What are the responsibilities and job description for the Platform Engineer position at Texas A&M?
Job Title
Platform Engineer
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Technology Services - Architecture and Engineering
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Glimpse of the Job and Your Opportunity to Contribute
As the Platform Engineer, working in Technology Services () ,y ou will ensure that M365 and Google Workspace platforms and tools are configured to meet the organization's needs for productivity, collaboration, and security, while providing a seamless and efficient experience for end-users. This will involve leveraging best practices and recommendations from both Microsoft and Google to optimize the deployment and management of these platforms, including specific tools and services like Microsoft's Power Platform and Fabric.
Salary : $60,174 - $73,548
Schedule : Working hours are 8-5 Monday-Friday with occasional after hours / weekends as needed. The selected candidate would be expected to work onsite in College Station, Texas
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in experience and / or training
5 years of IT experience related to any of the following areas : cloud technologies, IT automation, networking, hosted solutions, software development, IT service delivery or related
Export control pos ition requiring a United States Citizen, permanent resident, or a person granted asylum or refugee status
While not required , a well-qualified candidate would also possess one or more of the following :
Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology related discipline
Strong understanding of M365 and Google Workspace architecture and best practices for managing users, data, and security
Familiarity with managing devices with tools such as Intune and EntralD
Experience with user provisioning, access control, and security policies in cloud environments
Familiarity and knowledge of AI tools and platforms, such as Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini, GitHub Copilot, or Amazon Code Whisperer
Why Texas A&M University?
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values () which are : Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Health () , dental () , vision () , life and long-term disability insurance () with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12- 15 days () of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave () and at least eight hours of paid vacation each () month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness : Free exercise programs and release time ()
Professional Development : All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning () training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Employee Tuition Assistance () and Educational Release time () for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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Instructions to Applicants : Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.
Salary : $60,174 - $73,548
