Job Responsibilities
Infrastructure Architect
Department: IT Infrastructure
Advertised Salary Range:
Part/Full Time: Full Time
About UofSC
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Advertised Job Summary
Infrastructure Architect
Join the University of South Carolina at a pivotal moment in its technology evolution. USC is modernizing its data centers, transitioning to hybrid cloud services, and preparing for AI-enabled workloads across campus. As the Infrastructure Architect, you will provide enterprise-level technical leadership—designing scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure that supports the university’s long-term strategy.
About the Role The Infrastructure Architect serves as the technical authority for USC’s infrastructure modernization efforts. This role defines reference architectures, leads hybrid cloud strategy, and guides resiliency and disaster recovery design across the Division of Information Technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Design enterprise infrastructure architectures across data center, virtualization, storage, and hybrid cloud platforms
- Lead hybrid cloud planning, including Azure integration, workload placement, and migration strategies
- Define infrastructure standards, roadmaps, and modernization initiatives
- Architect high availability, disaster recovery, and resiliency solutions in collaboration with security teams
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, architecture, or hybrid cloud environments
- Proven expertise in virtualization, storage, and cloud architecture (Azure preferred)
- Experience with infrastructure modernization, resiliency, and lifecycle management
- Strong communication skills with the ability to guide technical teams
Why Join Us?
- Architectural ownership of a multi-year infrastructure and cloud transformation
- Direct influence on enterprise IT standards and long-term strategy
- Collaboration with senior IT leadership and engineering teams
- Opportunity to build an AI-ready, cloud-enabled infrastructure foundation
Perks of the University of South Carolina
- Downtown COLA Location: Enjoy working in the heart of Columbia, SC, with easy access to vibrant city life, dining, and cultural events.
- Energetic Leadership: Thrive under the guidance of an innovative leadership team driving IT transformation at USC .
- Comprehensive Benefits: State retirement, healthcare, and generous leave programs.
- Mission-Driven Impact: Support education, research, and student success at scale.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
- 7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems architecture, or hybrid cloud solutions
- Experience designing hybrid or multi-cloud architectures (Azure preferred)
- Deep knowledge of virtualization and storage platforms
- Proven experience in infrastructure modernization, data center design, and resiliency engineering
- Strong collaboration and documentation skills
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Infrastructure lifecycle management and modernization planning
- Virtualization platforms (VMware or similar)
- Cloud architecture principles (Azure, AWS , or GCP )
- System integration and automation (PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible)
- Capacity planning, performance optimization, and disaster recovery design
- Strong communication skills, cross-team collaboration, and governance alignment
Job Close Date
05/31/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions Are Advertised For a Minimum Of Five (5) Business Days On Our Job Website. After Five (5) Business Days, Positions Can Be Closed At The Discretion Of The Department At Any Time. This Employment Site Is Updated On a Regular Basis. The Length Of The Recruitment And Screening Process May Vary From Position To Position, Depending Upon a Variety Of Factors. Should Review Of Your Qualifications Result In a Decision To Pursue Your Candidacy, You Will Be Contacted By Phone Or Email. We Are Only Accepting Applications Submitted By May 31, 2026. The University Of South Carolina Offers a Valuable Benefits Package Including But Not Limited To:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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