Senior Systems Engineer ADS Remote

At NORC, we are dedicated to advancing global knowledge and understanding across various fields through in-depth research and analysis. We seek a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Advanced Data Solutions team.

NORC is a recognized innovator in secure data management, linkage, and sharing. The NORC Data Enclave® is an integral part of the Advanced Data Solutions Center. The Enclave’s high-performance computational environment and virtual desktop infrastructure provide users with convenient access to database, statistical, analytical, visualization, and reporting tools that enable evidence-based discovery.

• Design and architect secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure, including provisioning, configuration, and automation.
• Monitor and maintain cloud systems health, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.
• Stay updated on the latest cloud technologies and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior roles.
• Proven experience in designing and managing cloud infrastructure on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Understanding of networking principles, security best practices, and cloud monitoring tools.
• Strong working knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (CDK, Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Proficient in scripting languages (Typescript, Javascript, Python, Bash, etc.).

Desired Skills

• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• CI/CD pipeline development and management

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.

For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.

NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other legally protected characteristics.