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University of Colorado System
Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher
Education!
At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado,
we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels
valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed
to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of
belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our
mission and purpose.
By joining our team, you'll have a direct impact on shaping the
future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board
of Regents, the University of Colorado's system administration
includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU's campuses
in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the
Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are
proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system.
Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education,
groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our
communities.
We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences
and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do
and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you're passionate about
making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting
a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of
our journey. Learn more about CU
System Administration .
University Information Services (UIS) provides technical services
and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado campuses
and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to delivering
reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions that support
academic, administrative, and research functions.
The Lead Cloud Platform & DevOps Engineer is responsible for
leading the design, implementation, and support of cloud-based
platforms and DevOps practices that enable consistent and efficient
delivery of applications and services. This role focuses on cloud
platform architecture, infrastructure automation, CI/CD processes,
system integration, and operational reliability.
This position supports the development and adoption of platform
engineering practices, including infrastructure-as-code,
containerization, and monitoring/observability solutions. The role
also contributes to the implementation of automation and
data-driven technologies, including support for machine learning
and intelligent automation workloads, in alignment with
institutional standards and requirements.
The Lead Cloud Platform & DevOps Engineer collaborates with
campus IT teams, information security, and other stakeholders to
implement platform solutions that meet security, compliance, and
operational needs. Responsibilities include supporting service
reliability practices, contributing to technical standards and
documentation, and assisting with the evaluation and adoption of
new tools and technologies.
This position provides technical guidance to development and
operations teams, supports onboarding and enablement efforts, and
contributes to continuous improvement of platform services. The
role works across multiple projects and technical environments,
supporting consistent implementation of DevOps and cloud
engineering practices.
This position reports to the Assistant Director of Integrations
Platform and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff
system.
Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to
Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of
Colorado System Administration.
This role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado.
Please note, leadership may adjust in-office work requirements
with a minimum of three months' notice before any change can be
implemented.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not
Platform Architecture, Engineering & Delivery (60%)
including security, identity, networking, and policy controls
aligned with institutional standards
processes, including build, testing, security, and deployment
workflows across development and production environments
environments
containerization and automation
including support for machine learning and intelligent automation
workloads
ensure consistent implementation of DevOps and cloud engineering
practices
Reliability, Security & Operations (20%)
including defining service performance metrics (e.g., SLOs/SLIs),
implementing monitoring and observability solutions, and
participating in incident response and disaster recovery
activities
implement and maintain platform security controls, access
management, and data protection measures in alignment with
regulatory requirements (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA)
utilization across cloud environments, ensuring consistency across
environments
services
policies, and requirements
Leadership, Enablement & Continuous Improvement (20%)
operations teams through documentation, training, and onboarding to
promote effective use of platform services and
cloud platform capabilities, automation, data integration, and
data-driven initiatives in collaboration with internal
stakeholders
documentation, and governance practices
engineering processes
Salary: The anticipated hiring range has been established at
$121,791.28 .
CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of
the selected candidate's education, training and experience as it
relates to the position, as well as the position's scope and
complexity, internal pay equity and external market value when
determining a salary level for potential new employees.
With our unparalleled range of benefits, including
top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching
professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we
ensure your holistic growth and happiness.
inclusive of IVF assistance.
401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or
403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
flexible spending accounts.
vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes
a dedicated week off for winter break.
parenthood.
Street Office.
Advantage.
Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available.
For more information on benefits programs, please review our
Comprehensive Benefits
Guide .
Access our Total Compensation Calculator to see what your
total rewards could be at CU. (This position is a University Staff
position)
Please include all relevant experience in your resume to be
accurately assessed against these qualifications. You must meet all
minimum requirements at the time of application to be considered
for this role.
Engineering, or related IT field plus three (3) years of
progressively responsible professional experience as a Platform
Engineer (or a similar position) supporting production
systems
or
Engineering, or related IT field plus five (5) years of
progressively responsible experience as a Platform Engineer (or a
similar position) supporting production systems
with machine learning frameworks;
implementation of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and
release/change management practices;
using public cloud platforms (e.g. AWS services such as EKS, ECS,
or Lambda), including containerized or serverless applications in
production environments; and
supporting incident response using industry tools (e.g. Prometheus,
Grafana, etc.)
integration development, streaming technologies (e.g. Kafka or
RabbitMQ) and
support of technical controls
For full consideration, please attach the following as separate
qualifications you possess and interest in the position.
assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.
Please ensure you check the “Job Specific Attachments” box next to
each document on the “Required Documents” page of the application
for the appropriate documents to be attached.
Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you are not required
to provide your date of birth, dates of school attendance, or dates
of graduation on your resume or cover letter. If an application
requires additional materials, such as a transcript or
certification, you may redact identifying information relating to
your date or birth, dates of school attendance, or dates of
graduation.
For full consideration completed applications must be submitted by
August 14, 2026 . Reference checking is a standard step in
our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact
information, including email addresses and phone numbers, for up to
five references as part of the search process for this
position.
CU Careers; emailed materials will not be considered. *
We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this
position.
The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and
productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we
conduct background investigations for all final applicants being
considered for employment. Background investigations include a
criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial
and/or motor vehicle history. The Immigration Reform and Control
Act requires that a verification of employment eligibility be
documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of
work. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and
equality in education and employment.
We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process.
We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation
through the search process such as alternative formats of this
posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations
throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator
at: systemhr@cu.edu .
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