Research Cyberinfrastructure Engineer, UNLV Research [R0152643]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

No state income tax

Tuition discounts

Job summary

UNLV Research seeks a Research Cyberinfrastructure Engineer to design and maintain HPC infrastructure, storage, and networks supporting data-intensive research and teaching. You will collaborate with UNLV IT and the Division of Research to deploy cutting-edge cyberinfrastructure and AI/ML workflows.

You will translate researchers’ needs into scalable technical solutions, mentor students and staff, and help drive innovation in high-performance computing across campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in systems administration or HPC environments.
• Experience in higher education or research settings is preferred.
• Experience supporting researchers with federal or regional grants is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain HPC hardware and software including clusters and storage.
• Monitor performance and tune systems for maximum computational efficiency.
• Provide technical support to researchers and students using HPC resources.
• Implement security protocols and ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop documentation and train users on HPC tools and workflows.

Skills

Research translation

Team collaboration

Python scripting

Linux

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree

Higher education experience

Tools

Slurm

Kubernetes

Singularity

GPFS/Lustre

Job description

Research Cyberinfrastructure Engineer, UNLV Research

RESEARCH CYBERINFTSTRUCTURE ENGINEER – UNLV Research [R0152643]

UNLV is an emerging R1, EPSCoR institution with a growing investment in expanding cyberinfrastructure. The position is part of a collaboration between UNLV IT and the Division of Research to leverage all opportunities in delivering cutting edge technology and supportive cyberinfrastructure services. As part of this growing team focused on delivering a wider range of solutions through collaboration with enterprise IT staff, faculty, students and regional and national research data and computing community, the research computing engineer is a collaborator who enjoys a key role in helping researchers employ advanced technology to improve research outcomes. The position helps to develop and maintain systems, storage, networking and data architecture to support data-intensive research, teaching, and workforce development. The role is designed for an individual who is looking to enjoy a more impactful role in collaborating with IT teams in implementing research technologies that include high performance computing, research networks, AI/ML technologies. Equally important is an inclusive and innovative outlook, towards lowering the barriers to using advanced computing.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain HPC hardware and software, including clusters, storage systems, and networking components.
• Monitor system performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies to maximize computational efficiency.
• Provide technical support and guidance to researchers and students using HPC resources, including troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Implement and maintain security protocols and ensure compliance with university and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with researchers to understand their computational requirements and assist in the development of custom solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for HPC systems and provide training sessions for users to enhance their understanding and utilization of HPC resources.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of a variety of HPC systems (CPU, GPU, storage systems, file systems, networking, virtualization, job schedulers (Slurm) and scientific applications) sufficient to understand, seek clarification on the recommendations of technical experts and assist researchers in translating recommendations
• Knowledge of IT systems monitoring, telemetry methods, and basic analytics.
• Understanding of at least one and familiarity with two or more additional technologies listed (data structures related to research, data management plans, data-facing scientific instruments, storage systems, data workflows, data staging and transfer systems, identity and access management, software utilized in research and cloud technologies)
• Familiarity with facilitation techniques used to engage researchers from a variety of disciplines
• Advanced knowledge of database, filesystem, networking, server, operating system, and software concepts directly applicable to team science, internet-of-things, cloud architecture, cluster computing, and user management.
• Preferred Knowledge of containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Singularity, etc.)
• Knowledge of managing any of the following GPUs, MPI, InfiniBand, XDMod
• Knowledge of AI/ML Packages

Skills

• Experience assisting researchers in translating research challenges into technical solutions
• Triaging complex problems and defining solutions
• Working collaboratively as part of a technical and non-technical team
• Experience in software infrastructure deployment, management, and automation.
• Training non-technical and technical users in the use of cyber infrastructure from a researcher perspective
• Mentoring and/or advising students, postdoctoral researchers, or junior faculty in their academic and professional development
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in research, teaching, or service
• Proficiency in Linux OS and scripting skills (Python, BASH, etc.)
• Experience working with Git repositories
• Preferred Experience with maintenance and implementation of
• Demonstrated leadership in the areas of computing, data, and cyberinfrastructure within an academic or research-intensive setting
• Contribute to the broader academic and professional community by participating in conferences, workshops, and other events related to computing, data, and cyberinfrastructure

Abilities

• Required Ability to effectively communicate to colleagues across disciplines and with different level of technical proficiency
• Learn and communicate the salient aspects of complex and novel technical concepts to peers in the University as well as scientific and engineering personnel
• Learn and teach new technologies
• Preferred Create detailed reports

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor’s from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 3-5 years of experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
• Experience working in a higher education or research-intensive setting
• Demonstrated success in working with a research team supported federal and/or regional research grants
• 3-5 years of experience in systems administration, with specific experience in HPC environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration, with at least 3 years in an HPC environment.
• Experience with parallel file systems (e.g., Lustre, GPFS).
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and hybrid HPC environments.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary

Salary is $90,000-$100,000. Unable to offer more than stated salary.

Benefits of Working at UNLV

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard Support and resources available for veteran applicants — [e-mail] or visit our Veterans Webpage.

Job Category

Administrative Faculty ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent100.0%

Required Attachments

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, 3 Professional References

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided). Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University Information

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu.

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