CloudOps Engineer II

Children's Hospital Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 123,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) seeks a CloudOps Engineer II to lead the development and operation of CHLA’s cloud and hybrid infrastructure. You will work on automation, IaC, monitoring, security, and disaster recovery across cloud and on‑prem environments.

The role supports CHLA’s Linux stack and requires collaboration with senior engineers. The position is 100% remote, with a California residence required, and occasional on-site visits may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant cloud certifications are desirable.
• Master’s Degree and cloud certifications such as AWS/AZURE/GCP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate CHLA’s cloud and hybrid infrastructure.
• Automate infrastructure as code and maintain centralized monitoring and security governance.
• Support CHLA’s Linux environment across cloud, on‑premises, and research systems.
• Provide onsite support when required during investigations or remediation.
• Contribute to cloud disaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure management

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

Linux administration

On-call support

Problem-solving

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/IT

Relevant certification

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Job description

CloudOps Engineer II

Locations:

Los Angeles, California

Job Category:

Information Technology

Position Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Days

Job Description

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

This is 100% remote position. CHLA requires a primary residence in California prior to start date. May require on-site visits depending on department needs.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The CloudOps Engineer II is responsible for the development and operations of CHLA’s cloud and hybrid technology infrastructure. This role focuses on administering cloud infrastructure at scale through automation, infrastructure as code, centralized monitoring, security, governance, lifecycle management, and operational support to ensure that applications and services meet uptime and availability targets.

The position also supports CHLA’s Linux environment across cloud, on-premises, and research systems. This includes centralized configuration management, patching, monitoring, inventory and lifecycle tracking, security compliance, automation, and troubleshooting. The role must be able to provide onsite support when hands-on investigation or remediation is required.

Additionally, the role will help develop and support cloud disaster recovery concepts, testing, documentation, and related initiatives. The CloudOps Engineer II requires a thorough understanding of cloud infrastructure, systems administration, system architecture, networking, automation, and traditional developer practices such as source control management, code reviews, unit testing, and agile principles.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

Required:

• 3-5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure management, systems administration, or a related role.
• In-depth understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Proficiency in automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Experience with system architecture, system administration, and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with developer tools and practices (e.g., source control management, code reviews, unit tests).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and support senior engineers.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and respond to system incidents outside of regular business hours.
• More than 5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure management or related roles.
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud environments.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms and their services.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Strong understanding of cloud disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Knowledge of agile principles and practices.
• Proven ability to document technical processes and configurations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to stay updated with the latest technology trends and apply them to improve cloud infrastructure and services.
• Experience in an academic medical center or large enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and culture.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and participation in audits.

Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms and services, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Experience designing, administering, and supporting scalable, reliable, and secure production cloud environments.
• Experience managing cloud infrastructure at scale using infrastructure as code, automation, centralized monitoring, governance, inventory, and lifecycle-management practices.
• Experience with automation, orchestration, and CI/CD technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, Kubernetes, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD.
• Strong Linux systems administration experience supporting production systems across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Experience managing a Linux server estate through centralized configuration management, patching, monitoring, inventory, lifecycle tracking, security compliance, and automation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving Linux operating systems, services, networking, storage, authentication, performance, and system availability, including the ability to provide onsite support when necessary.
• Experience with cloud disaster recovery, technical documentation, and operational support in a healthcare, academic medical center, or large enterprise environment.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Relevant certification.

Preferred:

Master’s Degree. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, or Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer.

Pay Scale Information

USD $122,573.00 - USD $127,088.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Us

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.