Cloud Systems Engineer III

Orange County's Credit Union; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County’s Federal Credit Union in Santa Ana, CA, seeks a Cloud Systems Engineer to build and operate secure, scalable cloud and on‑premises infrastructure. You will manage Windows Server environments (2012/2016/2019), Linux servers, and Intune endpoint management, while developing IaC and deployment pipelines to meet availability, performance, and compliance demands.

The role emphasizes automation with Bash scripts, Ansible playbooks, and cloud integrations (AWS/Azure), supporting hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience administering Windows Server environments (2012, 2016, 2019).
• Experience with Linux server administration and scripting.
• Proficiency with Intune for endpoint management and policy deployment.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 environments, including installation, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Manage Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and related Windows Server roles and features.
• Monitor server health, performance, and capacity; identify and resolve issues.
• Write and maintain Bash scripts to automate Linux administration; develop Ansible playbooks for IaC practices.
• Support integration between Linux workloads and cloud services (AWS and/or Azure) in hybrid environments.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Intune

IaC

Ansible

Bash scripting

Cloud platforms

Tools

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Technical Santa Ana, CA, US

Salary Range: $123,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

Cloud Systems Engineer opportunity at Orange County’s Federal Credit Union -

Why Join Us?

At Orange County’s Federal Credit Union, we don’t just offer banking services, we create meaningful relationships that empower our members and enrich our community. With over 86 years of trust, $3 billion in assets, and 145,000+ members, we’ve built a reputation for excellence—and we’re just getting started.

Our commitment to people, performance, and purpose has earned us the #1 spot in the Orange County Register’s 2024 & 2025 Best Credit Union list, and the voices of our employees have earned us the Peter Barron Stark Award for Workplace Satisfaction. When you join us, you’re not just taking the next step in your career; you’re joining a team that loves where they work.

The targeted annual salary range is $123,000.00 to $135,000.00. Final offer will be determined based on experience, education, training/certifications and specialized skills.

• Health Coverage: Comprehensive benefits, including Anthem, Delta Dental, and VSP, effective from your first day.
• Financial Security: Life insurance at no cost and a 401(k) plan with an employer match up to 6%.
• Work-Life Balance: 13 days of vacation and seven (7) sick days annually and paid holidays.
• Recognition & Growth: Annual merit increases, discretionary and referral bonuses, as well as educational grants up to $1,000 per year.

Position Summary:

Under general direction, builds and operates secure, reliable, and scalable cloud and on-premises server infrastructure. Administers Microsoft Windows Server environments (2012, 2016, and 2019) alongside Linux-based systems and manages endpoint and device compliance via Microsoft Intune. Implements cloud platform capabilities (compute, storage, networking, identity, security, observability, and automation) to support application teams and meet availability, performance, and compliance requirements. Develops and maintains Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and deployment pipelines; troubleshoots complex issues and participates in incident response and continuous improvement efforts across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Windows Server Administration:

• Administer and maintain Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019 environments, including installation, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, and related Windows Server roles and features.
• Monitor server health, performance, and capacity; identify and resolve hardware, OS, and application-layer issues.
• Perform server hardening and apply security baselines in alignment with CIS benchmarks and organizational compliance requirements.
• Support backup, restore, and disaster recovery operations for Windows-based workloads, including periodic testing and documentation of recovery procedures.
• Plan and execute Windows Server upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning in coordination with application and security teams.
• Administer Linux-based servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or equivalent distributions) including installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Manage Linux services, processes, file systems, user accounts, and permissions in accordance with least privilege standards.
• Write and maintain shell scripts (Bash) to automate routine Linux administration tasks and reduce operational toil; develop and maintain Ansible playbooks as part of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to automate configuration management and system provisioning.
• Support integration between Linux workloads and cloud services (AWS and/or Azure), ensuring consistent security and operational standards across hybrid environments.

Microsoft Intune & Endpoint Management:

• Manage and administer Microsoft Intune for device enrollment, compliance policy enforcement, and configuration profile deployment across Windows, iOS, and Android endpoints.
• Develop and maintain Intune-based application deployment packages and update rings to ensure consistent, secure software delivery.
• Monitor device compliance posture and remediate non‑compliant endpoints in collaboration with security and helpdesk teams.
• Integrate Intune with Azure Active Directory (Entra ID