Manager, Information Systems & Technology (Infrastructure)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Manager for Information Systems & Technology (Infrastructure) in the IST Central Core Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. This role oversees planning, implementation, and operations of research computing and infrastructure, ensuring availability, security, and performance to support enterprise research activities.

The Manager leads HPC, instrumentation support, enterprise apps, and cloud platforms, guiding governance, cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in a technical environment.
• Proven expertise in design, implementation and management of complex technical systems.
• Strong understanding of workflow, policies and procedures for production environments.
• Equivalent education/experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for research technologies and systems including server infrastructure, HPC, AI, cloud computing.
• Administer enterprise storage and server infrastructure with high availability and data security.
• Serve as liaison with Rutgers OIT and OARC, providing senior-level technical guidance.
• Govern data lifecycle management in compliance with policies and regulations including HIPAA.
• Develop and maintain policies for research technology operations and change management.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for research technology systems.
• Supervise systems administration staff and guide talent development.
• Participate in staff hiring and assess staffing needs.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans for research operations.
• Test contingency plans regularly to ensure effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Research computing

HPC

Cloud computing

Data security & compliance

Disaster recovery planning

Staff supervision

Budget & cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Box

RDS

Job description

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Manager, Information Systems & Technology (Infrastructure) within the IST Central Core Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

The Manager, Information Systems Technology (Infrastructure) is responsible for the planning, implementation, and operational management of research computing and technology infrastructure supporting the Rutgers Cancer Institute. This role ensures the availability, security, and performance of systems that enable research activities across the enterprise.

Primary responsibilities include oversight of high-performance computing (HPC), scientific instrumentation support, enterprise applications, and cloud-based platforms. The Manager provides direction for infrastructure services that support data storage, processing, analysis, and secure collaboration, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and regulatory requirements.

This role leads the development and support of cloud computing and AI infrastructure capabilities, including the adoption of scalable compute environments, data analytics platforms, and machine learning tools. Responsibilities include governance, cost management, and ensuring the secure and compliant use of cloud and AI technologies in research environments. The Manager collaborates with researchers, IT staff, and external partners to evaluate and implement technologies that enhance research productivity.

This position is accountable for maintaining service reliability, driving infrastructure improvements, and supporting emerging technology needs across the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for research technologies and systems, including server infrastructure, scientific instruments, high performance computing, AI, and cloud computing infrastructure and services.
• Administer and maintain enterprise storage and server infrastructure, including platforms such as Box and RDS, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and data security through proactive system upgrades, patch management, and vulnerability remediation in compliance with established security standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Rutgers OIT and OARC teams while providing senior-level technical guidance and escalation support and designing scalable infrastructure solutions to meet research and operational needs.
• Govern data lifecycle management for Rutgers Cancer Institute systems, ensuring secure access, transmission, and storage of data in compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations, including HIPAA.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for research technology operations, including change management and contingency planning.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for research technology systems and infrastructure.
• Supervises systems administration staff in day-to-day operations as well as provides guidance with talent development and regular performance evaluations.
• Participates in staff hiring and helps identify staffing needs and changes to respond to changing project and organizational needs.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for research technology operations.
• Conduct periodic testing of contingency plans to ensure they remain effective and up-to-date.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering or related discipline required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Six (6) years of progressively more responsible experience in a technical environment.
• Demonstrated expertise and excellence in design, implementation and management of complex technical systems and environments.
• Must have extensive experience working in a technical setting and a strong understanding of workflow, policies and procedures regarding production environments.
• Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Office environment. Moderate noise.

Posting Number: 26ST1489