Cloud SysOps Administrator

About the role

The Cloud SysOps Administrator at Rhode Island College plays a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting the cloud and infrastructure technologies that power the College's academic and administrative operations. This position manages cloud platforms, enterprise systems, automation, security, monitoring, and disaster recovery solutions while supporting cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage cloud platforms, enterprise systems, automation, security, monitoring, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with campus stakeholders and Information Technology Services teams to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of critical systems.
• Advance the College's cloud strategy and deliver innovative technology solutions that support its academic and administrative mission.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of six years’ experience in the design, installation and maintenance of computer systems, server administration, cloud technology, SysOps/DevOps engineering, of which two years’ experience shall be in the area of cloud services technical support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in Linux server/system administration.
• Demonstrated experience and fluency in networking, security, high-availability, and disaster recovery concepts as these relate to cloud platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in production and maintenance of technical documentation, both for internal users, as well as for external communication.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, coordinating, and implementing technical projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating with vendors and other third-parties.

Pay

Proposed starting salary: $95,000 - $110,000