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Senior Manager Research Computing & Cyberinfrastructure
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 22056
For questions regarding this position, please contact: Adam Edelman aedelman@montana.edu OR 406-994-5091
Classification Title Net/Comp Sys Administrator III
Working Title Senior Manager Research Computing & Cyberinfrastructure
Brief Position Overview
Research cyberinfrastructure is focused on addressing the unique needs of the modern research environment. The Lead for Research Cyberinfrastructure will collaborate closely with research faculty across Montana State University; oversee research cyberinfrastructure efforts at MSU, leveraging large-scale data and computational systems; supporting custom software, hardware, and workflows; facilitating engagements between researchers and specialists; and working with administration and community partners to provide sustainable support structures for all aspects of research IT needs. Partners with multiple IT teams, campus-wide research groups, and grant-funded initiatives. Assists with strategic planning and designs research cyberinfrastructure systems.
Position Number 4M0433
Department UIT Business Op
Division VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $26.820 -$37.548 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type Classified Salary
Recruitment Type Open
General Statement
The Lead for Research Cyberinfrastructure (RCI) is responsible for administration and oversight of Montana State University's Research Cyberinfrastructure environments and efforts.
This position reports to the Vice President for IT and Chief Information Officer and collaborates with other IT support divisions across the university. As Research Cyberinfrastructure staff reports to this position, there are some management duties.
Engagement
Lead consultation and facilitation services for faculty and staff across Montana State University.
Systems Planning and Operation
Partnership and Collaboration
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Combination of education and/or applicable experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related field and/or experience leading facilitation and research cyberinfrastructure initiatives in an active research environment.
2. Demonstrated success in leveraging cyberinfrastructure in support of researcher goals and programs.
3. Basic fundamentals of modern IT systems, including common automation systems, TCP/IP networking, system troubleshooting, security concepts including firewall and server hardening configurations, familiarity with modern large-scale scientific computing systems.
4. Demonstrated experience planning complex interconnected systems; evaluating costs, risks, and benefits; and writing and interpreting system specifications.
5. Demonstrated experience working in a facilitation role for a wide variety of stakeholders and administration.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Advanced experience in a research cyberinfrastructure support environment.
2. Demonstrated experience with specific technologies common in research such as HPC systems and their management, high-performance networking, workflow management and automation, cloud bursting, large-scale data storage and archive systems, or software compilation or module systems.
3. Demonstrated experience preparing internal or external grants for large infrastructure investments.
4. Demonstrated experience developing mission, vision, and implementation objectives for cyberinfrastructure services.
5. Demonstrated experience in leadership role for cyberinfrastructure, building relationships with other stakeholders and administration.
The Successful Candidate Will
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? Yes
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of search
Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on October 20, 2021; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran's status, sex, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. In support of the University's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, PO Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651; recruitment@montana.edu .
In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
MSU's Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: http://www.montana.edu/hr/disability_accommodation/complaints_grievances.htm
To apply, visit: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/26618
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