What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grad Assistant - DevOps Engineer Assistant position at University of Illinois?
Grad Assistant - DevOps Engineer Assistant
Hiring Department : Technology Solutions
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1029388
Posting Close Date : January 24, 2025
Salary : The wage for this position is $2,688.89 per month based on a 50% appointment of 20 hours per week.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU / VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
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Position Summary
UIC Technology Solutions - Software Development and Delivery team is seeking graduate students to assist with DevOps Engineering projects. The ideal candidate will assist in managing and automating our infrastructure, improving deployment processes, and ensuring system reliability.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with building, maintaining, and improving CI / CD pipelines. Ensure automation in the deployment process and minimize manual intervention.
- Assist with configuring services in cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
- Assist with monitoring system performance and ensure infrastructure security, identifying and resolving potential risks promptly.
- Assist with automating routine infrastructure management and configuration tasks, reducing human error and enhancing efficiency.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and / or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment / misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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Salary : $2,689
