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Job Summary

The Associate Director, Research Computing provides leadership and vision for the development, support and maintenance of campus research computing and cloud services, including high performance and quantum computing. This also includes customer support for system enhancements and day-to-day operations for users, system integration, and development/rollout of technical solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology or related field
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience with progressive responsibility in information technology field, including a minimum of two (2) years in a demonstrated leadership capacity managing technical staff

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or Ph.D. in computer science, engineering
• Five (5) or more years of experience in research computing and system administration
• Professional experience with progressive responsibility in the areas of research computing and cloud services
• Previous experience in higher education environment
• Experience with deployment and management of HPC systems including CPU, GPU, storage, file systems, networking, virtualization, job schedulers (SLURM) and scientific applications
• Experience with InfiniBand and ethernet networks 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage both information systems special projects and ongoing operations
• Ability to plan and manage resources and supervise staff
• Ability to manage and direct problem resolution processes and build consensus among stakeholders to resolve conflicting interests or needs
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Planning, organizing and effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems

Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Understanding of data security and compliance standards, such as NIST 800-171/53

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement

Travel

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $135,000- $150,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

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