Platform Engineering Lead: Automation & Secure Platform Ops

Harvard University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harvard University is looking for a Platform Engineering Team Lead in Boston to guide the design and operation of core infrastructure platforms. This role oversees server operating system lifecycle management and enforces configuration standards.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical skills combined with administrative oversight, focused on supporting research and teaching missions. Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff and collaborating across departments to improve system integration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ post‑secondary education or relevant work experience.
• Experience managing server infrastructure platforms in a large‑scale environment.
• Strong experience with Windows and Linux server operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Guide the design and lifecycle management of core infrastructure platforms.
• Manage configuration management tools and baseline enforcement.
• Lead integration of identity and policy systems.

Skills

Server infrastructure management

Windows and Linux operating systems

Configuration management tools

Monitoring platforms

Active Directory and Group Policy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

7 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Automation tools

Job description

Harvard University is looking for a Platform Engineering Team Lead in Boston to guide the design and operation of core infrastructure platforms. This role oversees server operating system lifecycle management and enforces configuration standards.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical skills combined with administrative oversight, focused on supporting research and teaching missions. Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff and collaborating across departments to improve system integration.