Associate Director, Cloud Computing & Systems Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, architecture, and operations for hybrid cloud, enterprise systems, data center, DR, and backup services
• Mature cloud operations through automation, monitoring, security, reliability, and operational metrics
• Enable cloud-native, serverless, and AI-ready platforms to support institutional priorities
• Apply FinOps practices to optimize cloud spend and improve cost transparency
• Manage and develop the Systems Engineering team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management
• Partner with business, academic, and IT stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure solutions
• Guide modernization efforts and evaluate emerging cloud, AI, and compute technologies
• Support research and advanced computing initiatives as a desired area of focus
• Required Qualifications
• 7+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years designing, operating, and supporting public cloud platforms
• 3+ years of progressive leadership or senior technical management experience
• Strong experience with hybrid cloud (Azure, GCP, etc.), M365 and enterprise infrastructure
• Knowledge of cloud operations, security, disaster recovery, and automation
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Requirements

• Experience supporting research computing, HPC, or advanced computing environments
• Working knowledge of AI/ML platforms or data-intensive workloads
• Experience with FinOps and cloud cost optimization
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell, Terraform, etc.)
• Public cloud certifications
• Experience in higher education or research environments
• Department
• Office of Enterprise Infrastructure and Platform Engineering
• Compensation Range
• General Submission Guidelines:
• Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens . Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
• Still Have Questions?
• If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu .
• EEO Statement:
• Stevens is building a diverse facu

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description Associate Director, Cloud Computing & Systems Engineering Division of Information Technology Position Reports To: AVP Enterprise Technology Position Summary The Associate Director, Computing & Systems Engineering is hands on role that provides senior technical and operational leadership for the University's hybrid cloud and enterprise systems engineering environment. This role is responsible for strategy, operations, and continuous improvement across public cloud platforms (Microsoft, Google, etc.), on-prem data center infrastructure, disaster recovery, backup, and core systems services. The successful candidate brings significant cloud experience, strong operational leadership, and a working understanding of AI-enabled platforms. This role balances governance and process maturity with the agility required to rapidly deliver modern cloud and AI solutions. Experience with research computing is desirable but not required. The Associate Director partners closely with business leaders and internal technology teams, including Security, Data, Platform, Networking, and Application Development to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective services.

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at stevens? Share your experience