LEAD APPLICATION SYSTEMS ANALYST(TECHNICAL MANAGER)

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 94,300 - 117,800; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking a Lead Application Systems Analyst (Technical Manager) to provide technical direction for enterprise infrastructure and platform engineering. This role requires a bachelor's degree and seven years of experience, focusing on automation, DevOps practices, and hands-on technical leadership.

The ideal candidate will lead a team responsible for backend infrastructure, developing automated frameworks and integrations with tools like Terraform and ServiceNow, and ensuring reliable operation across cloud and on-premises environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Experience designing and automating infrastructure in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory architecture and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for server and application infrastructure.
• Lead adoption of Infrastructure as Code across environments.
• Establish automated frameworks for provisioning and configuration.

Skills

Automation-driven operations

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

DevOps practices

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

ServiceNow

Power Platform

Job description

Lead Application Systems Analyst (Technical Manager)

JR121146

End Date: June 8, 2026

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Engineering Technical Services (ETS) at the Fulton Schools of Engineering is seeking a Lead Application Systems Analyst to provide technical leadership and direction for FSE enterprise infrastructure and platform engineering.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on technical leader who enjoys building scalable systems, driving automation, and modernizing infrastructure through DevOps and cloud‑first practices.

You will lead a team responsible for backend infrastructure across on‑prem and cloud environments, helping ETS transition from traditional operations to an automation‑first, engineering‑driven model.

This role combines hands‑on technical leadership with people management, emphasizing automation‑first design, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, Power Platform automation, and ServiceNow event‑driven integrations.

The position establishes standards, and ensures reliable, scalable, and secure operations while driving continuous improvement through automation and modern engineering practices.

Position Salary Range:

$94,300 - $117,800 annually; DOE

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Provide technical leadership for FSE server and application infrastructure across Windows, Linux, and hybrid cloud environments (AWS, on‑prem)
• Guide decisions that prioritize security, scalability, reliability, and long‑term sustainability

Infrastructure as Code & Automation

• Lead adoption of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) across cloud and on‑prem environments
• Build and standardize automation frameworks for provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management
• Establish reusable patterns to reduce configuration drift and technical debt
• Drive a culture of version control, testing, and peer‑reviewed infrastructure changes
• Architect integrations with Active Directory and identity services
• Lead development of ServiceNow event‑driven automation for monitoring, incident response, and workflows

Desired Qualifications

• Experience designing and automating infrastructure using Terraform or other Infrastructure‑as‑Code technologies across cloud (AWS or Azure) and on‑premises (Hyper‑V) environments supporting Windows and Linux servers.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and platform automation.
• Strong background in automation‑driven operations, including configuration management and lifecycle automation.
• Experience integrating infrastructure platforms with ServiceNow, including event‑driven monitoring or workflow automation.
• Experience developing Power Platform solutions (Power Automate, Power Apps) for operational or service workflows.
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory architecture, identity integration, and security best practices.
• Experience serving as a senior technical lead or principal engineer for enterprise platforms.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices applied to infrastructure and platform management.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.