
Server support
Core iaas cloud services (aws and/or azure)
Preferred qualifications:
Aws and/or azure certification
Experience supporting container services (docker/kubernetes)
Understanding of network protocols with emphasis on those relating to web and application servers
Experience with databases
Experience using chef, puppet, ansible, aws cloudformation, terraform or similar configuration management tools
Familiarity with windows/linux/unix in a cloud or virtualized environment
Programming skills with emphasis on systems and automation programming
Troubleshooting/debugging skills in systems and programming environments
Good verbal and written communication skills
Other requirements:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the united states at the time of employment
This position is eligible for remote work and must be located within the united states in order to comply all with all federal, state, and local payroll withholding taxes and wage requirements
Apply Now: please submit the following documents:
Letter of interest
Resume
Three references w/ contact information
Screening of applications begins:
Immediately and continues until october 4, 2021.
Anticipated hiring salary range:
$ 58,038 - $ 80,000 annual salary
Equal employment opportunity:
Kansas state university is an equal opportunity employerAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Background screening statement:
In connection with your application for employment, kansas state university will procure a background screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
Advertised: sep 20, 2021
Application closes: open until filled
