Sr. Systems Engineer, CIRC

Location: City of Rochester

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Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R266950

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
** Job Location (Full Address):
** 250 Hutchinson Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627
** Opening:
** Worker Subtype:

Regular Time Type:

Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department:100905 CIRC

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:

UR URG 115

Compensation Range:$96,860.00 - $
* The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
*** Responsibilities:
** Manages and administers advanced on-premise and cloud-based computing, networking, and storage for research. In addition to administrating servers and virtual systems, manages advanced computing architectures, specialized high-speed network technology, and massive parallel file systems engineered for high-volume and high-velocity data for research. Deploys and manages specialized tools for configuring and controlling research computing environments. Responsible for the design, setup and maintenance of a University-wide research computing infrastructure with monitoring and security.

Communicates regarding advanced research technology solutions with faculty from several departments, centers, and schools.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Leads analysis of research use case requirements, design solutions, and deployment of on premise or cloud based advanced infrastructure for University-wide research computing involving application areas of existing and emerging areas of high performance computing, including artificial intelligence, big data, modeling, and simulation.
* Leads the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of systems that require creative assembly of specialized computing, advanced network and parallel file system infrastructure. Leverages specialized infrastructure to deploy research computing solutions that are typically unconventional or unorthodox in traditional information technology environments.
* Leads, advises, and completes proactive performance monitoring of high performance computing and supporting resources, including the analysis, alerting, reporting, and tuning of computational accelerators, high-bandwidth and low-latency networks, parallel file systems, and scheduling/resource management software. Provides capacity analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting activities for advanced infrastructure in the research computing environment. Thinks creatively to respond to performance issues, system errors, and maintenance that are outside of standard information technology process controls and procedures.
* Leads the creation, review, and maintenance of technical documentation, including solution designs and reference guides for institutional-wide research computing infrastructure. Prepares necessary paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance with federal funding agency standards and procedures. Leads discussions of new products and services to enhance the delivery of research computing infrastructure. Engages vendors as appropriate.
* Maintains a broad knowledge of advanced technology, specialized equipment, and security and research compliance requirements. Remains mindful and vigilant of risks to the research enterprise while consulting with faculty, performing work, and planning activities.
* Other duties as assigned.
** MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
*** High School diploma or equivalent and 7 years of related experience required
* Or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Experience with research networking and research storage solutions required
* Experience leading a team of System Engineers required
* Experience in higher education or a healthcare environment preferred
** KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

*** Knowledge of high performance computing hardware and software required
* Expertise with virtualization technology and cloud providers, such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, required
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills and exemplary speaking and presentation skills, as well as the ability to interact with faculty and staff to communicate on technical change and research computing solution recommendations required
* Ability to provide on-call support as required and perform after-hours and weekend maintenance and implementation activities…