Cloud Engineer

Full Job Description

Cloud Engineer

Department: IT Data Center And Hosting

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state.

More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort.

In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary

Cloud Engineer

Spend your days supporting one of the most ambitious hybrid cloud transformations in higher education at the University of South Carolina.

Located in the heart of Columbia, SC, USC’s Division of Information Technology is modernizing its infrastructure to support cloud-first services, AI readiness, and enterprise resiliency.

As a Cloud Engineer, you will work hands-on with Azure, virtualization, and automation technologies that directly power the university’s academic, research, and administrative missions—while collaborating with a forward-thinking team shaping USC’s future-state IT environment.

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for implementing, operating, and improving USC’s hybrid cloud and virtualization platforms.

This role focuses on execution—supporting Azure adoption, VMware lifecycle management, automation initiatives, and resiliency improvements—while partnering closely with the Infrastructure Architect and systems teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support cloud platforms (Azure preferred), including provisioning, monitoring, backup, and lifecycle management

• Maintain and optimize virtualization environments, including VMware compute and capacity planning

• Develop automation and scripting solutions to improve consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency

• Support disaster recovery, backup validation, and infrastructure resiliency initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of experience in systems engineering, cloud engineering, or virtualization platforms

• Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS , or similar cloud services

• Working knowledge of VMware, infrastructure automation, and scripting tools

• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to collaborate across technical teams

Why Join Us?

• Participation in a large-scale hybrid cloud and infrastructure modernization program

• Collaboration with experienced architects and engineers

• Exposure to enterprise cloud governance, automation, and resiliency design

• Mission-driven work supporting teaching, research, and student success

Perks of the University of South Carolina

• Downtown COLA Location: Enjoy working in the heart of Columbia, SC, with easy access to vibrant city life, dining, and cultural events.

• Energetic Leadership: Thrive under the guidance of an innovative leadership team driving IT transformation at USC .

• Comprehensive Benefits: State retirement, healthcare, and generous leave programs.

• Mission-Driven Impact: Support education, research, and student success at scale.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• 3–5+ years of experience in systems engineering or cloud engineering

• Experience with Azure, AWS , or similar cloud platforms

• Strong understanding of virtualization (VMware preferred)

• Familiarity with automation tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or Azure automation

• Knowledge of identity, security, networking, and storage fundamentals

• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Cloud platform management (Azure preferred)

• Virtualization and compute lifecycle support

• Infrastructure automation and scripting

• Monitoring, patching, and performance tuning

• Disaster recovery and backup best practices

• Effective communication, teamwork, and cross-functional coordination

Job Close Date

04/27/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time.

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by April 27, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance

• Retirement Programs

• Paid Tuition

• Dependent Scholarships

• Annual Leave

• Sick Leave

• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Professional Development Opportunities

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To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7000287

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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