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Position Summary
The Center for Research Computing (CRC) at Rice University enables faculty and researchers to effectively use on and off-premises (1) shared high-performance computing, (2) VM and cloud computing, (3) data storage infrastructure, (4) a wide range of scientific instruments, and (5) broader cyberinfrastructure and services, all to accelerate and advance world-class research and scholarship across the University.
Under general supervision, performs specialized functions for systems design, procurement, user access and applications support for the Center for Research Computing (CRC). As a highly skilled Independent Contributor, the person in this role is responsible for three core functions for HPC and related services in the CRC:
1. Lead the development, delivery, and oversight of HPC systems and services in the Center for Research Computing (CRC), including system documentation, requirements gathering, design, RFP development, gathering quotes and proposals, purchasing, deployment, health monitoring and maintenance of high-performance computing systems.
2. Expand and manage CRC outreach, consulting, training, and access to on-prem and national HPC resources; work with CRC and OIT teams, and directly with faculty, staff, and student researchers in the Rice research community to increase access to and use of computing and data resources.
3. Develop data collection processes and oversee implementation of tools and mechanisms for visibility into and tracking systems health, operations, and systems use and users; produce analysis, required reports, and other materials on systems health and use/user data to support best-in-class systems management and prediction, planning, and decision-making (including assessment of use policies).
Reporting to the Director of the Center for Research Computing, the position has significant responsibility for the technical architecture (including design and implementation) of HPC research environments (including databases; HPC & hybrid/cloud compute and storage services; security and access controls; and account management processes). This work is conducted in coordination and collaboration with various CRC and OIT service teams which are responsible for management of other systems across the Rice research computing ecosystem for delivery of relevant services. Incumbent is expected to maintain knowledge of new computing trends and technology, specifically including leading edge technologies, regional and national "as a service" offerings.” The ideal person for this has HPC and facilitation experience role coordinates and serves as a bridge among the Systems-facing and the User-facing experts, ensuring that systems hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures and services adhere to best-in-class operational standards to provide value to the research community at Rice. This team participates in planning and delivery of training for users of on-prem, regional, and national HPC systems and services.
In line with the University mission to lead world class research and OIT’s aim for excellence in service, this role is designed to facilitate the expansion of advanced research computing and user capacity across the community. The incumbent will work with researchers to understand how HPC and cloud can enable and reshape their work; provide consultation; and collaborate on solving problems for use and users. Working to bridge the systems engineering and user services teams, collaborates on support and training activities, and facilitates problem-solving activities to support provisioning and use of applications, tools, computational and data resources.
This role offers opportunities to lead or participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the research computing area and expects engagement in professional communities of practice at the national level.
This is an on-campus position with the opportunity for a flexible work schedule. (Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.)
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a hiring range of $128,000-$135,000. Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
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Full Time
$90k-114k (estimate)
05/27/2024
07/25/2024