Cloud Solutions Engineer

University of North Carolina System; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The UNC System Office is seeking a Cloud Solutions Engineer to design, develop, deploy, and support cloud-based solutions using AWS, IaC, and AI integrations to advance enterprise digital transformation across UNC institutions.

The role collaborates with business stakeholders, developers, data engineers, and technology teams to translate requirements into scalable, secure, and automated deployments, leveraging serverless architectures and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Masters' and 2-4 years' experience; or Bachelors and 3-5 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.
• Minimum of three years of progressive experience in the information technology field including experience in technology support, or an equivalent combination of education andexperience.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement cloud-native applications and enterprise integrations.
• Design, develop, deploy, and support cloud-based solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, data engineers, and technology teams.
• Promote cloud best practices, operational excellence, and continuous innovation.

Skills

AWS architecture

Platform engineering

CI/CD pipelines

AI integration

Education

Masters degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

Terraform

Serverless frameworks

APIs / Microservices

IAM & security tooling

Job description

About the Opportunity

The Cloud Solutions Engineerdesigns, develops, deploys, and supports cloud-based solutions thatadvance enterprise digital transformation initiatives. This positioncombines expertise in AWS cloud services, application deployment,infrastructure automation, and emerging artificial intelligencetechnologies to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions thatsupport system-wide platforms and business objectives.

The position is responsible for architecting and implementingcloud-native applications, enterprise integrations, serverlesssolutions, AI-enabled services, and automated deployment pipelines.Working collaboratively with business stakeholders, developers, dataengineers, and technology teams, the Cloud Solutions Engineer translatesbusiness requirements into reliable technical solutions while promotingcloud best practices, operational excellence, and continuousinnovation.

The ideal candidate possesses strong AWS technical expertise, experiencewith Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud application deployment, AIservice integration, and enterprise platform engineering. This rolerequires a combination of strategic thinking, and hands-onimplementation skills.

This position is a remote work arrangement with occasional travel required to the UNC System Office located in Raleigh, NC. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

About the UNC System Office

The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press.

About the Team

The Information Technology division works collaborativelywith UNC constituent institutions to help ensure efficient and cost-effectiveintegration of new technologies that meet common and unique needs of the 17institutions. The division is also charged with managing the highly complexenterprise-wide data modernization efforts that will enable the System tobetter monitor, evaluate, and manage our enterprise; as well as facilitatetimely comparisons across the 17 institutions and create better data-sharingcapabilities for smarter and more efficient data-driven decisions.

The Digital Transformation Department drives innovation andmodernization across the organization by leveraging emerging technologies,cloud platforms, data-driven solutions, and artificial intelligence to improveoperational efficiency, enhance user experiences, and advance strategicobjectives. The department partners with business and technology stakeholdersto identify opportunities for process improvement, develop scalable digitalsolutions, and implement enterprise-wide platforms that increase collaboration,automation, and service delivery. Through continuous evaluation of evolvingtechnologies and best practices, the department enables organizationaltransformation while ensuring solutions remain secure, accessible, sustainable,and aligned with system goals.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills

Masters' and 2-4 years' experience; or Bachelors and 3-5 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Competencies

Minimum of three years ofprogressive experience in the information technology field including experiencein technology support, or an equivalent combination of education andexperience.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

Experience in designing and implementing AWS-based cloud solutions, with expertise in cloud-native application architecture, multi-account AWS environments, enterprise integration patterns, and hybrid cloud connectivity. Strong background in platform engineering and automation, including Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, and Terraform; CI/CD pipeline development; shared services platforms; serverless application deployment; and monitoring and observability. Skilled in developing AI and intelligent solutions through generative AI integration, Amazon Bedrock and related AI services, intelligent automation workflows, AI-powered application features, and the evaluation of emerging AI technologies. Proven ability to modernize and integrate applications through API development and management, event-driven architectures, enterprise system integration, and microservices-based serverless solutions. Knowledgeable in security and governance, including IAM and identity management, Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA), cloud security best practices, compliance and governance controls, and risk management. Effective at collaborating with business and technical stakeholders, providing solution consulting and requirements analysis, producing technical documentation, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and researching innovative technologies to deliver business value.

• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Employment Type: EHRA
• EHRA Category:Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
• Position Number: 20064048
• Special Instructions to Applicants: The posting remains open until filled, but applications received by Monday, November 9,2026, will receive priority consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum)is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum)participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Human Resources Contact Information

Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: [e-mail].