Cloud Computing Engineer I

UCF IT:

UCF IT is the central information technology organization at the University of Central Florida, providing technology services and support to faculty, staff, and students. With a focus on innovation, security, and excellence in service delivery. UCF IT supports the university’s mission of teaching, learning, research, and community engagement. For more information about UCF IT, visit https://it.ucf.edu.

The Opportunity:

UCF Information Technology (UCF IT) is seeking a Cloud Computing Engineer I to join the Infrastructure team and apply technical expertise to maintain UCF’s cloud computing environment. The Cloud Computing Engineer I will support cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, VMware, and Google Cloud, with a focus on software-defined networking and zero-trust architectures.

The Cloud Computing Engineer I will follow documentation and best practices, consult with internal customers on new projects and implementations, and collaborate with multiple teams and departments during new Azure cloud initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to service requests and incidents related to Azure cloud infrastructure. Fulfill routine infrastructure requests including virtual machine provisioning, storage allocation, and network configurations. Troubleshoot basic issues and escalate complex problems to senior engineers as appropriate.

• Perform routine infrastructure builds and deployments in Azure, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, and other cloud resources. Follow established templates, runbooks, and best practices to ensure consistent and secure deployments across environments.

• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and cost metrics using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tools. Build and maintain dashboards to visualize key performance indicators. Alert appropriate teams when thresholds are exceeded or anomalies are detected.

• Use and help maintain script repositories for common Azure functions using PowerShell, Terraform, and other Infrastructure as Code tools. Execute automation scripts for routine tasks, contribute to script improvements, and document procedures for team use.

• Adhere to UCF Infrastructure ITIL processes, such as request and change management procedures, ensuring all planned changes are properly reviewed, documented, and communicated. Coordinate with stakeholders to minimize disruption and ensure smooth implementation of changes.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of cloud configurations, procedures, standards, and operational guidelines. Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives by creating and updating technical documentation in the team wiki and knowledge base.

• Assist with cloud security and compliance tasks, including reviewing access permissions, supporting audit requests, and helping to remediate findings from security assessments. Follow established security policies and best practices for Azure environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Azure cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, and virtual networks.

• Proficiency using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and dashboard creation for performance and cost monitoring.

• Ability to troubleshoot Azure infrastructure issues and escalate appropriately within a support tier model.

• Familiarity with ITIL processes, especially request, incident, and change management.

• Ability to follow established runbooks, templates, and deployment standards to ensure consistent, secure cloud builds.

• Hands-on experience with PowerShell, Terraform, or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for automation and script maintenance.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• Strong documentation skills, including maintaining configuration records, technical procedures, and knowledge base articles.

• Understanding of cloud security principles, access management, and compliance requirements within Azure environments.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $56,030 to $60,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

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