Research Computing Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This Research Computing Specialist serves as a key team member reporting to the Director of University Research Computing. Critical systems management and other operational duties are performed by this position, with duties, responsibilities, and objectives delegated from the Director. This position contributes to shaping the strategic direction of University Research Computing. At times, this position may provide leadership or supervision of the technical work of the other staff members.

This position is responsible for supporting ongoing operations of the Research Computing facilities, including systems management and maintenance, developing and deploying upgraded capabilities, and interacting with and supporting users. This position is also responsible for supporting technical design and strategy development. This position may also include the responsibility to direct the technical work of other staff members.

Minimum Experience / Education:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant work experience to include 1-3 years of Linux Systems Administration experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

• Experience in High Performance Computing related technologies such as schedulers, parallel computing, storage systems, or scientific applications.
• Experience specifying, acquiring, and deploying computer hardware and systems software.
• Experience in Higher Education.
• 2 to 5 years of Linux Systems Administration experience.