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Harvard University Cloud Engineer in Cambridge, Massachusetts
66749BRAuto req ID:66749BRJob Code:I0758P Applications Professional IV Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Cloud EngineerSub-Unit:Division of Continuing Education Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :058Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Additional Qualifications and Skills:
AWS cloud expertise.
Experience migrating a variety of on-premise infrastructure into the cloud.
Experience in network and system administration in both Windows and Linux servers.
Experience with large storage devices.
Able to create cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-code techniques.
Able to create IT architecture documents.
Able to create requirements and project planning documents.
Understands security best practices.
Understands FERPA, PCI, GDPR, and Massachusetts state law regulatory compliance.
Solid programming skills in one of: Python, Go, Ruby, or Perl.
Broad knowledge of the deployment and management of systems (e.g. storage, cluster computing, networks, databases, virtualization systems).
Experience with Git.
Expert-level knowledge of Linux/Unix administration.
Working knowledge of Windows Server administration and Active Directory.
Experience with automation and configuration management (Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Terraform).
General Networking skills (OSI model, Layer 2 & 3 switching and routing, TCP/IP).
SAN and NAS knowledge, including iSCSI, NFS, and FC.
Performance tuning and troubleshooting complex systems.
Application load balancing solutions for scaling and HA.
Additional Information:
We will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
A cover letter is highly encouraged for consideration.
All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
Department:Division of Continuing EducationPre-Employment Screening:Criminal, IdentitySchedule:Monday-Friday, 9-5pmJob Function:Information Technology School/Unit:Faculty of Arts and Sciences EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Working Conditions:
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Position Description:
We are seeking a talented engineer to join our new cloud architecture team, In this role you will design, develop and deploy new solutions which directly impact the entire Division of Continuing Education. As a cloud engineer you will be helping contribute and tune the direction the team heads toward.
The Cloud Engineer works with the Cloud Architect at the Division of Continuing Education (DCE) to implement networking, storage, and compute services, ensuring our solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with established university practices.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize IaC tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to build infrastructure resources.
Develop templates that describe the desired state of the infrastructure, allowing for consistent and repeatable deployments that use best practices and optimize costs.
Migrate on-premise systems to cloud infrastructure.
Consult and collaborate with other IT departments and courses that use cloud infrastructure.
Networking and VPC: Build Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs). Ensure secure communication between resources through the implementation of subnets, route tables, security groups, and network access control lists (ACLs).
Compute Services: Collaborate with the Cloud Architect and DCE departments to make informed decisions about compute services such as Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud), Amazon Containers Service, and AWS Lambda based on workload requirements.
Storage Solutions: Collaborate with the Cloud Architect and DCE departments to make informed decisions about diverse storage options like Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service), Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store), and Amazon EFS (Elastic File System).
High Availability and Fault Tolerance: Distribute resources across multiple Availability Zones (AZs), build systems using Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancing, and other services to ensure fault tolerance.
Security and Identity Management: Configure security group, network ACL, and IAM (Identity and Access Management) policies as they relate to this role. Abide by Harvard University security best practices to protect networks, servers, data, and resources, complying with FERPA, PCI, GDPR, and Massachusetts state law.
Monitoring and Logging: Build monitoring using Amazon CloudWatch and other tools. Collect metrics, set alarms, and analyze logs to optimize performance.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.Benefits:We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Work Format:Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) Work Format Details:
This position will be based in Cambridge, MA. Hybrid workplace models in place at DCE with a minimum of 2 days per week on campus. DCE or department may adjust these as necessary or appropriate.
Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
About Us:The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) comprises four academic units serving about 30,000 domestic and international students annually, which allow Harvard to meet the learning needs of intellectually curious and highly motivated students from high school through retirement. Established in 1910, the Harvard Extension School (HES) offers access to Harvard faculty for a diverse community of adult learners, enrolling about 15,000 students. HES offers over 1,000 open enrollment courses — 85 percent of which are accessible online — and provides flexibility through noncredit, undergraduate, and graduate courses, including degrees, certificates, and a premedical program. The Harvard Summer School, founded in 1871, offers around 450 credit and noncredit courses both on the Harvard Campus and online, catering to 10,000 high school, college, and adult learners. Additionally, it offers more than 15 international study abroad programs, hosting up to 300 students each summer. Harvard DCE Professional & Executive Development delivers over 140 noncredit programs annually, reaching more than 3,600 participants through online platforms and its executive development center in Cambridge. The Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement offers about 140 peer-taught courses to approximately 550 active members.