Returning Candidate? Log back in! Cloud Platform Engineer I Requisition Number 80747 Reg/Temp Regular Employment Type Full-Time Shift Day Work Schedule 8-5 Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical Location Name Information Technology Services Workplace Set Up Hybrid City SALT LAKE CITY State UT Department COR ISC 17A ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS Category Information Technology Overview

* This role requires U.S. citizenship to meet federal contract requirements related to access to sensitive government data.

 

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

 

The DevOps Engineer I (i.e. Cloud Platform Engineer I) is a technical contributor who performs routine cloud operations and supports incremental software deployments. This position focuses on the execution of routine cloud operations, including resource provisioning, maintenance of established CI/CD pipelines, and basic troubleshooting in coordination with senior engineers. This position serves as a liaison between development and operations teams, enabling consistent, reliable release processes and supporting the overall software deployment lifecycle. This position assists in developing and maintaining automated release tools, identifying basic system needs, ensuring operational stability, and contributing to a smooth flow from code commit through deployment. This position follows agile workflows and delivery timelines. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

 

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities Supports software releases by monitoring and running CI/CD pipelines, performing basic checks, coordinating routine deployments, and escalating issues.Assists with cloud provisioning and routine infrastructure tasks using approved IaC modules, applying IAM settings, performing patching and maintenance, and ensuring deployments meet baseline requirements.Collaborates with development and infrastructure teams to support lifecycle activities, enable smooth handoffs, encourage automation, and improve communication for faster delivery.Performs customer support and basic troubleshooting of code, deployment, and operational issues; monitors performance to identify and escalate potential problems.Maintains and updates operational runbooks, documentation, and low‑code automation models to ensure consistency and repeatability.Performs automated patching, server decommissioning, CIS hardening, and host configuration tasks within cloud-native environments using IaC.Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesFoundational understanding of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Awareness of basic cloud security and networking concepts (VPC/VNet, IAM, firewalls, etc.).Basic proficiency in one language (Python or PowerShell) for simple automation.Basic proficiency in cloud, scripting, or DevOps concepts.Familiarity with consuming IaC templates (Terraform or CloudFormation).Exposure to one configuration management tool (Ansible, etc.).Basic working knowledge of development processes and programming concepts.Strong communication and customer‑service orientation.Performs work under direct supervision, handling basic issues and escalating more complex problems.Ability to follow detailed instructions, adhere to runbooks, and escalate appropriately. Qualifications QualificationsRequiredAssociate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent experience. Qualifications (Preferred) Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Physical Requirements Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

 

 

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EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

 

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

 

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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