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Research Computing Software Engineering

The Research Computing Manager leads and oversees research computing infrastructure and services, including networking, High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters, high-capacity storage, and scientific software applications necessary to support sponsored research; manages the day-to-day operations of research computing resources; supports researchers with their computational needs, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of computing environments.

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of research computing infrastructure, including high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, data storage systems, and network resources
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of computing systems, including troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues
• Manage team(s) of staff including hiring, assigning work, managing workflow and deadlines, ensuring quality of service, and creating development opportunities
• Collaborate with research teams and leadership to understand computational needs and develop tailored solutions
• Lead and manage research computing projects, including the deployment of new technologies and systems, upgrades, and migrations
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within scope
• Engage with organizations, researchers, vendors, and working groups internal and external to the University in support of strategic goals and objectives
• Identify and evaluate grants to enhance research opportunities
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the security and compliance of research computing resources, including data protection and access controls
• Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging technologies to ensure the security and integrity of systems
• Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops for researchers on effective use of computing resources and tools
• Manage the budget for research computing resources, including hardware, software, and staffing
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to optimize resource utilization and cost-effectiveness

Level:

– Manager

Base Description:

– Manages direct reports where primary duty is the management of a working unit.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient ability in work design, project management, financial planning and development of goals for accomplishing unit assignments. Reviews and guides work to ensure conformity to policy and effective approaches. Evaluates employee performance and recommend development opportunities. Demonstrates ability to coach employees. Presents and communicates key university indicatives and connects it to unit contributions. Provides broad guidelines. Develops, evaluates, enhances, and/or implements quality improvement practices. Recommends innovative solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Oversees a team (typically 4 or more; no fewer than 2) full
– time direct reports of individual contributors and/or first level supervisors.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Monitors and tracks department/area budget
– May plan, forecast, and/or assist in developing budgets
– May have final signature authority for specific area

Problem Solving:

– Encounters varied and complex problems
– Helps to develop creative and/or novel approaches to resolve problems that are difficult in nature but within limited scope
– Modifies, adapts, or refines guidelines if necessary to resolve issues or problems

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices and advanced working knowledge to determine appropriate work methods for the team
– Reviews completed work of others for conformity to policy, and effectiveness of approach
– Delegates advanced tasks to others

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and various areas across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Communicates key university initiatives and how unit’s work contributes to their achievement
– Presents ideas, concepts and instructions in a clear manner, and uses persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 16
• Minimum – $123,200.00
• MidPoint – $157,100.00
• Maximum – $191,000.00