Fast Facts

WGU is seeking a Cloud Engineer II to perform software deployments and implement monitoring solutions within a collaborative team focused on enhancing online education access.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include software deployment, maintaining monitoring solutions, improving infrastructure responsiveness, and providing technical support for development teams.

Skills: Candidates must have extensive knowledge of AWS, Linux, scripting in multiple languages (Bash, Java, Python, Node.js), and experience with DevOps concepts and monitoring tools.

Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or a related field, along with relevant experience in AWS and Linux administration. AWS certifications are preferred.

Location: The job is located at the Salt Lake City Office in the United States, with no specified remote options.

Compensation: $105600 - $158400 / Annually

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Technical 407Pay Range: $105,600.00 - $158,400.00

Job Description

Job Duties

• Performs software deployments.
• Implements and maintains monitoring solutions.
• Deploys automation of software deployment and automation tools.
• Increases application and system responsiveness.
• Monitors performance by anticipating and correcting operational issues before occurrence.
• Creates more stable operating environments by continuously improving infrastructure to be easily deployable and scalable.
• Utilizes in-house documentation tools for progressing tickets and gathering approvals for work.
• Documents progress and reports on delays/roadblocks to leadership.
• Provides technical and process expertise for various development teams.
• Participates and possibly leads various maintenance and innovation-based projects.
• Supports the team’s on-call rotation.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

KSAs

• Comprehensive understanding of AWS core technologies and tools
• Strong administration knowledge of Linux
• Knowledge and experience scripting/programming in Bash, Java, Python, and Node.js
• Understanding of DevOps, Scrum, and ITIL concepts
• Understanding of Virtualization and/or Containerization
• Understanding of GitFlow model and Continuous Integration with Travis or Jenkins
• Knowledge and experience using Configuration Management Tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Chef, and SaltStack
• Knowledge and experience using monitoring tools like Dynatrace, Nagios, CloudWatch, or IPMon
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Self-starter with a drive to work autonomously as a member of a collaborative team
• Strong service-oriented focus with a customer service attitude
• Strong analytical skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field
• 3 years of experience working with AWS
• 5 years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator/Engineer
• 5 years of experience interfacing with development and/or operational teams
• 2 AWS Associate Certifications or 1 Professional certificate
• Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Linux based certifications

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.