Cloud Systems Administrator for the Cornell Library

Are you a problem solver who loves tackling diverse challenges? Do you excel at learning new technologies quickly? Are you passionate about working with data-driven IT systems and collaborating with developers and application owners to enhance and support applications and servers?

We are seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to join our team in a cloud-first, DevOps-driven environment. If you're ready to take on a dynamic role, here's what you'll be doing:

Your Responsibilities:

• Systems Installation and Maintenance: Handle system installation, integration, administration, upgrades, maintenance, and custom configurations.

• Automation and Deployment: Automate, build, deploy, and release code across different environments.

• Cloud Infrastructure Automation: Work with AWS, Terraform, OpenStack, Jenkins, Linux, Docker containers, and more.

• Collaboration: Partner with the Library Systems team on best practices, industry trends, and reducing technical debt.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with CUL-IT staff, including development teams and managers, to understand their projects and business needs and implement supportable solution architectures.

• Lifecycle Management: Manage the lifecycle of Library servers, applications, and databases.

• Cloud Migration Support: Aid in the migration to cloud infrastructure and the development of new cloud services using best practices.

• Standardized Deployment: Deploy applications using the team’s configuration management tools.

• On-Call Support: Participate in periodic on-call shifts within the Library Systems team.

• Documentation: Maintain documentation to support the operational management of applications and servers.

What You’ll Gain:

• Problem-Solving Opportunities: Engage in diverse challenges that keep your skills sharp.

• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative team setting.

• Continuous Learning: Continuously develop your skills and stay updated with new technologies.

Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to leveraging cloud technology to enhance library services.

This position may be performed at a remote location within the Continental United States, Alaska or Hawaii.  The specifics of this arrangement will be reviewed with you when you begin the position, and the University must approve of the desired remote work location.  The University reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the remote work arrangement at any time.  For more information about possible tax implications for those working remotely outside of New York State, please visit our flexible work website. 

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and well-being.

• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and well-being.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in an information technology field, or three to five years experience in software systems maintenance, support, security, and design; in-depth use of information systems technology;

• Skilled with Linux system administration including maintenance and monitoring of web servers, databases, and applications.

• Knowledge of shell scripting and one or more modern programming languages such as Python, Java, Ruby, Go etc.

• Knowledge of IT security best practices and basic understanding of networking

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Experience with technical requirements analysis and IT project implementation.

• Experience with cloud hosting (preferably Amazon Web Services)

• Visa sponsorship for this position is not available.

• No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Library IT systems in a higher-education environment

• Issue-tracking software like JIRA

• Solr

• Continuous integration/delivery and  infrastructure-as-code tools

​Essential Working Conditions:

Visual - Close concentration

To Apply:

You must submit a cover letter and resume, preferably as one document, to be considered for this position.

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