Senior Research Systems Engineer

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 95,200 - 121,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a Senior Research Systems Engineer to provide advanced technical expertise in the design and operational support of research technology and computing systems. The role entails managing systems that support research computing, high-performance computing, and AI initiatives.

The ideal candidate will ensure compliance and scalability of research systems while mentoring users and collaborating across departmental teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and six years of experience in research computing or systems administration.
• Experience supporting research technology and computing services in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support research technology systems.
• Analyze system requirements and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain integrations and data flows across systems.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Linux/Unix administration

System integration

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

APIs

ETL workflows

Linux

Job description

Senior Research Systems Engineer

Job ID: 299037

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

Provide advanced technical expertise for the design, integration, and operational support of research technology and computing systems that support Augusta University's research enterprise, including research computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence initiatives. The Senior Research Systems Engineer is responsible for developing, integrating, and maintaining secure, scalable, and compliant research systems and data workflows that support clinical, academic, and administrative research activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, optimize, and support research technology systems, enterprise platforms, and interoperable solutions that support research administration, compliance, operational workflows, research computing, HPC, and AI‑enabled services.
• Analyze system requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements, upgrades, patches, performance improvements, and configuration changes across assigned research systems and computing platforms.
• Develop, support, and maintain integrations, data flows, automation, APIs, and technical solutions that improve interoperability, reliability, security, compliance, and efficiency across research systems and shared infrastructure.
• Provide mentoring, cross‑training, and advanced technical guidance to team members and users to support effective, sustainable use of research systems, shared computing resources, and related technologies.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, procedures, configuration records, and system support materials for research platforms, integrations, and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with researchers, faculty, administrators, vendors, and IT teams to gather requirements, plan changes, design solutions, and support project delivery aligned with institutional standards, regulatory requirements, and evolving research needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of research computing, HPC, AI‑enabled environments, institutional priorities, and divisional goals.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and six years of experience in research computing or systems administration OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and eight years of experience in research computing or systems administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting research technology and computing services in a higher education, research, or academic medical center environment.
• Experience integrating research and enterprise systems, platforms, or data sources in a complex institutional setting.
• Experience supporting secure, compliant, and service‑oriented technical environments used for research activities.
• Proficiency with scripting, automation, version control, and related tools used in systems support and operational efficiency.
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams with architects, engineers, vendors, and research stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
• Knowledge of research technology and computing systems, including research computing, HPC, AI, and related enterprise research services.
• Experience with systems administration, APIs, ETL workflows, secure data exchange, and database connectivity across institutional platforms.
• Linux/Unix administration, scripting, automation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization in complex service environments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• Research technology and computing systems that support research operations, data services, and enterprise platforms.
• Linux/Unix operating systems, system integration methods, and distributed computing concepts.
• Databases, ETL processes, APIs, and secure data transfer methods.
• Compliance frameworks and institutional standards, including HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, and IRB requirements.
• Scripting, automation, virtualization, containerization, and cloud technologies used in technical service environments.

Skills

• Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Linux administration, shell scripting, and systems troubleshooting.
• System integration, API support, and ETL workflow development.
• Software installation, configuration, and support in research and enterprise environments.
• Monitoring, diagnostics, and performance tuning across systems and services.
• Strong written and verbal communication, documentation, and customer support skills.

Abilities

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Design, implement, support, and optimize research technology and computing systems.
• Analyze system, integration, and performance issues and develop effective technical solutions.
• Build and maintain secure data workflows across multiple institutional and research platforms.
• Apply compliance, governance, and security standards to operational environments.
• Collaborate effectively with architects, IT professionals, vendors, and research stakeholders.

Shift, Salary & Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).

Salary: $95,200 annual – $121,400 annual.

Pay Band: B16.

Benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, teachers retirement or optional retirement plan, vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Tuition assistance may be available for full‑time employees after 6 months.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a background check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

Applicable credit checks for positions of trust or purchase card usage may be required.

Motor‑vehicle reports may be required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.

Information security responsibilities include ensuring confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=299037&PostingSeq=1.