What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Systems Engineer position at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?
Cloud Systems Engineer, Information Technology
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Full-time, On-site
Reporting To: Senior Director of Information Technology
Role Overview:
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is looking for a skilled Systems Engineer focused on cloud technology to join our team. As a leading cultural institution, Lincoln Center is committed to delivering outstanding performing arts experiences to New York City audiences. The engineer will be vital in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of our Azure and AWS infrastructure. They will lead or collaborate on proactive maintenance, reporting, and enforce strategic security measures. They will also be part of our innovation initiatives through research and development along with our internal departments. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Information Technology within the IT team.
Key Responsibilities
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.
We are:
LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."
We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.
What’s the news?
Recent and Upcoming Programming
Dr. Mariko Silver
Join us!
It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875–5324.
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Full-time, On-site
Reporting To: Senior Director of Information Technology
Role Overview:
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is looking for a skilled Systems Engineer focused on cloud technology to join our team. As a leading cultural institution, Lincoln Center is committed to delivering outstanding performing arts experiences to New York City audiences. The engineer will be vital in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of our Azure and AWS infrastructure. They will lead or collaborate on proactive maintenance, reporting, and enforce strategic security measures. They will also be part of our innovation initiatives through research and development along with our internal departments. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Information Technology within the IT team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage AWS Landing Zone/Control Tower for scalable, secure multi-account management.
- Design, deploy, and maintain Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
- Automate cloud operations using scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell to reduce manual effort and minimize human error.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize costs using AWS tools such as CloudWatch and Cost Explorer.
- Deploy and manage logging and monitoring solutions across AWS and Azure using CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, GuardDuty, and third-party tools like Datadog or Prometheus.
- Collaborate with security teams to enforce compliance and implement security best practices (IAM, security groups, encryption, etc.).
- Manage and optimize AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and Direct Connect.
- Configure and maintain DNS, security groups, Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), and firewall rules across AWS and Azure environments.
- Assist in migration projects from on-premises to AWS or between cloud environments.
- Participate in post-incident reviews, working with stakeholders to identify root causes, security risks, and areas for improvement.
- Work closely with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and containerized workloads using AWS services such as ECS, EKS, and Lambda.
- Stay up to date with Azure and AWS advancements and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3 years of hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud services.
- Proficiency with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, and CloudFormation.
- Proficiency in Azure Active Directory and O365 environment
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
- Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001).
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps methodologies.
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Datadog.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or similar certifications.
- Azure certifications (AZ-104: Azure Administrator or AZ-305: Solutions Architect) are a plus.
- Experience with multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures.
- Familiarity with serverless architecture and event-driven computing.
- Knowledge of database administration and optimization in AWS (RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora).
- Experience with cloud migration projects.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.
We are:
- The manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus
- We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations
- A leading Arts Presenter.
- We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more
- An Education Hub.
- We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members
LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."
We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.
What’s the news?
Recent and Upcoming Programming
- Sensory-Friendly 'Big Umbrella Festival' Returns To Lincoln Center
- Tony Winner Shaina Taub to Perform at Lincoln Center in American Songbook
- De La Soul playing "choose-what-you-pay" show at Lincoln Center
- Lincoln Center to Present Groundbreaking Acts at globalFEST 2025
- Lincoln Center Taps Education Leader as Next President
- Clint Ramos Named as Lincoln Center’s Artist-in-Residence
- The ‘Converse Conductor’ Fighting Elitism in Classical Music
- For Lincoln Center’s West Side, A New Story
- Before Lincoln Center, San Juan Hill Was a Vibrant Black Community
- Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood
- Lincoln Center lanza plataforma para rescatar la cultura de un barrio negro
- ‘San Juan Hill: Manhattan’s Lost Neighborhood’ Premiering at Lincoln Center
Dr. Mariko Silver
Join us!
It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875–5324.
Salary : $120,000 - $130,000
