Research IT Engineer III

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Research IT Engineer III to join UFIT's Research Computing on the Gainesville campus. This full-time role focuses on installing, operating, and managing HiPerGator resources to support faculty and researchers in advanced scientific and AI workloads.

The position emphasizes Linux system administration, collaboration with UFIT RC and network teams, and adherence to policies for resource access and usage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area with 2 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma with 6 years of experience.
• A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required.
• Strong IT systems management, accuracy, problem solving, and adaptability skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and manage the heterogeneous set of computing, storage, and networking resources, hardware and software.
• Collaborate and coordinate on tasks with UFIT RC and other UFIT units such as network services and identity management.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures governing access, allocation, and use of computing resources.

Skills

IT Systems Management

Accuracy And Attention To Detail

Problem Solving

Flexibility And Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area

Job description

Research IT Engineer III

Job No: 541487

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Department: 14500000 - IT-RC RESEARCH COMPUTING

Job Description

Classification Title: Research IT Engineer III

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is seeking a professional-level Research IT Engineer III to join Research Computing, a unit within UFIT.

UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator.

This Research IT Engineer III supports the university's success through service and operational excellence. This position provides direct support to faculty, staff, and their teams to accomplish their research and teaching mission by optimal and efficient use of HiPerGator services, the primary university resource for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence (AI). The position supports the complex, high-performance, and data-intensive computing systems in support of advanced scientific, engineering, and scholarly research at the University of Florida. The activities will include system administration (primarily Linux), including operating system, firmware, and hardware installation, operation, and maintenance.

Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida's innovative and inspirational community. The position is in Gainesville, FL with flexible work arrangements possible. These are not remote positions.

UF has been operating HiPerGator, for close to a decade. HiPerGator has become a critical service for UF because of the growth of the community of researchers, faculty, students and collaborators that UFRC serves not only in size but also in the breadth of research domains. The workloads running on HiPerGator cover a wide range of research disciplines, from physical science and engineering to medicine and drug discovery, as well as business, law, arts and humanities. The demand for HiPerGator's computing power to carry out research in foundational and use-inspired AI has also dramatically increased with UF's AI Initiative and the recent success of generative AI such as ChatGPT in all aspects of human activity.

Key Responsibilities and Characteristics

• Install, operate, and manage the heterogeneous set of computing, storage, and networking resources, both hardware and software operated by UFIT – Research Computing
• Participate in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and software governing system resources access, allocation, use, and services.
• Collaborate and coordinate on various tasks with other teams inside UFIT RC and other UFIT units such as network services and identity management.

About UF Information Technology

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/.

About the University of Florida

One of America's all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida's West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Exceptional Benefits

UF provides various leave programs based on an employee's salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

Expected Salary

$82,000-$114,000; commensurate based on education and experience.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

Preferred

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

• IT Systems Management
• Accuracy And Attention To Detail
• Problem Solving
• Flexibility And Adaptability

Special Instructions to Applicants

A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Materials

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of professional references with contact information (Minimum of 3 with one from a previous or current supervisor)

The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (E.T.) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required

Yes

Applications Close

09 October 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.