Systems Administrator

Code4lib; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Code4lib seeks a Systems Administrator to manage cloud infrastructure and support GW students and researchers at The George Washington University. The role includes coordinating workshops and participating in software development projects. Ideal candidates should have experience with AWS and programming languages like Python.

This is a full-time position within a collaborative team environment that champions open access and enhances research practices.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying and managing cloud based infrastructure on AWS.
• Knowledge of best practices for teaching computational skills.
• Demonstrated experience with a modern programming language.

Responsibilities

• Manage cloud infrastructure deployed on AWS.
• Support students and researchers with cloud architecture and data analysis.
• Coordinate technical workshops with a distributed team.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Data analysis

Python

Collaboration

Tools

Amazon Web Services

Ruby on Rails

Job description

The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation (GWLAI) enriches the academic experience of scholars and students and sparks innovation at GW. We enable research and teaching through access to the latest scholarship and rich archival resources, tailored support for researchers at all levels, guidance for faculty who want to explore new teaching methods and technologies in the classroom, and robust support for online education. Through innovative partnerships, dynamic workshops, and team‑based approaches to project management and problem solving, GWLAI fosters collaboration and provides leadership across the university to support the shared mission of generating, making accessible, and preserving new knowledge. Having joined the Association of American Universities (AAU) in 2023, GW is at an exciting moment in its history and trajectory, and GWLAI is a key partner in supporting the university’s research and scholarly advancements and promoting discoveries and innovations made by the research community.

GWLAI is seeking a collaborative and service‑oriented Systems Administrator to join the Scholarly Technology Group (STG). STG is a highly collaborative unit where staff and librarians work together to meet student, faculty, and researcher needs across disciplines. As an active member of STG, the Systems Administrator will lead our infrastructure‑as‑a‑service environment and our popular and highly utilized program of consultations and workshops supporting computational and data fluency for all. This is a full‑time librarian position. LAI staff and librarians are champions of open access and open research practices to enhance research reproducibility. We also contribute to the scholarly community through our own software development, research, professional engagement, and service.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the deployment, management, and coordination of cloud infrastructure deployed on AWS.
• Provide support for GW students and researchers on topics such as cloud architecture, application deployment, coding, and/or data analysis through consultations, workshops, and participation in research teams.
• Coordinate technical workshop offerings with a distributed team of instructors in addition to Python Camp and Carpentries events.
• Participate in software development projects that enhance access to information and preserve knowledge.
• Serve as an active participant in GWLAI teams and projects across campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying and managing cloud based infrastructure on Amazon Web Services.
• Knowledge of best practices for teaching computational skills or Carpentries Instructor Certification.
• Demonstrated experience with Python, Ruby on Rails, or another modern programming language.

We recognize that strong candidates may not meet every qualification. If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply and highlight how your experiences align with the position.