RESEARCH COMPUTING SYSTEMS ENGINEER III, IS&T Research Computing

Boston University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid intersession break

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Boston is seeking a Research Computing Systems Engineer III to support the development and operations of advanced Research Computing services. This role focuses on automating deployments, monitoring capabilities, and system design involving Linux and container technologies. The candidate should have 5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration and programming, particularly in Python. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition assistance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience or relevant post-secondary education.
• Experience in Linux systems administration, storage, and networking.
• Programming experience in a Linux environment, preferably Python.

Responsibilities

• Automate deployments using a configuration management system.
• Develop automation and monitoring capabilities using programming skills.
• Identify and develop resolutions for system and performance issues.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Programming in Python

Automation and monitoring

Understanding of containerization

Configuration management systems

Education

Relevant post-secondary education

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Ansible

git

Job description

RESEARCH COMPUTING SYSTEMS ENGINEER III, IS&T Research Computing

Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is seeking a Research Computing Systems Engineer to join the development and operational efforts of a collaborative project called the New England Research Cloud (NERC). The engineer will contribute to the design, implementation, operation, and support of advanced Research Computing services based on technologies such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, KVM, and Ceph. The position will involve collaboration with the Mass Open Cloud Alliance and may be partially remote.

Responsibilities

• Automate deployments using a configuration management system.
• Develop automation and monitoring capabilities using programming skills.
• Identify and develop resolutions for system and performance issues.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of virtualization and container services.
• Contribute to the development and support of client workflows utilizing NERC and BU RC services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience or relevant post‑secondary education, including a combination of these.
• Experience in Linux systems administration, storage, and networking.
• Programming experience in a Linux environment, preferably Python; additional experience in Perl, C, Bash is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience and understanding of Linux virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., KVM, VMWare, OpenStack, OpenNebula, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to work with configuration management systems (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) and revision control systems (e.g., git).

Benefits

Boston University offers an extensive benefits package:

• Time Off: Paid intersession break, 13 paid holidays, and standard PTO/leave policy.
• Retirement: University‑funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance for employees and family members.
• Professional development: Lunch and learn sessions, extensive online courses, and support for participation in events such as NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We, at IS&T, appreciate each individual's knowledge, experiences and insights which enhance who we are, and as our DEIA knowledge and practice grows, we will ensure that our Mission, Vision, & Practices remain equitable and welcoming to all.