The following position reporting to Therese Miller, Manager, Collaboration and Engagement Support is being
posted externally. If interested, you must apply online at https://jobs.iu.edu/
Refer to job number #5475.
Senior Systems Analyst - PA3IT
Description and Responsibilities:
Provides technical leadership and performs highly complex tasks including the design, development, implementation, and support of new and existing software and hardware systems. Implements, tests, documents, and provides training and documentation for hardware and software deployed by IU as part of the eXtreme Engineering and Science Discovery Environment (XSEDE). Designs and develops new deployments of Virtual Machines running on IU.s Quarry system and other systems supported by IU as part of XSEDE; provides tactical leadership to junior programmers; and improves development and release processes and documentation with the overall goal of improving software reliability, usability, and maintainability, leading to customer satisfaction. Oversees the preparation of system, job, program, and user documentation; consolidates system study documents and ensures final documents are updated as necessary and securely stored; and oversees any technical briefings, updates and user documentation published in the Knowledge Base relevant to XSEDE and IU.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related discipline and two years of professional computing experience as systems programmer, developer, or
technical support expert in areas related to research software, grid computing, or cloud computing.
A combination of education and experience may be considered.
In-depth knowledge of grid computing, supercomputing, and systems programming and experience programming in Perl and Shell. Ability to operate effectively in a complex and dynamic environment; knowledge and practical experience with application development methodologies; and excellent analytical and communication skills. Strong customer service orientation and enthusiasm for the application of new technologies across a broad range of disciplines; ability to interact effectively with staff and faculty in extended consultations using practical project management practices; and ability to work independently with people of varying levels of technical knowledge.
Preferred: Experience with Globus, Condor, or other grid middleware.
Other: The XSEDE - the eXtreme Engineering and Science Discovery Environment (http://uits.iu.edu/page/bbfc) is the largest open national cyberinfrastructure in the US, and this position will be critical to supporting XSEDE for national and IU-based users. XSEDE supports 16 supercomputers and high-end visualization and data analysis resources across the country and makes them available for use by the US open science and engineering research community. XSEDE provides the expertise to ensure that researchers can make the most of the supercomputers and tools.
All employees of the Research Technologies Division of UITS work in a highly collaborative environment which requires of all employees a willingness to cooperate and collaborate with colleagues and clients, openness with information, professional and respectful approaches to collaboration and contention, and compliance with university policies, including IU's Intellectual Property policies. Code and documentation developed by staff in relation to or as part of their professional work activities are, unless otherwise designated in advance, considered to be the Intellectual Property of IU, per IU Intellectual Property guidelines. Code and documents are to be stored and maintained within identified shared code and document repositories, shared with other entities within IU, and disclosed to IURTC promptly. All employees are required to uphold and support IU's mission in deed and in spirit . and particularly its activities in research, education, and engagement in the State of Indiana and beyond.
Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment institution.
