Research Computing Engineer: Cloud & Containers (Remote)
Boston University
14 days+
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Job summary
Boston University is seeking a Research Computing Systems Engineer to enhance the New England Research Cloud project. This role involves automating deployments, developing monitoring capabilities, and identifying system issues, requiring skills in Linux systems, programming (preferably Python), and virtualization technologies. The position offers benefits like paid holidays, retirement plans, and tuition assistance, supporting staff personal and professional growth with a focus on diversity and inclusivity.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience or relevant post-secondary education.
- Experience in Linux systems administration, storage, and networking.
- Programming experience in Linux, especially Python, Perl, C, Bash is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with virtualization and containerization technologies.
- Ability to work with Configuration Management and Revision Control Systems.
Responsibilities
- Automate deployments using a configuration management system.
- Develop automation and monitoring capabilities with programming skills.
- Identify and develop resolutions for system and performance issues.
- Contribute to virtualization and container services design and implementation.
- Support client workflows utilizing NERC and BU RC services.
Skills
Linux systems administration
Storage and networking
Programming in Linux (preferably Python)
Virtualization and containerization technologies
Configuration Management systems
Education
Minimum 5 years relevant work experience or post-secondary education
Tools
Ansible
Git
Docker
Kubernetes
Job description
Boston University is seeking a Research Computing Systems Engineer to enhance the New England Research Cloud project. This role involves automating deployments, developing monitoring capabilities, and identifying system issues, requiring skills in Linux systems, programming (preferably Python), and virtualization technologies. The position offers benefits like paid holidays, retirement plans, and tuition assistance, supporting staff personal and professional growth with a focus on diversity and inclusivity.
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