IT Analyst III - Cloud Automation and Platform Engineer

IT Analyst III - Cloud Automation and Platform Engineer

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $42.63 - $72.46 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and telework days (two days a week, in office required at the Taylorsville State Office Building (4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, UT). Please note, a position's eligibility for telework is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

Recruiter – Liz Vander Linden | evander@utah.gov | 801-957-7232
Application Deadline – 10/18/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

 We are seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Engineer to architect and maintain enterprise-level public and private cloud solutions. In this role, you will consult heavily with DevOps teams and architects to ensure scalable, secure implementations across our organization's cloud accounts. You will help with the State’s platform engineering efforts and combat the AI threats through automation and standards. Maintain and improve the State’s cloud security tooling.

This job may be filled at either of the levels listed below. (Rate as listed or in accordance with DHRM Rules for current state employees.)

• IT Analyst III, $42.63 - $72.46 per hour 
• IT Analyst II, $35.97 - $61.12 per hour
• IT Analyst I, $28.18 - $47.92 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Primary Duties

• Enterprise Cloud Architecture: Architect, maintain, and engineer robust public and private cloud solutions at the enterprise level.
• Platform Engineering & Agency Collaboration: Partner with internal development teams to assist, build, and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based engineering solutions.
  
  • Security tooling: Maintain and configure enterprise systems that protect the State from infrastructure and code related security threats. 
• Toolchain Administration: Manage, optimize, and support our core suite of internal development tools, specifically Github, GitLab, Jenkins, and SonarQube.
• Architectural Consultation: Act as a technical liaison by consulting with DevOps teams and architects on the solutions they are implementing in public cloud accounts.
• Infrastructure Management: Provision, configure, and maintain infrastructure in cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
  
  • Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts to eliminate manual toil, streamline infrastructure provisioning, and improve system reliability.
• Governance & Standardization: Help the team lead efforts to standardize DevOps practices and workflows across the Department of Technology Services (DTS) to reduce technical debt

Qualifications

• Experience Level: 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, or a similar role.
• Cloud Platforms: Proven experience standing up and managing infrastructure in public cloud environments, specifically AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Automation: Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline infrastructure provisioning and eliminate manual toil.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively with software developers and architects.
• DevOps Tooling: Hands-on administrative and operational experience with GitHub, and other code pipeline tools, as well as issue-tracking systems like Jira and ServiceNow.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Experience driving organizational change or standardizing toolsets across multiple disparate teams.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Deep understanding of modern security practices within CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).

About the Role

Location –
4315 S 2700 W
Taylorsville, Utah, 84129
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – AT - Executive/Professional Employees of Technology Services

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. 
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. 
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
To learn more about The Division of Technology Services check our website. The State's environment is a highly optimized blend of systems responsible for collecting, processing, and distributing millions of data elements every day.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.