Research Computing Engineer: Cloud & Containers (Remote)

Boston University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid intersession break

13 paid holidays

University-funded retirement plan

Tuition assistance program

Learning and development opportunities

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.