KESC Cloud Systems Engineer

Job Profile:
Applications Developer 4

Job Family:
IT Applications

Time Type:
Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:
$120,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Designs, develops, and troubleshoots complex software and applications in support of establishing a sustainable institutional technological infrastructure. This individual also conducts non-routine system analysis, contributes to strategy development, and may provide training.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range:

• $94,300 - $120,000 per year; DOE

Job Description:

The Knowledge Enterprise Secure Cloud (KESC) is a suite of secure computing services at ASU that includes dedicated virtual machines, a HIPAA-compliant supercomputer, secure data storage, and public cloud environments. KESC technical staff in ASU Research Computing (RC) are entrusted with finding and supporting solutions for some of the most challenging problems at the university. As a cloud engineer in KESC, you will support regulated and restricted data, working directly with researchers managing sensitive datasets, including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and HIPAA-regulated health data. This role requires expertise in Microsoft Azure, infrastructure as code (IaC), secure networking, and data management in regulated environments. You will collaborate closely with researchers and compliance experts to deliver secure computing solutions that directly impact innovative research at ASU.

This position manages infrastructure and supports research subject toITAR(Title 22 of the US Code of Federal Regulations) andEAR(Title 15 of the US Code of Federal Regulations) control and requires candidates to meet the definition of US person as defined in as defined by22 C.F.R. 120.62 and 15 C.F.R. 772.1.

Essential Duties:

• Participate fully in building, configuring, and running secure environments within Microsoft Azure GCC High, ensuring compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) L2 requirements (NIST 800-171r2 controls, DFARS , 7019, 7020, 2021, and CFR 32 part 170).
• Develop and maintain IaC using terraform, cloud build, and other tools to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources.
• Adopt and advocate for best practices in DevOps methodologies while adhering to strong security principles.
• Abide by all regulated KESC policies and procedures for the maintenance, configuration, and operation of secure systems.
• Work with researchers on issues pertinent to regulated data, during office hours or via support tickets.
• Monitor systems and support and collaborate with researchers, IT (e.g., system administrators, network, and security), and external partners (including vendors) to resolve issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with ASU's cybersecurity and compliance teams, and external partners to ensure continuous monitoring, patching, and documentation to maintain regulatory requirements.
• Participate in change control, audit evidence collection, and incident response processes.
• Participate in the rotating on-call schedule (after hours emergencies and tickets).
• Document new processes, update and contribute to existing documentation as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

Evidence of:

• Secure and regulated data and systems-specific knowledge (HIPAA-regulated data, CUI)
• Familiarity with NIST control frameworks, including 800-171 and/or 800-53

Experience in:

• Regulated and restricted data environments
• Azure (Azure Virtual Desktop, Entra ID, hybrid environments)
• Google Cloud Platform (VPC Service Controls, Assured Workloads, Pub/Sub)
• Terraform
• CI/CD pipelines and other automation in the context of cloud infrastructure management
• Version control (Gitlab, Github)
• Scripting languages (bash, python, powershell)
• Knowledge of networking (firewalls, routing, protocols)
• Working with environments that have compliance requirements
• Incident response activities (root cause analysis, event log analysis - in conjunction with other key personnel)

Working Environment:

• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse) and associated computer/technology peripherals.
  
  • Work laptop will be provided
  • Technology use plan includes partial personal cellular-plan reimbursement
• This position is remote eligible. Due to security requirements, a dedicated, enclosed work space is required, that adheres to the following:
  
  • No shared working spaces
  • Must have dedicated, private internet access (no open/public wifi)
  • No access outside of the United States and its territories

Department Statement:

Each year since 2016, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university's culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all eleven years the category has existed.

ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. To learn more about how Knowledge Enterprise is a place for your career to grow, visit

At Knowledge Enterprise, RTO Research Computing, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team.

Working at ASU has additional perks and OUTSTANDING benefits, which include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit

Driving Requirement:
Driving is not required for this position.

Location:
Off-Campus: Mesa/Tempe

Funding:
No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

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• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

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Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

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Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

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ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.