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This role will assist in the development, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of cloud-based AI technologies that support IT teams, researchers, and faculty.\n\nResponsibilities include helping deploy and troubleshoot cloud-based solutions, assisting with the implementation of cloud and AI policies and standards, supporting requests for new technologies and services, and helping maintain a secure and reliable cloud environment. The Cloud/AI Engineer, Associate will work closely with senior team members to monitor service availability, support cloud security initiatives, and contribute to automation efforts that improve operational efficiency.\n\nThis position will assist in the creation and maintenance of operational procedures, documentation, and best practices related to cloud and AI infrastructure. The successful candidate will help evaluate cloud and AI solutions, support infrastructure maintenance activities, and learn to apply industry best practices and security standards in daily operations. Strong problem-solving skills, a desire to learn new technologies, and an interest in staying current with industry trends are essential. The role will also participate in an on-call rotation alongside infrastructure team members, with appropriate training and support.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nEducation and Experience Required:\nBachelors degree in computer science, information technology, or a similar field\nAt least one (1) year of experience in the field of cloud computing\n\nSkills Required:\nAzure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform certifications preferred. Experience with tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure\nExperience with creating CI/CD pipelines for integrating IaC deployments into a deployment workflow supporting\nProficient in networking\nTroubleshooting and analytical skills\nStrong collaboration and communication skills\nAbility to:interact with a variety of customers in a professional manner\nwork independently and as a part of a team\n\nPreferred:\nHypervisor/Virtualization experience\nExperience with:containerization environments\nSysOpsconfiguration automation tools including Ansible, Chef, and/or Puppet\n\nExperience:developing solutions around well-known AI models such as ChatGPT, PaLM, and Llama\nusing version control systems (like Git) to manage IaC configurations\n\nAdditional Information:\nPurdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position \nA background check will be required for employment in this position\nFLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)\nRetirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period \nBenefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days -Summary of Benefits for Professional levels 1-3, Management levels 1-2 - Human Resources - Purdue University.\n\nCareer Stream\n\nProfessional 1\nPay Band S075\nJob Code #20004298\n\nCareer path maker: ;br>\nThe anticipated annual salary range for this position is $82,560 to 87,720 annually commensurate with the candidate's education and experience. 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