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Cloud Operations Engineer

Columbia Bank

Irvine, CAFull-time$86–130K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$86–130K/yr
Location
Irvine, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Cloud Operations Engineer administers and engineers server solutions and applications supporting Columbia Bank initiatives, while providing technical support to bank associates and advising other technical teams. The role plans, implements, and maintains systems, servers, storage, and applications; designs and upgrades enterprise systems; monitors infrastructure health and performance; and participates in an after-hours and weekend on-call rotation. The position is fully onsite in Irvine, California.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Server Operating Systems, nice to haveInfrastructure Systems, nice to haveEnterprise Applications, nice to haveCloud Infrastructure, nice to haveCoordination, requiredOrganization, requiredTroubleshooting, requiredCommunication, requiredSystems and Infrastructure, nice to haveCore Infrastructure Technologies, nice to haveTroubleshooting Principles, nice to haveIssue Resolution, nice to haveEnterprise Storage Systems, nice to haveTechnology Trends, nice to haveAnalytical Problem Solving, nice to haveTask Prioritization, nice to haveCustomer Service, nice to haveArchitecture Documentation, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Equivalent, nice to have7+ Years System or Network Engineering Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Irvine, California

Full time

JR103949

About the Role:

Cloud Ops Engineer administers and/or engineers server solutions or applications in support of Columbia Bank initiatives. Provide high level customer service to bank associates. Assist or advise other TAG teams on technical issues.

  • Responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining systems at Columbia Bank. This position is responsible for installing/configuring/maintaining systems, servers, client-based solutions, storage and applications.

  • Advanced knowledge of Server Operating Systems, Infrastructure systems, Enterprise application, Cloud Infrastructure

  • Researching, analyzing, recommending, and implementing solutions within their scope and enhancements. Requires the ability to systematically isolate technical issues and provide outstanding technical support to our clients.

  • Sharing rotation of on-call duties after hours and weekends to respond to emergency outages.

  • Preparing system solution designs, implementing complex enterprise-class systems and applications, analyzing the performance of infrastructure to assist with capacity planning, and performing system upgrades and monitoring the health of all systems, infrastructure and applications.

  • Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.

  • Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.

  • Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.

  • May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.

  • Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.

  • Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.

  • Embraces our vision to become "Business Bank of Choice."

  • May perform other duties as assigned.

About You:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent (preferred)

  • 7-10 years — experience in system or network engineering in a mid-size company with a proven track record of success. (preferred)

  • Strong coordination, organization, troubleshooting and communication abilities required.

  • Proven experience with building and maintaining systems and infrastructure.

  • Advanced knowledge of and experience with core infrastructure technologies

  • Proven experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue resolution techniques.

  • Experience with enterprise-class storage systems

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Knowledge of trends in technology in multiple areas.

  • Positive attitude.

  • Proven ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

  • Very strong customer service orientation.

  • Experience developing architecture documentation/Roadmaps.

Travel Requirements

  • Occasional

The pay range for this role is $85,543.00 - $130,000.00.

The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Primary Location: Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

17901 Von Karman Avenue Suite 150 Irvine CA 92614

Our Benefits:

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [email protected] .

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

At Columbia Bank, we’re redefining what it means to bank and to build a career. As the West’s premier banking experience, we combine the strength and scale of a leading financial institution with the heart and mindset of a community bank. With more than 350 locations across eight states, we deliver relationship-based service backed by regional expertise and resources that help families and businesses thrive.

Our culture is built on Do RIGHT , which means:

  • Relationships: We create authentic connections with customers, colleagues, and communities.

  • Impact: Every role here makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives and local economies.

  • Growth: We invest in your success with career development, mentorship, and learning opportunities.

  • Heart: We care deeply about doing what’s best for our customers and each other.

  • Trust: Integrity and transparency guide everything we do.

Why work for Columbia Bank?

  • A strong, stable financial foundation with over $67 billion in assets and a diverse portfolio that supports flexibility and opportunity.

  • A culture of belonging and purpose, where your ideas matter and your work has impact.

  • Competitive benefits and flexibility designed to help you thrive personally and professionally.

  • Community engagement that matters, from supporting local businesses to empowering youth through financial literacy initiatives.

Ready to Do RIGHT for your career, your community, and your future? Explore opportunities and join Columbia Bank today.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,651 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$86–130K/yr
  • California median$140–210K/yr1,702 salary ranges
  • US median$115–187K/yr8,796 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $108K, is 38% below the California median midpoint ($174K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,978 open Systems Engineer jobs in California and 11,651 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (9,719 postings).
Education
4,386 of the 11,651 open Systems Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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