Windows Server and Azure Administrator (IT Administrator IV), Division of Technology Solutions
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Windows Server and Azure Administrator will serve as a technical thought leader and SME for the University of Tennessee System Administration (UTSA) cloud ecosystem of partners, customers, and service providers. The position will plan, analyze, design, test, and deploy enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure cloud SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS solutions. The position will also serve as a technical subject matter expert on both cloud and on-premises Windows infrastructure systems, and will apply technical expertise in Microsoft cloud offerings to promote innovative enterprise solutions for the University of Tennessee. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and deployment of enterprise-scale Azure solutions.
- Lead technical discussions with UTSA IT leadership that drive decisions and implementation approaches focused on cloud-based solutions.
- Design architectures with Microsoft Azure to meet the University’s technical, security, and business needs.
- Execute on implementation plans to deploy Azure infrastructure and move workloads to Azure.
- Review and manage technical requirements and business functional requirements to establish new cloud platforms.
- Architect and design solutions to meet functional and non-functional requirements in the Azure environment.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalency (CS, CE, CIS, IS, MIS, or engineering discipline) or equivalent work experience and/or related certifications.
- Minimum of 5+ years overall IT industry experience.
- Experience in architecting and designing technical solutions for Microsoft-centric solutions.
- Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure solutions, including enterprise directories, on-premises hosting platforms, and datacenter storage and networking.
- Knowledge of cloud system engineering principles and considerations.
- Experience in cloud architectures, including web, application, and database components.
- Strong project management experience.
- Ability to communicate and present complex information both verbally and in written form.
- 2+ years of relevant Microsoft Azure design & delivery experience including using service and hosting solutions such as private/public cloud IaaS, PaaS and SaaS platforms.
- Extensive, real-world experience designing technology components for enterprise solutions and defining solution architectures and reference architectures with a focus on cloud technologies.
- Understanding of Azure SQL Database, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure DevOps preferred.
- Experience with Azure Governance and Best Practices (Role Based Access Control, Networking Architectures, Cost Management controls, etc.).
- Knowledge of cloud security controls including tenant isolation, encryption at rest, encryption in transit, key management, vulnerability assessments, application firewalls, SIEM, etc.
- Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell / CLI) for deployment and management on Azure.
Job: Information Technology Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Ut Department Of Technology Solutions
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Aug 6, 2021, 10:21:25 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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