IT Platform Engineer Senior (# JR103619)

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.**

**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

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.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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