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Boston University is a research-intensive institution that values academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

The university's diverse departments and schools, such as the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Medicine, offer a range of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and professional growth. Boston University's campus is situated in the heart of Boston, providing access to world-class museums, libraries, and cultural institutions.

Working at Boston University may appeal to individuals who are passionate about higher education, research, and community service, and who value the opportunity to contribute to a leading institution that prioritizes academic rigor, diversity, and social responsibility.

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Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 30% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 20% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

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43% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
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RESEARCH COMPUTING SYSTEMS ENGINEER III, IS&T Research Computing

RESEARCH COMPUTING SYSTEMS ENGINEER III, IS&T Research Computing

Boston University

Boston, MA

$113K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Boston University rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

181st of 544 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is seeking applicants with diverse skills and experiences to join our innovative and inclusive community. Boston University is looking for a Research Computing Systems Engineer to join the development and operational efforts of a collaborative project called the New England Research Cloud (NERC). You will contribute to the design, implementation, operation, and support of advanced Research Computing (RC) services based on technologies such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, KVM, and Ceph. As a member of the Research Computing Systems Engineering team at Boston University, you will collaborate with the Mass Open Cloud Alliance on this project. You will work both directly with other team members, clients, and key stakeholders, as well as independently. This position is partially remote.

You Will:

  • Automate deployments using a configuration management system.
  • Develop automation and monitoring capabilities using programming skills.
  • Identify and develop resolutions for system and performance issues.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of virtualization and container services.
  • Contribute to the development and support of client workflows utilizing NERC and BU RC services.

Required Skills

You Will Have:

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience or relevant post-secondary education, including a combination of these two.
  • Experience in Linux systems administration, storage, and networking.
  • Experience programming in a Linux environment, preferably Python. Experience in multiple languages such as Perl, C, Bash is a plus but not required.
  • Hands-on experience and understanding of Linux virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., KVM, VMWare, Openstack, OpenNebula, Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Ability to work with Configuration Management systems (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) and Revision Control Systems (e.g., git).

Boston University offers an excellent benefits package including:

  • Time Off: In addition to PTO and leave policy, BU employees have a paid intersession break and 13 paid holidays.
  • Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service.
  • Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program for yourself and family members.
  • Check out https://www.bu.edu/wellness/ and https://www.bu.edu/hr/part-time-employee-perks/ for more information!

Boston University IS&T invests in our staff and their personal and professional growth. We promote staff learning including lunch and learn sessions, an extensive library of online courses, Fun Advisory Board (FAB) arranges a number of events throughout the year and opportunities to engage with peers at NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-353-6474.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We, at IS&T, appreciate each individual's knowledge, experiences and insights which enhance who we are, and as our DEIA knowledge and practice grows, we will ensure that our Mission, Vision, & Practices remain equitable and welcoming to all.


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Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge to benefit society. We remain dedicated to our founding principles: that higher education should be accessible to all and that research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice should be conducted in the service of the wider community—local and international. These principles endure in the University’s insistence on the value of diversity, in its tradition and standards of excellence, and in its dynamic engagement with the City of Boston and the world. Boston University comprises a remarkable range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs built on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences. With the support and oversight of the Board of Trustees, the University, through our faculty, continually innovates in education and research to ensure that we meet the needs of students and an ever-changing world.

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10,000+ Employees

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Boston, MA, US

Year founded

1839

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