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Senior DevOps Engineer
%3Ctable class=%22MsoNormalTable%22 style=%22border-collapse:collapse;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 0in 0in;mso-table-layout-alt:fixed;mso-yfti-tbllook:1024;%22 border=%220%22 cellspacing=%220%22 cellpadding=%220%22 width=%22624%22%3E%3Ctbody%3E%3Ctr style=%22height:83.25pt;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-irow:0;%22%3E%3Ctd style=%22height:83.25pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:6.5in;%22 colspan=%222%22 width=%22624%22%3E%3Cp class=%22ihrparagraph%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJoin Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education!%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22ihrparagraph%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EAt the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22ihrparagraph%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EBy joining our team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado’s system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22ihrparagraph%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EWe believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you’re passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey.%26nbsp;%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/cu-system%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3ELearn more about CU System Administration%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/td%3E%3C/tr%3E%3Ctr style=%22mso-yfti-irow:1;%22%3E%3Ctd style=%22padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:1.25in;%22 width=%22120%22%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Summary:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/td%3E%3Ctd style=%22padding:0in 0in 0in .1in;vertical-align:top;width:5.25in;%22 width=%22504%22%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EUniversity Information Services (UIS) provides technical services and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to excellence in customer service and technical expertise. Through the development of enterprise applications, UIS supports the University systems used by students, faculty, human resources employees, finance employees, and others.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EThe Senior DevOps Engineer applies an automation mindset leveraging DevOps tools with the application of technical skills and leadership to the areas of application and infrastructure deployment, patching, and support. %26nbsp;This position will serve as a senior technical expert within the UIS Enterprise Cloud Services group. As a part of the ECS CrossApps Middleware team, the Sr. DevOps Engineer performs installation, configuration, upgrade, and day-to-day operational support of a variety of applications and middleware technologies.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EThis position designs, builds, and maintains technical environments, supports system rollouts, responds to and troubleshoots escalated operational issues while managing internal and external customer relationships. %26nbsp;This position informs and advises project managers and stakeholders about project plans and implementation, conducts technical analysis, and produces recommendations. This position is also charged with supporting daily operations of these applications, and must also work with the team to automate processes and procedures, create efficiencies, and provide quality business services to our clients and customers. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EThis position reports to the Assistant Director of Enterprise Cloud Services and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff system.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/td%3E%3C/tr%3E%3Ctr style=%22mso-yfti-irow:2;%22%3E%3Ctd style=%22padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:1.25in;%22 width=%22120%22%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhere You Will Work:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/td%3E%3Ctd style=%22padding:0in 0in 0in .1in;vertical-align:top;width:5.25in;%22 width=%22504%22%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EApplicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EThis role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPlease note, leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months%27 notice before any change can be implemented.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/td%3E%3C/tr%3E%3Ctr style=%22mso-yfti-irow:3;%22%3E%3Ctd style=%22padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:1.25in;%22 width=%22120%22%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEqual Opportunity Statement:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/td%3E%3Ctd style=%22padding:0in 0in 0in .1in;vertical-align:top;width:5.25in;%22 width=%22504%22%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ECU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/td%3E%3C/tr%3E%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd style=%22padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:1.25in;%22 width=%22120%22%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDuties and Responsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/td%3E%3Ctd style=%22padding:0in 0in 0in .1in;vertical-align:top;width:5.25in;%22 width=%22504%22%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EDuties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EServe as a senior technical architect and systems integrator for large complex systems and applications, including monitoring, orchestration, and automation.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ECommunicate and collaborate with application owners/managers, initiative leaders, and project leadership to clarify requirements, develop work plans, document, and lead technical architecture.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EApply DevOps methodologies for building and operating highly available, scalable applications and services.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EEvaluate, build and modify automation for deploying applications and services based on DevOps and GitOps principles internally and for external teams%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EServe as a domain architect providing advice and guidance on new technical solutions and/or architectural changes to existing design, particularly as it pertains to the CrossApps Middleware areas of discipline and support. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMaintain, upgrade, and extend a library of Ansible playbooks, Bash, and Python scripts.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EConfigure applications with GitOps, GitLab deployments, and RESTful APIs.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EGenerate monitoring from Ansible inventory variables and other primary sources.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPrevent drift between environments (e.g. DEV, TEST, STAGE, PROD).%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EEnforce operational scalability and availability of applications, patching, and monitoring of applications.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EConfigure applications for stability, security, and maintainability using technologies such as cloud, on premise, containerization, and DevOps principles.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ETroubleshoot application issues in collaboration with application owners/managers and enterprise infrastructure staff.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EDebug SSL/TLS%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ERespond to and resolve outages and drive postmortems.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EProviding direction and mentoring others in a leading contributor role.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EOn-call support and occasional weekend maintenance support.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EDevelop standards for configuration, documentation, and management.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EDraft process documentation and internal training to the team.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ECoordinate with infrastructure, identity/access management, integrations, and other service providers in planning and/or executing maintenance windows, evaluating and working toward resolution of impacts on application and authentication portfolio.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EProvide backend support for Oracle Fusion Middleware products and various unique applications.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ECreate and maintain base container environments. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EApply patches and upgrade applications. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/td%3E%3C/tr%3E%3Ctr style=%22mso-yfti-irow:4;%22%3E%3Ctd style=%22padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:1.25in;%22 width=%22120%22%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat We Offer:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/td%3E%3Ctd style=%22padding:0in 0in 0in .1in;vertical-align:top;width:5.25in;%22 width=%22504%22%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary:%3C/strong%3E The anticipated hiring range has been established at %3Cstrong%3E%24110,000.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ECU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBenefits: %3C/strong%3EWith our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ENo-cost or low-cost medical %26amp; dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EDisability, Life, Vision Insurance options.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMultiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EEmbrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EA tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EFree RTD EcoPass and free onsite parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMany additional perks %26amp; programs with the %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://advantage.cu.edu/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ECU Advantage%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EAdditional taxable fringe benefits may be available.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EFor more information on benefits programs, please review our %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.cu.edu/node/183087%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EComprehensive Benefits Guide%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EAccess our Total Compensation %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.cu.edu/node/153125%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ECalculator%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E to see what your total rewards could be at CU.%26nbsp; (This position is a University Staff position)%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/td%3E%3C/tr%3E%3Ctr style=%22mso-yfti-irow:5;%22%3E%3Ctd style=%22padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:1.25in;%22 width=%22120%22%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EQualifications:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/td%3E%3Ctd style=%22padding:0in 0in 0in .1in;vertical-align:top;width:5.25in;%22 width=%22504%22%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMinimum Qualifications:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22ihrparagraph%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPlease include all relevant experience in your resume to be accurately assessed against these qualifications.%26nbsp; You must meet all minimum requirements at the time of application to be considered for this role.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EBachelors’ degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent professional experience. %26nbsp;(The educational requirement may be substituted by professional experience on a year-for-year basis).%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EFive (5) years’ experience with a combination of the following:%3C/span%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EApplication engineering and automation technologies, based on enterprise architecture standards.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EDesigning, implementing, and supporting, enterprise-ready container orchestration platforms.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EDeveloping and supporting CI/CD pipelines.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EExperience leveraging industry standards building services in IaaS/PaaS/Cloud environments.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EReading and writing code in multiple languages.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ELinux systems administration%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EOracle Fusion Middleware: Java application servers; WebLogic; Oracle Identity Solutions (e.g., OUD, OID, OVD, OIM), and/or Ping Identity; Oracle Service Bus; Oracle%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EEnterprise Data Quality, Oracle SOA Suite%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EExperience working with Tableau, Cognos, Neo4J%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EExperience working with Docker, Rancher 2 and Kubernetes%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EConfiguration management and scripting%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ESeven (7) years’ experience with a combination of the following:%3C/span%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ECertifications and/or demonstrated experience in major cloud platforms (i.e. AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle Cloud), container orchestration platforms (i.e. K8), and configuration management tools (i.e. Ansible). %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EDemonstrated experience configuring and utilizing monitoring, alerting and logging solutions, such as Elastic Stack (aka ELK Stack) and Greylog%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EExperience implementing or integrating with standards-based Identity and Service Providers (e.g., OpenID Connect, SAML2)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EExperience constructing highly secure, reliable, and performant solutions with open-source technologies.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EExperience working in a 24x7 operational environment with on-call and production support responsibility.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EExperience with disaster recovery planning and testing%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ETo be successful in this position a candidate will need the following:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EBe a self-starter, quick learner, curious investigator, and a programmer (shell scripting).%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ESolid knowledge of networking, Linux (and some Windows) system administration, web servers, application servers, database servers, SSL/TLS, logging, clustering, monitoring, RESTful APIs, and container/orchestration.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EAbility to apply best practices, design patterns, and DevOps / GitOps principles.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EEnvision automating everything such that all the organization’s systems could be re-created from a git repo.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EAbility to troubleshoot, resolve, and explain complex problems and discuss trade-offs of potential solutions.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ESkilled in finding, fixing, repairing, and preventing issues.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EAbility to learn and use new applications and computer languages, including the use of source 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Job Details
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Primary Location: Denver
Department: S0001 -- System Administration, 50119 - University InformationServices
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Oct 28, 2026
Unposting Date: Nov 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Posting Contact Name: System HR Recruiting
Posting Contact Email: systemhr.recruiting@cu.edu
Position Number: 00705165
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 5+ years in application engineering, container orchestration, CI/CD, IaaS/PaaS/Cloud, Linux administration, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Docker, Kubernetes, and scripting; must be Colorado resident or relocate within a month.
Key Responsibilities
- automating deployments
- supporting applications
- troubleshooting issues
Skills & Tools
Ansible, Bash, Python, GitLab, RESTful APIs, Oracle Fusion Middleware, WebLogic, Oracle Identity Solutions, Oracle Service Bus, Oracle SOA Suite, Tableau, Cognos, Neo4J, Docker, Rancher 2, Kubernetes, Elastic Stack, GreyLog, OpenID Connect, SAML2, Linux, Windows
Job Details
- Category: Information Technology
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Colorado, United States
- Salary: USD 110,000 – 110,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Generous parental leave
About University of Colorado
A university system administration office providing essential services to campuses and the Office of the President. — Industry: Education