Research Computing Specialist

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.

8:00 am – 5:00 pm;
Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Hours per week 40

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Division

Division OneIT

Department

Department Office of OneIT (Adm)

Work Location

Salary Range

The Office of OneIT provides highly reliable information technology infrastructure, tools, and services to empower the University to achieve its academic, research, administrative, and service goals. The Research Computing team within OneIT provides powerful High Performance Computing services to researchers at the University.

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.

• 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.

• 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 system software.
• Experience in Higher Education.
• 2 to 5 years of Linux Systems Administration experience.

• If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the “Other Documents” section of the Applicant Documents.
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.

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Contact Information

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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• * Do you have at least a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant work experience, including 1-3 years of Linux Systems Administration experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience?
  • Yes, at least a bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant work experience, including 1-3 years of Linux Systems Administration experience.
  • Yes, an associate's degree and 6+ years of relevant work experience, including 1-3 years of Linux Systems Administration experience.
  • Yes, a high school diploma or GED and 8+ years of relevant work experience, including 1-3 years of Linux Systems Administration experience.
  • No

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