Director, Research IT & Systems for Physical Sciences

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles seeks an experienced IT leader to manage the Physical Sciences Division's administrative and technical computing functions. You will guide networks for six departments and two institutes, and oversee the Science Learning Center operations.

You will participate in campus-wide governance, communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders and aligning IT strategy with research needs. This role is based on campus in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of previous systems management (Required).
• Five or more years of systems programming experience (Required).
• Five or more years of management large, multi-protocol networks (Required).
• Up-to-date knowledge of servers, switches, and related tech (Required).
• Experience guiding diverse IT teams and providing research computing services (Required).
• Familiarity with software licensing and cloud apps for research fields (Required).
• Excellent communication to UCLA constituencies (Required).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical leadership of the Physical Sciences network.
• Oversee operation of the interdivisional Science Learning Center.
• Represent Physical Sciences on campus-wide committees.

Skills

Systems management

Systems programming

Network management

Cloud applications knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Advanced degree preferred

Experience leading IT org 4–10 yrs

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles seeks an experienced IT leader to manage the Physical Sciences Division's administrative and technical computing functions. You will guide networks for six departments and two institutes, and oversee the Science Learning Center operations.

You will participate in campus-wide governance, communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders and aligning IT strategy with research needs. This role is based on campus in Los Angeles.