Systems Engineer I, CIRC

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Responsibilities: Assists in the management and administration of advanced on-premise and cloud-based computing, networking, and storage for research. In addition to administering servers and virtual systems, assists in the management of advanced computing architectures, such as high performance computing systems and accelerators, specialized high-speed network technology, and massive parallel file systems engineered for high-volume and high-velocity data for research. Assists in the design, setup, and maintenance of a University-wide research computing infrastructure, including monitoring and security. Assists with communications regarding advanced research technology solutions with faculty from several departments, centers, and schools. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists with the analysis of research use case requirements, designs solutions, and deploys on premise or cloud based advanced infrastructure for University-wide research computing involving application areas of existing and emerging areas of high performance computing, including artificial intelligence, big data, modeling, and simulation. Assists with the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of systems that require creative assembly of specialized computing, advanced network and parallel file system infrastructure. Leverages specialized infrastructure to deploy research computing solutions that are typically unconventional or unorthodox in traditional information technology environments. Provides assistance to proactive performance monitoring of high performance computing and supporting resources, including the analysis, alerting, reporting, and tuning of computational accelerators, high-bandwidth and low-latency networks, parallel file systems, and scheduling/resource management software. Assists with capacity analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting activities for advanced infrastructure in the research computing environment. Thinks creatively to respond to performance issues, system errors, and maintenance that are outside of standard information technology process controls and procedures. Assists with creation, review, and maintenance of technical documentation, including solution designs and reference guides for institutional-wide research computing infrastructure. Prepares necessary paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance to federal funding agency standards and procedures. Participates in discussions of new products and services to enhance the delivery of research computing infrastructure; engages vendors as appropriate. Maintains a broad knowledge of advanced technology, specialized equipment, and security and research compliance requirements. Remains mindful and vigilant of risks to the research enterprise while consulting with faculty, performing work, and planning activities. Other duties as assigned. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience required
Bachelor's degree in related discipline such as Computer Science, Business, Data Science, Engineering preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of high performance computing hardware and software, as well as knowledge of research networking and research storage solutions required
Ability to interact with faculty and staff, as appropriate, to communicate, and to process communications from others on technical change and research computing recommendations required
Ability to provide on-call support as required, and ability to perform after-hours and weekend maintenance and implementation activities required
Ability to travel to and from Data Center facilities required
Strong scripting skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communications skills required

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education field and/or a healthcare environment preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the management and administration of advanced on-premise and cloud-based computing, networking, and storage for research.
In addition to administering servers and virtual systems, assists in the management of advanced computing architectures, such as high performance computing systems and accelerators, specialized high-speed network technology, and massive parallel file systems engineered for high-volume and high-velocity data for research.
Assists in the design, setup, and maintenance of a University-wide research computing infrastructure, including monitoring and security.
Assists with communications regarding advanced research technology solutions with faculty from several departments, centers, and schools.
Assists with the analysis of research use case requirements, designs solutions, and deploys on premise or cloud based advanced infrastructure for University-wide research computing involving application areas of existing and emerging areas of high performance computing, including artificial intelligence, big data, modeling, and simulation.
Assists with the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of systems that require creative assembly of specialized computing, advanced network and parallel file system infrastructure.
Leverages specialized infrastructure to deploy research computing solutions that are typically unconventional or unorthodox in traditional information technology environments.
Provides assistance to proactive performance monitoring of high performance computing and supporting resources, including the analysis, alerting, reporting, and tuning of computational accelerators, high-bandwidth and low-latency networks, parallel file systems, and scheduling/resource management software.
Assists with capacity analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting activities for advanced infrastructure in the research computing environment.
Thinks creatively to respond to performance issues, system errors, and maintenance that are outside of standard information technology process controls and procedures.
Assists with creation, review, and maintenance of technical documentation, including solution designs and reference guides for institutional-wide research computing infrastructure.
Prepares necessary paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance to federal funding agency standards and procedures.
Participates in discussions of new products and services to enhance the delivery of research computing infrastructure; engages vendors as appropriate.
Maintains a broad knowledge of advanced technology, specialized equipment, and security and research compliance requirements.
Remains mindful and vigilant of risks to the research enterprise while consulting with faculty, performing work, and planning activities.
Other duties as assigned.