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System Administrator Research Computing, UMKC Information Services (00095771)

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Hiring Department
UMKC Information Services, department of Foundation Services
Job Description
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking a System Administrator to support our growing research computing infrastructure. This position will work closely with faculty and research staff to manage scientific computing environments, including high-performance computing (HPC) clusters and specialized research servers, both on-premises and in the cloud.
The ideal candidate will bring strong system administration skills, particularly in Linux environments, and a collaborative approach to supporting researchers with technical solutions. While approximately half of the role involves public cloud systems (e.g., AWS and GCP), a primary focus is on maintaining and expanding the universitys on-premises research computing capabilities.
Most of the work can be performed remotely; however, on-site presence is required at least one day per week, with additional on-site days as needed based on project or operational requirements. This person will be required to have a cell phone so we can communicate during non-business hours when necessary.
Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support on-premises HPC clusters and research servers
• Provide technical support and consultation for research computing projects
• Collaborate with faculty and research teams to implement and troubleshoot scientific applications
• Support hybrid infrastructure that includes both local and cloud-based environments
• Maintain system security and compliance, including support for HIPAA and other regulated data types
• Contribute to planning for system lifecycle, capacity, and resource needs
• Develop and improve automation using scripting and configuration management tools
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, or a related fieldor an equivalent combination of education, training, and at least two years of relevant experience
• Strong Linux systems administration skills
• 2+ years experience with public cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering systems in an academic or research setting
• Knowledge of HPC technologies such as SLURM or OpenMPI
• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with automation tools such as Puppet, Terraform, or Ansible
• Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python)
  

Anticipated Hiring Range
$80,000 - $84,000 annually, commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education and Research Services

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