JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.
LOCATION: Varsity Brands HQ - Farmers Branch, TX
WORK TYPE: On-Site
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
The Cloud Engineer I is an early-career engineering role responsible for supporting the design, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization's cloud infrastructure and platform services. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, this role assists with provisioning cloud resources, automating operational tasks, monitoring system health, supporting incident response, and maintaining secure, reliable cloud environments.
The Cloud Engineer I partners with Infrastructure, Software Engineering, Information Security, Enterprise Applications, and Architecture teams to help deliver scalable cloud solutions that improve operational efficiency, system reliability, and developer productivity while building foundational cloud engineering expertise across modern cloud platforms, automation, and operational excellence.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Cloud Infrastructure Operations
Assist with provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud infrastructure in support of enterprise applications and services
Perform routine operational activities to ensure cloud environments remain secure, available, and performant
Support cloud resource lifecycle management, including deployments, updates, and decommissioning
Monitor cloud environments and respond to operational alerts under guidance
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Contribute to infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Support automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency and consistency
Participate in maintaining reusable deployment templates and configuration standards
Monitoring, Reliability & Support
Assist in monitoring cloud services, system performance, and platform health
Participate in troubleshooting infrastructure issues and production incidents
Help document root cause findings and corrective actions following operational events
Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities
Security & Compliance
Follow established cloud security standards, identity and access management practices, and organizational policies
Assist with vulnerability remediation, patch management, and security updates
Support compliance initiatives through documentation and execution of operational controls
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with software engineers, infrastructure teams, security engineers, and other technical partners to support cloud-based solutions
Document technical procedures, operational runbooks, and standard operating practices
Participate in code reviews, team knowledge sharing, and continuous learning opportunities
Continuously build cloud engineering knowledge through hands-on experience, certifications, and professional development
Success in this Role
Success in this role is demonstrated by consistently delivering high-quality technical work, building foundational cloud engineering expertise, and contributing to stable, secure, and reliable cloud operations. Successful incumbents proactively learn new technologies, collaborate effectively across teams, demonstrate ownership of assigned work, and continuously improve their technical capabilities while supporting enterprise cloud initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Technical Knowledge
Foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts and public cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Basic understanding of cloud networking, compute, storage, identity and access management, and virtualization
Basic understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud monitoring, DevOps, and Platform Engineering concepts
Familiarity with cloud security principles and operational best practices
Technical Skills
Supports cloud infrastructure deployment and configuration
Assists with infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code tools
Performs basic troubleshooting of cloud infrastructure and platform services
Documents operational procedures and technical configurations
Supports monitoring, alerting, patching, and cloud operations
Cognitive & Problem-Solving Abilities
Demonstrates analytical thinking and attention to detail
Learns new technologies and engineering concepts quickly
Applies sound judgment when resolving routine technical issues
Identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency
Demonstrates curiosity and a continuous learning mindset
Collaboration & Influence
Works effectively within cross-functional engineering teams
Communicates technical information clearly with teammates
Seeks guidance appropriately while progressively working more independently
Builds positive working relationships across Technology & Product
Execution & Ownership
Delivers quality work within established priorities and timelines
Demonstrates accountability for assigned tasks and deliverables
Adapts effectively to changing priorities and business needs
Demonstrates initiative while developing cloud engineering expertise
Education, Certification and Experience
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
0–2+ years of relevant cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, DevOps, or technology experience
Foundational knowledge of cloud computing principles and enterprise infrastructure technologies
Foundational knowledge of networking, virtualization, storage, operating systems, and cloud infrastructure principles
Preferred
Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on experience supporting cloud infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or DevOps environments
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Google Cloud Digital Leader, or comparable foundational cloud certification
Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies), scripting, source control (Git), or CI/CD concepts through coursework, internships, certifications, or hands-on projects
Experience using Linux and/or Windows server operating systems
Physical Demands and/or Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
OUR VALUES
Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:
- Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
- HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
- Wellbeing Program
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
- Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Varsity Brands Ownership Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
- St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
- Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Eligibility for company-sponsored benefits is determined by scheduled work hours, and the terms of the applicable benefit plans. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary by position and are subject to change in accordance with plan documents and applicable law.
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 0-2+ years of relevant cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, DevOps, or technology experience
- Foundational knowledge of cloud computing principles and enterprise infrastructure technologies
- Foundational knowledge of networking, virtualization, storage, operating systems, and cloud infrastructure principles
- Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on experience supporting cloud infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or DevOps environments
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900, Google Cloud Digital Leader, or comparable foundational cloud certification
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation, scripting, source control such as Git, or CI/CD concepts
- Experience using Linux and/or Windows server operating systems
Varsity Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Varsity Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Varsity Brands.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee co-ownership is positioned as a broad-based ownership program available to all employees, offered in addition to regular pay and benefits. This adds potential long-term financial upside tied to company performance.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive health coverage is described as part of the standard package, alongside HSA/FSA contributions and a holistic wellness program. These elements indicate a relatively broad set of health and wellbeing supports on paper.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave are included in the stated benefits offering. This suggests formal time-off and family leave provisions are part of the overall rewards package.
Varsity Brands Insights
What We Do
Varsity Brands elevates the student experience- in Sport, Spirit, and Achievement. We are BSN SPORTS, the recognized leader in athletic gear; Varsity Spirit, the driving force in spirit; and Herff Jones, the most trusted name in celebrating student milestones. We partner with educators, coaches, and students to build school pride, student engagement, and community spirit. With a mission to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for young people, Varsity Brands elevates the student experience, promotes participation and celebrates achievement through three unique but interrelated businesses: BSN SPORTS, a Varsity Sport Brand; Varsity Spirit; and Herff Jones, A Varsity Achievement Brand. Together, these assets promote personal, school and community pride through their customizable products and programs to elementary and middle schools, high schools, and colleges and universities, as well as church organizations, professional and collegiate sports teams and corporations. Through its dedicated employees and independent representatives, Varsity Brands reaches its individual and institutional customers each year through competitions, camps and sales.
