Cloud Systems Engineer

DePaul University Athletics

Cloud Systems Engineer supporting secure technology for education. Administering Microsoft 365 services and collaborating across university departments for academic success.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,367 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAzureCloudTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and enhance the Microsoft 365 platform, with a focus on security, compliance, and usability
Deliver reliable enterprise services that support teaching, learning, and operations
Contribute to platform governance and architectural decisions
Partner with IT and campus stakeholders to align services with institutional priorities
Support and govern Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power Automate, and Copilot
Manage messaging, collaboration, and compliance capabilities across the platform
Implement security, retention, and governance policies
Troubleshoot complex issues across cloud services
Support service lifecycle management and modernization initiatives
Contribute to the administration and growth of Microsoft Azure services
Help design scalable, secure solutions to meet evolving needs
Participate in governance, identity management, and cost optimization efforts
Support on-premises systems, including VMware environments
Assist with backup and disaster recovery solutions
Contribute to storage/SAN platform management
Support modernization efforts bridging on-prem and cloud environments
Partner with IT Security, Networking, and academic units to deliver integrated solutions
Provide technical expertise to support campus initiatives
Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a technology field, with 3-5+ years of application/system administration and Microsoft 365 platform experience or equivalent work experience.
Experience supporting Microsoft 365 services (messaging, collaboration, identity, and security) in an enterprise environment
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure
Working knowledge of private infrastructure, including:
VMware virtualization
Backup and recovery solutions
Storage/SAN platforms
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
A collaborative mindset and commitment to supporting a diverse academic community.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education or other mission-driven environments
Knowledge of PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, or automation practices
Relevant certifications (Microsoft 365, Azure, or infrastructure technologies)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Working for a stable and well-known University.
Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
Tuition waivers for employees *and* dependents.
Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
Full-Time Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Microsoft 365 administrationMicrosoft AzurePowerShellAnsibleTerraformVMwarebackup solutionsdisaster recoverystorage managementcloud services troubleshooting

Soft Skills

troubleshootingcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborative mindsetcommitment to diversity

Certifications

Microsoft 365 certificationAzure certification