Research Infra DevOps Engineer - HPC & Data Platforms

Harvard University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Research Infrastructure System Administrator to support research activities. This role requires expertise in maintaining platforms, applications, and databases essential for secure research environments.

You will collaborate with world-renowned faculty and contribute to innovative solutions that improve health and well-being. This position emphasizes operational support and problem-solving, working in a diverse and inclusive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux-based systems administration in a research or academic setting.
• Ability to develop and maintain scripts and APIs using languages such as Python or Bash.
• Experience administering relational databases such as MySQL and Postgres.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and support research applications and platforms such as Omero and Globus.
• Administer and maintain research databases and web-hosted systems.
• Implement and maintain monitoring systems to ensure platform health.

Skills

Linux-based systems administration

Troubleshooting skills

Containerization (Docker, Podman)

API development

Communication skills

Education

Minimum of two years' post-secondary education

Tools

MySQL

Postgres

Open OnDemand

Omero

Globus

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Research Infrastructure System Administrator to support research activities. This role requires expertise in maintaining platforms, applications, and databases essential for secure research environments.

You will collaborate with world-renowned faculty and contribute to innovative solutions that improve health and well-being. This position emphasizes operational support and problem-solving, working in a diverse and inclusive atmosphere.