Description
Position Title: IT Platform Engineer Senior
Position Number: JR103619
Job Description Summary:
This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT).
As a Senior IT Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our organization by driving the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based solutions. You will leverage your expertise in Azure technologies to develop innovative and scalable architectures that meet business objectives while adhering to industry best practices.
Your primary focus will be on creating robust, secure, and efficient cloud environments that enhance operational excellence and performance efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions, streamline data management processes, and automate infrastructure provisioning.
The key responsibilities of this position are to:
- Design and implement cloud-based solutions adhering to the Cloud Well-Architected Framework (Reliability, Security, Cost Optimization, Operational Excellence, Performance Efficiency).
- Demonstrated ability to architect, develop, and execute cloud-based solutions from conception through successful deployment.
- Develop and manage data pipelines, notebooks, and data flows using Microsoft Fabric and PowerBI.
- Optimize cloud resources for efficiency, reliability, and cost savings through providing technical assessments to cloud environment’s design and integration challenges and recommending mitigation approaches.
- Utilize AI to integrate intelligent solutions into applications.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Puppet, Ansible, or Chef.
- Configure and manage networking solutions, including ExpressRoute, to ensure secure and efficient connectivity.
- Implement monitoring and observability using Monitoring tools (Dynatrace, Application Insights, Splunk, CloudWatch and Azure Monitor).
- Develop and maintain cloud-native applications using microservices and APIs.
- Write scripts in Python, PowerShell, and Bash to automate processes.
- Build and deploy applications using Node.js.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and manage source control for efficient development workflows.
- Administer Identity & Access Management using EntraID.
- Ensure security and compliance using Microsoft Defender and Purview, adhering to NIST, CUI, HIPAA, and FERPA standards.
**This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.**
**May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.**
Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of all aspects of software and cloud infrastructure
- Knowledge of various enterprise solutions.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces.
- Ability to lead presentations with small to medium-sized groups
- Able to organize and provide direction to junior staff members
- Ability to bridge the gap between team manager and team members on technical topics.
- Ability to effectively manage workload and delivery assignments on time.
Additional Job Details
Preferences:
- Demonstrated proficiency with cloud-based services
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Pipelines and/or GitHub Actions
- Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure AI and Windows server operating systems
- Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft 365 services and functionality including expertise with Entra ID for Identity & Access Management.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Puppet, Ansible, Chef).
- Experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash scripting, and Node.js
- Experience with microservices architecture and API development.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of compliance standards (NIST, CUI, HIPAA, FERPA).
- Knowledge of cloud infrastructure monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Google Cloud Operations Suite)
- Strong knowledge of networking concepts and private cloud connectivity configuration.
- Use cloud cost management tools to track and analyze cloud spending
Additional Certifications:
- AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
- AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
- AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate (preferred for security-focused responsibilities
Licenses/Certification: N/A
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience implementing and managing enterprise solutions.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Strong written and oral communication skills
Required Application Materials: List of Three References, Resume, Cover Letter
Best Consideration Date: March 30, 2026
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Salary Range: $152,480.00 - $182,976.00
Please apply at: https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCP/details/IT-Platform-Engineer-Senior_JR103619?q=JR103619
Additional Information:
Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.
Visa Sponsorship Information:
- DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
- F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.
Job Risks: Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required: No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department: DIT-EE-Platform Services
Worker Sub-Type: Staff Regular
Benefits Summary: For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks: Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility: The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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