Research Computing & Systems Administrator

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University in Fort Collins seeks a Research Computing & Systems Administrator to analyze and design research computing clusters and provide programming support to researchers and students. You will help design domain architectures, determine required server-based services, and contribute to delivering infrastructure.

The role involves maintaining HPC systems, upgrading software, developing web-based tools, and coordinating with the ETS team and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or an Associate’s with 2+ years experience.
• Working knowledge of LINUX system administration including NFS, auto mount, Samba, ssh, TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL, SQLite, and PHP, Python.
• Experience with High Performance Computing systems using Slurm or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing HPC research clusters in the Scott Data Center.
• Provide programming support for research grants as needed.
• Maintain systems for software/OS upgrades and security patching.
• Develop webpages/tools to assist with the cluster and collaborate with the ETS team.

Skills

Linux system administration

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

SQL/SQLite/PHP

Python

Slurm or HPC management

Web development tooling

SSH, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP networking

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Associate’s degree with 2+ years of experience in CS

Tools

Slurm

Ansible

Puppet

VNC

Job description

Research Computing & Systems Administrator# Careers at CSU## Research Computing & Systems AdministratorApply: Eligible for hybrid/on-site work: Fort Collins, CO: Full time: Posted Today: R2026107779# Job Description## Position Summary:The research Computing and Systems Administrator performs analysis and design on research computing clusters and assists researchers and students with programming support as needed to meet the specific needs of a given research grant. This position is responsible for designing and implementing domain architectures, determining which server-based services are needed to support the mission of the college, and is an integral part of delivering infrastructure services. This position will also assist in developing and maintaining web-based tools for use by Engineering faculty, staff and students. **For full consideration, please upload your resume/CV, cover letter by 11:59 PM (MT) on Sunday, November 15, 2026. This posting will remain open until filled, but applications received after the full consideration date may not be reviewed.** ## Work Unit:Colorado State University is a land-grant institution committed to a 150-year-old mission of access to higher education for the citizens of Colorado and to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach. The campus is located in the city of Fort Collins, the county seat of Larimer County. Fort Collins is a progressive community of approximately 171,000 situated 65 miles north of Denver on Interstate 25. Located at an elevation of 5,000 feet, Fort Collins has a clear, dry climate and generally pleasant temperature throughout the year. The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering (WSCOE) at Colorado State University (CSU) consists of about 3,000 students enrolled in BS, MS, and PhD programs, 145 tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty, and over 400 support staff and research scientists. The College is home to more than $100 million in research funding and accounts for more than one-third of CSU’s patents. Its state-of-the-art facilities, including the Powerhouse Energy Campus and a world-class laser center scheduled to open in 2026, provide collaborative spaces for students, faculty, staff, and industry partnerships. Engineering Technology Services (ETS) is responsible for the vision and oversight of all aspects of computing in the College of Engineering, with the exception of the physical network infrastructure. Pedagogical uses of technology, research computing, planning for and maintenance of instructional facilities, technical support for faculty and staff, network management, systems analysis, programming, web-coding, and technical training all fall under the purview of ETS. Networked services are provided to over 3500 engineering students, faculty, and staff.## Essential Job Duties:* Help manage multiple existing High Performance Computing (HPC) research clusters operating in the Scott Data Center to include: + Performing programming support as needed to meet the specific needs of a given research grant. + Maintaining the systems for software/OS upgrades and security patching. + Configuring the systems and performing software installation. + Help develop webpages to assist with maintaining the cluster. + Working with the ETS Financial Coordinator, Procurement, and vendors to secure the components. + Assisting with architecture design by working with potential users such as students, faculty, research staff, and the ETS Systems Group while remaining within the funding allowance. + Assist with coordinating vendor(s) during site installation. + Assisting researchers with adding appropriate CPU and GPU nodes to the clusters .* Provide similar research computing administration for clusters owned by specific research groups.* Design and program custom software applications.* Review, test and implement new technology services for the college.* Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network for UNIX/LINUX servers and workstations.* Develop and maintain web-based tools for use by the college. ## Conditions of Employment:* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The Department will not sponsor a visa for this position.* Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).* This position may occasionally require work outside normal business hours to support critical systems, respond to unexpected service interruptions, and perform scheduled server maintenance and upgrade activities. Such work is expected to be infrequent and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.## Supervision:None## Minimum Education:* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; will consider an Associate’s degree and at least 2 years of work experience in computer science or a related field in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree. ## Minimum Experience:* Working knowledge of LINUX system administration including system configuration, NFS filesystems, auto mount, Samba, ssh, and basic networking to include TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP.* Experience with all of the following: HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL, SQLite, and PHP, Python.* Strong knowledge of HTML, web standards, design and implementation.* Experience creating database structures for applications.* Experience working with High Performance Computing systems using Slurm or similar. ## Preferred Qualifications:* Experience with various flavors of Linux to include Debian, RockyLinux, and Ubuntu.* Experience with remote desktop, VNC, and shell scripting.* Experience with installing and troubleshooting engineering research applications, e.g., Matlab, Cadence, ANSYS Fluent, etc.* Experience working with provisioning software such as Ansible or Puppet.* Experience with parallel programming in research applications.* Experience with AI-powered coding sofware agent.* Experience with with Web APIs, AJAX, JSON, and other javascript libraries.* Strong understanding of UI.* Familiarity with Web 2.0 technologies.* Familiarity responsive design.* Familiarity with using AI for coding. ## Application Instructions:Please upload a resume and cover letter **that specifically address your interest in this job and address the required and any applicable preferred job qualifications for this position.** Application materials that do not specifically address this position may not be considered.# Salary Range$62,700 - $65,700# Required Application DocumentsTo apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Cover Letter, Resume/CV