AWS Cloud Data Architect for Modern Analytics

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking an experienced Data Cloud Architect to lead the modernization of the university's data infrastructure, moving from an on‑premise Oracle warehouse to an AWS cloud environment. The role requires building a secure, scalable cloud foundation and collaborating across teams to enable analytics excellence.

Hybrid work in Utah is required, with 3 days on campus. The position offers competitive compensation and advancement opportunities for established cloud

Qualifications

• Experience migrating on‑premise relational databases to AWS.
• Experience with AWS analytics services (Glue, Airflow, Step Functions, Lambda).
• Higher education experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, build, test and deployment of cloud architecture in AWS.
• Serve as the cloud architect SME for UAIR.
• Oversee AWS VPC configurations and networking.
• Collaborate to deploy AWS ETL services (Glue, AirFlow, Step Functions, Lambda).
• Manage infrastructure for on‑premise Tableau Server connected to AWS data.
• Work with UIT to maintain a secure platform.
• Configure AWS IAM roles and policies for secure access.
• Support UAIR operations in SageMaker Unified Studio.
• Ensure redundancy and backup for all services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues; stay updated on cloud tech.

Skills

AWS Cloud Architecture

ETL Tools

Data Warehousing

Security Best Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS or related field

Master's degree in MIS or related field

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Tools

Tableau

Lucidchart

PeopleSoft

SageMaker

AWS IAM

Job description

The University of Utah is seeking an experienced Data Cloud Architect to lead the modernization of the university's data infrastructure, moving from an on‑premise Oracle warehouse to an AWS cloud environment. The role requires building a secure, scalable cloud foundation and collaborating across teams to enable analytics excellence.

Hybrid work in Utah is required, with 3 days on campus. The position offers competitive compensation and advancement opportunities for established cloud