This position requires working onsite in San Francisco, 2 days per week, and is not negotiable. We are unable to offer employment sponsorship for this position - now or in the future. An in-person interview will be part of the recruitment process. 

The Cloud Engineer will support the configuration and operation of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) cloud infrastructure services. The Cloud Engineer will partner with developers, engineers, business partners, and key University stakeholders to deliver cloud services. This role supports cloud workloads, automates cloud infrastructure maintenance, and contributes to the development of operational monitoring capabilities.

The Cloud Engineer will contribute to UCSF’s operations by helping ensure UCSF’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure is operable, secure, efficient, and effective in service of the University’s mission. The Cloud Engineer will support the delivery of information technology services across customers and stakeholders. This role will support UCSF’s vision while working within established processes and standards.

Department Overview

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is distinguished as a leading academic healthcare organization, home to groundbreaking discoveries, world-class education, and exceptional healthcare services. Infrastructure Services (IS) is the backbone of the technological infrastructure, assuring the technical services that enable the academic, medical, and research missions of the organization. Beyond a focus on maintaining systems and resolving issues, we are committed to nurturing the potential of our team members and empowering them to excel. UCSF Infrastructure Services provides 24x7 support to the University community, always upholding the highest level of responsiveness and reliability for our customers. IS values innovation and excellence in ensuring secure and efficient Information Technology (IT) services, regardless of the hour or complexity of the issue.

The Platform Services team within Infrastructure Services is committed to empowering the academic, medical, and research mission of UCSF by ensuring that all customers have seamless, secure, and accessible technological support. The team oversees the management and maintenance of various technology platforms, including system and cloud services, to guarantee they are secure, readily available, and performing optimally. Platform Services handles the management of critical software, such as Epic, ensuring it supports the highest level of medical service delivery by operating at peak performance. The team also oversees data center operations, including server management, storage, and networking equipment, to ensure the reliable delivery of health services. Additionally, it manages databases with a focus on data security, availability, and top-tier performance. All these tasks are critical not only for the smooth operation of the University’s technological infrastructure, but also for enhancing productivity, enabling the provision of high-quality health services and learning, and ultimately, improving patient and student outcomes.

Responsibilities

% of Time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

50%

Yes

Cloud Engineering

1. Supports the configuration and operation of University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) cloud infrastructure to meet the needs of a broad range of university customers by collaborating with developers, engineers, and business analysts.
2. Collaborates with key stakeholders, including vendor partners, to deliver cloud services. Supports the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure.
3. Builds and supports reusable cloud components, services, and interfaces to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of UCSF cloud infrastructure.
4. Ensures cloud solutions follow security and compliance controls and performs routine audit of systems and software to maintain compliance with established standards and policies.
5. Provides support and technical guidance for development teams moving to or utilizing the cloud infrastructure.
6. Supports the development and implementation of disaster recovery plans and procedures to support 24x7 service reliability and effective emergency response. This includes identifying potential disruptions to operations, supporting backup systems, participating in disaster recovery testing, and assisting with recovery efforts in the event of incidents.
7. Implements and maintains cloud infrastructure to ensure uptime and reliability. This includes supporting recovery solutions such as backup systems and redundancy.

20%

Yes

Problem Solving

1. Works closely with UCSF’s Platform Services, Infrastructure Services (IS), and Information Technology (IT) leadership to identify, implement, and support cost-effective, leading solutions for cloud engineering.

2. Monitors customer and stakeholder needs. Provides troubleshooting support for issues escalated by the Customer Experience team. 

10%

Yes

Customer Service

1. Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders to ensure that consistent, reliable service is delivered to a range of university stakeholders. 

2. Utilizes established best practices around user experience and support to make decisions and contribute to platform services.

5%

Yes

Continuous Improvement

1. Keeps up to date with changes in laws, regulations, and cloud technologies that may affect Platform Services operations and shares relevant updates with team members and stakeholders.
2. Facilitates innovation and continuous improvement by leveraging the latest industry knowledge. 

5%

Yes

Project Planning and Management

1. Contributes to the successful execution of cloud infrastructure projects, ensuring the support, maintenance, and security of existing platforms. 

5%

Yes

Communications and Training

1. Creates, updates, and maintains comprehensive documentation of the server infrastructure, including server configurations, installed software, licenses, patch levels, and any changes to the server environment. Documents policies and procedures, including security and backup protocols, incidents and resolution processes, and compliance. This involves managing and sharing technical knowledge within the team, ensuring that crucial information is accessible and understood by relevant stakeholders.

2. Shares technical knowledge with team members and contributes to onboarding and training efforts related to cloud services and platform operations.

3. Communicates with team members and stakeholders to support issue resolution and provide updates.
4. Proactively communicates with other departments and central IT units within UCSF to safely support UCSF’s cloud service’s needs.

5%

Yes

Other

1. Actively contributes to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion across the organization and UCSF’s campus. 

2. Actively promotes the University’s core values and consistently integrates innovation, employee fulfillment, teamwork, respect, excellence, integrity, service, and accountability into each aspect of their work. 

3. Maintains current knowledge of university policy and procedures; effectively, consistently, and fairly applies university policy and/or campus/division procedures for assigned area; complies with university, campus, and division policies and procedures regarding privacy of information, authorized use of university resources and the security of university systems and data. 

4. Participates in an on-call rotation for high and critical 24x7 incident response, as needed.

5. Performs other related responsibilities as requested and when necessary. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. 

Total

: 100%

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of experience/training, in one or more of the following fields: computer science, computer information systems, etc.
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following fields: information technology, computer science, engineering, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in information technology with a focus on platform engineering and cloud services.
• Knowledge of the design, development, and application of technology and systems to meet business needs.
• Experience migrating on-premises workloads to cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including support for hybrid and virtualized environments.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and applications, including GitHub Actions or similar tools.
• Experience applying DevOps practices, including infrastructure automation, continuous delivery, and collaboration across development and operations teams.
• Extensive knowledge of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and integration with cloud data providers. Experience with Linux, Windows, containerization, and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud-based automation tools and processes. Proven experience provisioning and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure.
• Strong ability to adapt technology solutions to meet user needs. Demonstrated understanding of system dependencies and how changes impact interconnected systems and users.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in cloud environments, including incident response and root cause analysis.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible, including development and use of reusable modules and automated infrastructure workflows.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to triage issues, manage escalations, and deliver solutions that meet service-level agreements, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate technical information and ideas to diverse colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with team members, stakeholders, and customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to scope solutions based on available resources and timelines. Ability to gather information, evaluate options, and make sound decisions.
• Experience participating in activities to advance an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. 
• Ability to think creatively and propose innovative ideas, including the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Ability to work with agility in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Associate-level cloud certification in AWS, Azure, GCP, or equivalent cloud platform, or equivalent experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience implementing cloud governance and security controls in regulated environments (e.g. AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs), Azure Policy)

• Advanced cloud certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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