Job description
If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
What You’ll Do
Define and lead enterprise cloud architecture strategy aligned to business objectives and innovation goals
Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments
Partner with engineering teams to guide solution design, modernization, and migration initiatives
Establish cloud governance frameworks, standards, and best practices for architecture and operations
Drive adoption of cloud-native technologies including containers, serverless, and microservices
Lead architectural reviews and provide mentorship to senior engineers and architects
Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate emerging technologies and accelerate innovation
What You’ll Bring
Deep expertise in enterprise-scale AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
Eight or more years proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale distributed systems
Strong background in cloud security, networking, and infrastructure architecture
Experience leading large-scale cloud migrations and modernization efforts
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive technical strategy
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts
AWS Certified DevOps Pro and Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent are mandatory
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Bonus Points
Additional AWS Certifications
Background in regulated or highly secure environments
Experience in Lieu of Education
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
Work Location
This is a full-time, in-office position.
Additional Information
- Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.
- Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.