Platform Specialist

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (AR); In loco; USD 54.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and your

12 official holidays

Immediate leave accrual

Retirement programs with university 5-

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Arkansas in Fayetteville seeks a Platform Specialist to support administration and operation of campus platforms, including Cloud services. You will assist with cloud operations, automation, documentation, security activities, and platform support under senior engineers and architects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in CS/IS/Engineering and at least two years' cloud-related experience, plus familiarity with Terraform/Bicep and Git.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalencies may be considered for above qualifications.
• Experience with cloud concepts, systems administration, scripting, or automation through work, academics, internships, or certifications.
• At least two years of related experience supporting cloud technologies, systems administration, automation, or infrastructure operations.
• Experience with scripting, automation, programming, or technical problem-solving.
• Experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS, Google Cloud, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform or Bicep.
• Experience with data platforms, automation tools, or DevOps methodologies.
• Familiarity with Git and source control.
• Knowledge of cloud security and governance principles.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Mansioni

• Supports administration and operation of platforms and services used by the University, such as Cloud.
• Under guidance from senior engineers, assists with cloud operations, automation, documentation, and security activities.
• Develops technical knowledge and experience in cloud technologies.
• Maintains reliable attendance and fosters collegial working relationships.

Conoscenze

Cloud concepts

Scripting

Automation

DevOps

Git

Cloud security

Problem solving

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Strumenti

Terraform

Bicep

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Microsoft 365

Descrizione del lavoro

Closing Date

10/20/2026

Type of Position

IT Infrastructure

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department

Enterprise Systems

Summary of Job Duties

The Platform Specialist supports the administration and operation of platforms and services used by the university, such as Cloud. Under guidance from senior engineers and architects, this position assists with cloud operations, automation, documentation, security activities, and platform support while developing technical knowledge and experience in cloud technologies. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

• Experience working with cloud computing concepts, systems administration, scripting, or automation acquired through employment, academic coursework, internships, research projects or certifications

• At least two years of related experience through internships, research projects, student employment, certifications, or professional employment supporting cloud technologies, systems administration, automation, or infrastructure operations

• Experience with scripting, automation, programming, or technical problem-solving
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS, Google Cloud, or similar platforms
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform or Bicep
• Experience with data platforms, automation tools, or DevOps methodologies

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with source control platforms such as Git
• Knowledge of cloud security and governance principles
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply problem-solving skills in technical environments
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences

Salary Information

$60,000

Required Documents to Apply

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, [e-mail]

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity

Talking

Occasional Physical Activity

Talking

Benefits Eligible

Yes