Manager, OIT Cloud Infrastructure

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is responsible for supporting the IT needs of UC Irvine faculty, students, and staff. Our mission is to provide information technology leadership, services, and innovative solutions to promote the research, education, and community service goals of the University.

The Cloud Infrastructure team within OIT is accountable for the development, implementation, operation, and adoption of AWS cloud services for the UCI campus.

We're looking for an experienced professional to lead our Cloud Infrastructure team. Under the direction of the Director, AI, Cloud & Client Solutions, the Manager, OIT Cloud Infrastructure will spearhead the execution of UC Irvine's cloud migration strategy from our on-premises data center to AWS, establish cloud best practices in AWS and Azure and help lead the transformation of the organization's cloud operating model to DevOps. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to staff according to established policies and management guidance. Administers policies that directly affect subordinate staff. Recommends changes to department policies and practices. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Provides priority setting and workflow analysis. Responsible for defining and implementing cloud best practices, automation, cost optimization and management, and security postures in collaboration with groups across the organization, campus, and vendor partners.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $104,900 - $175,400 (Annual).

Required:

• In-depth knowledge of various areas of IT. Broad knowledge of the IT environment. Has solid knowledge of information systems function.
• Knowledge necessary to design, set up, operate and correct malfunctions involving cloud-based infrastructure and automation.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing AWS/Azure environments.
• Has solid interpersonal and management skills. Demonstrated skill in managing technical staff.
• Has solid knowledge of related principles and concepts to identify and provide solutions to more complex and diverse cloud and infrastructure issues. Solid knowledge of the applications programming development function. Solid ability to gather, organize, and analyze data in the completion of assignments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Requires solid ability to communicate highly technical information in a clear and concise manner to both technical and nontechnical personnel.
• Expert knowledge in cloud architecture, cloud migration strategy, DevOps, and cloud operational excellence across AWS and Azure environments.
• Knowledge of cloud governance, cost management, and operational best practices.
• Skills and abilities in managing enterprise cloud infrastructure, hybrid environments, and cloud networking solutions.
• Has effective project management skill sets.
• Adhere to OIT's cultural values: Collaboration, Respect, Trust, Transparency, Quality, Inclusiveness, Customer Centricity, and Learning and Growth.
• 5-10 years of experience in cloud architecture, cloud migration strategy, DevOps, and AWS and Azure environments.

Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge of secure software development. Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions.
• AWS or Azure cloud foundational, associate, or professional level certifications.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to work after hours, as needed.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.