Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Engineer: Scale & Automate

Stanford University; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University seeks an accomplished Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to build scalable systems in cloud and on-prem environments. The role focuses on mobility between Hybrid work models, implementing cloud functionality, and migrating processes to cloud with CI/CD and IaC automation.

Responsibilities include developing IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, scripting with Python, Terraform, and managing OCI/AWS resources, ensuring security, cost efficiency, and resilience.

Qualifications

• Cloud infrastructure experience including AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI.
• Extensive Terraform and IaC experience.
• Experience with automated deployment and CI/CD pipelines.
• Unix/Linux administration and scripting in Python or similar.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS in native or hybrid environments.
• Develop automation scripts and provision resources with Terraform.
• Monitor and optimize performance, cost, and security.
• Design connectivity between campus infrastructure and cloud resources.
• Collaborate with development teams for high performance cloud solutions.
• Ensure monitoring coverage and fast incident response.
• Advise on best practices for cloud services lifecycle.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

AWS

OCI

Terraform

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Networking

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience

Tools

Terraform

AWS CLI

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Git

Puppet

OCI

Job description

Redwood City, CA, United States (Hybrid)

Job Description

Build and maintain scalable, highly available, and resilient systems in the cloud and on-prem. Implement any new cloud functionality or migrate existing processes to the cloud and maintain them. Build and deploy systems utilizing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery framework and infrastructure automation.

This is a hybrid-eligible position.

Core Responsibilities

• Build and manage IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services (e.g., compute, storage, network, security, administration, automation, application services, and databases) in either native cloud or hybrid cloud environments. Will ensure that the infrastructure is properly optimized for performance, cost, and security.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using high-level with a 'devops language' (such as Python, etc) and infrastructure-as-code templates to provision and manage Oracle OCI and AWS resources using Terraform.
• Engineer processes across various areas like servers, applications, and databases and monitor them to ensure everything works as it should, taking necessary steps to facilitate spikes in traffic and usage.
• Take responsibility for infrastructure resource design and performance optimization, backup and recovery strategies and implementation, as well as monitoring the overall health of the environment.
• Develop and maintain efficient and appropriate connectivity solutions between various campus infrastructure to ensure necessary data is available as needed.
• Collaborate with application development and infrastructure teams to optimize cloud-based solutions, ensuring high performance and cost-effectiveness
• Ensure monitoring coverage for applications and proactively monitor and manage the health of applications/systems; responsible and accountable for driving the root cause and ensuring all issues are addressed and resolved in a timely fashion.
• Implement Best Practices for IaaS, PaaS services lifecycle

Build and maintain scalable, highly available, and resilient systems in the cloud and on-prem. Implement any new cloud functionality or migrate existing processes to the cloud and maintain them. Build and deploy systems utilizing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery framework and infrastructure automation.

This is a hybrid-eligible position.

Core Responsibilities

• Build and manage IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services (e.g., compute, storage, network, security, administration, automation, application services, and databases) in either native cloud or hybrid cloud environments. Will ensure that the infrastructure is properly optimized for performance, cost, and security.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using high-level with a 'devops language' (such as Python, etc) and infrastructure-as-code templates to provision and manage Oracle OCI and AWS resources using Terraform.
• Engineer processes across various areas like servers, applications, and databases and monitor them to ensure everything works as it should, taking necessary steps to facilitate spikes in traffic and usage.
• Take responsibility for infrastructure resource design and performance optimization, backup and recovery strategies and implementation, as well as monitoring the overall health of the environment.
• Develop and maintain efficient and appropriate connectivity solutions between various campus infrastructure to ensure necessary data is available as needed.
• Collaborate with application development and infrastructure teams to optimize cloud-based solutions, ensuring high performance and cost-effectiveness
• Ensure monitoring coverage for applications and proactively monitor and manage the health of applications/systems; responsible and accountable for driving the root cause and ensuring all issues are addressed and resolved in a timely fashion.
• Implement Best Practices for IaaS, PaaS services lifecycle

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate Cloud Infrastructure experience including but not limited to AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI
• Extensive Experience with AWS server deployment using AWS CLI, HashiCorp Terraform.
• Experience in orchestrating environment deployment from OS all the way through the application layers of a solution, using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Puppet and many others.
• Experience with Servers, Infrastructure, Platform Sizing, Infrastructure Cost Reduction
• Experience with automated deployment/ Continuous Integration/ Release
• Demonstrate experience in Network Security and Network awareness principal.
• Demonstrate a full-stack infrastructure including but not limited to database, web server, application server development as code.
• Good understanding & experience of Networking, Firewall, Security hardening, storage and OS software package management in Unix Environment.
• Strong understanding of Cloud Technologies with focus on AWS and OCI.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of infrastructure APIs on cloud platforms such as EC2/VM/Bare Metal/Containers, Storage/EBS/Volumes, Network/VPC/Subnet, Network Interfaces, etc.
• Extensive experience with deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) patterns using Terraform
• Ability to script proficiently using Unix Shell, Python for automation.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member and self-motivated in learning new technology.
• Excellent communication, presentation and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with vendors and system service providers, provide administration for system solutions, and act as a liaison.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Single Sign-On SAML, OpenID is a plus.
• Experience with AWS SQS, API Gateway, OAuth 2.0 & RESTful APIs is a plus.
• Experience in Oracle OCI is highly recommended.
• AWS , OCI certifications preferred.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The expected pay range for this position is $150,922 – $155,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for you:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources.Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form .

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Fixed Term N
• Stanford Schools and Units Office of Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer
• Full time or Part time Full Time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Job Category Information Technology Srvcs
• Posting Date 06/22/2026, 05:23 PM
• Grade K
• Job Identification 107211

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Benefits that support you, and your future

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

$6000+ annual tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Free and discounted commuter transportation

Applies to regular full-time positions.

Notice to Applicants

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Stanford University provides job pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a particular job. The specific pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic work location, relevant knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, years of relevant experience, depth and breadth of relevant experience, and performance; further including but not limited to other business and organization needs such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the university, school/ unit, department, as well as job reporting relations hips.

Why work at Stanford

World-changing work in a culture of continuous learning

An inspiring community that values collaboration

High-quality health and wellness benefits that put you and your family first

Access to world-class education and career development, with tuition reimbursement, training assistance, and more