Cloud Infrastructure Architects

2026-11-03

Services to be provided include , but are not limited to , the following : Cloud Infrastructure Planning  Architect end - to - end cloud solutions by creating comprehensive blueprints for networks , servers , storage , security frameworks , IAM roles and access , network segmentation , encryption , and deployment environments that align with business requirements .  Design environments that span on - premises and multiple public cloud providers , and optimize resource placement .  Establish architectural standards and best practices for various infrastructure services including tagging , guardrails , Cloud Service Providers ( CSP ), naming conventions , etc .  Define standards for automated provisioning and configuration to ensure repeatable and consistent deployments .  Design high - availability systems and comprehensive backup strategies to ensure minimal downtime and business continuity .  Use monitoring and analytics to analyze cloud spending and design cost - effective solutions by rightsizing resources and leveraging reserved capacity .  Continuously evaluate emerging technologies , such as native services , artificial intelligence , and serverless computing to improve system performance .  Provision and manage specialized high - performance computing clusters specifically for training large language models ( LLMs ) and to support Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and Machine Learning ( ML ) workloads . On - Premises Infrastructure Support  Support , maintain , and administer enterprise physical and virtual server environments .  Perform installation , configuration , maintenance , and troubleshooting of Microsoft Windows Server and Linux operating systems .  Support and administer virtualization platforms , including Microsoft Hyper - V .  Perform routine server patching , updates , and vulnerability remediation in accordance with CalSTRS security and change management policies .  Monitor system performance , availability , and capacity ; identify and remediate infrastructure issues .  Participate in infrastructure lifecycle management , including hardware refreshes and system upgrades . Cloud Infrastructure Support ( AWS and Azure )  Provision , configure , maintain , upgrade and support cloud infrastructure resources in AWS and Microsoft Azure .  Support server - based workloads including AWS EC2 instances , EBS volumes , VPC components , IAM roles and policies , and Azure Virtual Machines , Virtual Networks , and storage services .  Monitor cloud infrastructure performance , availability , and cost efficiency .  Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure incidents and service disruptions .  Support hybrid connectivity and integration between on - premises and cloud environments .  Perform routine server patching , updates , and vulnerability remediation in accordance with CalSTRS security and change management policies . Backup , Recovery , and Business Continuity  Support enterprise backup and recovery solutions for on - premises and cloud - hosted systems .  Perform backup monitoring , restore testing , and recovery activities as required .  Assist with disaster recovery planning , documentation , and testing efforts . Documentation and Knowledge Transfer  Create , update , and maintain technical documentation , including architecture blueprints , detailed infrastructure design , system diagrams , configuration documentation , and standard operating procedures .  Provide knowledge transfer and technical guidance to CalSTRS staff as requested . Operational Support and Collaboration  Provide infrastructure support , including incident , problem , and change management activities .  Collaborate effectively with CalSTRS staff , vendors , and stakeholders .  Communicate technical issues , risks , and recommendations clearly and professionally .  Adhere to CalSTRS policies , procedures , security standards , and service level expectations .

California

2026-05-10