Cloud Systems Engineer (remote)

The Highlights:

Empowering student success through secure, reliable technology

At the heart of every transformative educational experience is a strong and dependable technology foundation. We are seeking an experienced Cloud Systems Engineer who is passionate about leveraging enterprise platforms to support teaching, learning, and research.

In this role, you will help steward our cloud and on-prem platforms ensuring that students, faculty, and staff can connect, collaborate, and innovate seamlessly. With a strong focus on Microsoft 365, you will deliver secure and reliable collaboration services while also contributing to our broader cloud and on-prem infrastructure ecosystem that supports the academic experience.

Your Impact

Technology at our institution is not just about systems, it's about people and possibility. Your work will:

• Enable effective communication and collaboration across the university
• Support essential academic and administrative operations from admissions through graduation
• Strengthen the security and resilience of systems that protect institutional data
• Help build a flexible digital campus that supports on-campus, remote, and hybrid experiences

What You'll Do

Advance Enterprise and Digital Learning Environments

• Administer and enhance the Microsoft 365 platform, with a focus on security, compliance, and usability
• Deliver reliable enterprise services that support teaching, learning, and operations
• Contribute to platform governance and architectural decisions
• Partner with IT and campus stakeholders to align services with institutional priorities

Lead Microsoft 365 Collaboration & Messaging

• Support and govern Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power Automate, and Copilot
• Manage messaging, collaboration, and compliance capabilities across the platform
• Implement security, retention, and governance policies
• Troubleshoot complex issues across cloud services
• Support service lifecycle management and modernization initiatives

Support Cloud Platforms

• Contribute to the administration and growth of Microsoft Azure services
• Help design scalable, secure solutions to meet evolving needs
• Participate in governance, identity management, and cost optimization efforts

Maintain and Modernize Infrastructure

• Support on-premises systems, including VMware environments
• Assist with backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Contribute to storage/SAN platform management
• Support modernization efforts bridging on-prem and cloud environments

Collaborate Across the University

• Partner with IT Security, Networking, and academic units to deliver integrated solutions
• Provide technical expertise to support campus initiatives
• Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement efforts

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a technology field, with 3-5+ years of application/system administration and Microsoft 365 platform experience or equivalent work experience.

• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 services (messaging, collaboration, identity, and security) in an enterprise environment

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure

• Working knowledge of private infrastructure, including:

• VMware virtualization

• Backup and recovery solutions

• Storage/SAN platforms

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills

• A collaborative mindset and commitment to supporting a diverse academic community

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or other mission-driven environments
• Knowledge of PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, or automation practices
• Relevant certifications (Microsoft 365, Azure, or infrastructure technologies)

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on student success
• Work in a collaborative environment with meaningful impact
• Help shape a modern, secure, and inclusive digital campus
• Access opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning

Apply

If you're motivated to make a meaningful impact through technology and enjoy working at the intersection of cloud services, enterprise systems, and education, we encourage you to apply. For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $74,367 to $100,000/year.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

Vincentian Mission:

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.