Research Engineer Senior

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

ID: 7139045
Posted: April 10, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Position Overview

The Institute for Information Sciences (I2S) computer infrastructure is extremely diverse, dynamic, and challenging. This position will provide advanced computer hardware, software, and network support for the research needs of the I2S. Independently applies advanced knowledge of scientific research or engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Creates, maintains, tests, troubleshoots and/or implements hardware, software and/or data systems solutions used in the support of research. This position will be part of a small technical team of experts, which support: a diverse research community with both advanced hardware and software resources, a High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster, and a dedicated parallel storage system. In addition, the institute supports three primary computer operating systems (Linux, OSX, and Microsoft Windows). The research and operational networks are equally complex and completely maintained in-house by the I2S staff. These networks are comprised of 1/10/100G-Base TCP/IP running over copper and fiber-optic cable.


Job Description

25% Provide advanced computer hardware/software/network design and system support for the I2S which is a very dynamic, diversified, and advanced academic communications research and development facility.

15% Support end-users (i.e. operational staff, graduate students, and faculty) computer and networking needs through the design, development, specification, installation, configuration, and management of computer hardware/software/networks.

15% Manage the daily operations of the Institute for Information Sciences (I2S) computing and networking facilities.

15% Consult with I2S members about computer system issues, such as: requirement analysis, computer hardware/software/network system specifications, maintenance, development, support, and cost.

10% Manage and mentor student system administrators.

10% Evaluate and make recommendations relating to computer software, hardware, and network solutions to researchers.

10% Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience.
Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience with UNIX/Linux, and IP based networks.
Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of TCP/IP, Linux system administration, Apache Web Servers, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), Microsoft Windows 10/11 system administration, network management tools, network file systems (NFS), large-scale workstation roll-out, shell programming.
Advanced system administration experience with Unix/Linux.
Administration experience on routers and switches.
Administration experience with InfiniBand networks.
Administration experience on Checkpoint firewalls.
Administration experience with High Performance Computing.
Previous experience working with a technical team.