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Job Title: RESEARCH COMPUTING SYSTEMS ENGINEER III, IS&T Research Computing
Company Name: Boston University
Location: Boston, MA US
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 06/10/2026
Expire Date: 07/10/2026
Job Categories: Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration
Job Description
RESEARCH COMPUTING SYSTEMS ENGINEER III, IS&T Research Computing


RESEARCH COMPUTING SYSTEMS ENGINEER III, IS&T Research Computing


Job Description
RESEARCH COMPUTING SYSTEMS ENGINEER III, IS&T Research Computing

Category
Charles River Campus --> Information Technology
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500348040407
Posted Date
4/8/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 50
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$100,300.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$125,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

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.

Required Skills

Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $100,300.00-$125,000.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316567


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