Position Introduction:

OU IT is currently hiring the position of IT Research Computing System Specialist. This position provides research computing system administration and/or other system-facing tasks. Students in this role will troubleshoot minor issues, assist in deploying and maintaining research computing systems and components, provide technical support, and communicate with various IT teams to resolve more technically advanced customer incidents and system maintenance issues.

Most shifts will take place between 8am-5pm CST, Monday through Friday. Some weekend shifts may be required. For this position, required training will occur on the job as part of this position’s duties, potentially including job shadowing. Regular attendance at research computing team meetings will be required, in person and/or via videoconferencing. Due to the amount of time and effort that must be devoted to on-boarding new employees, this position is not recommended for applicants who intend to work in the role for less than two academic semesters.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 Term as an undergraduate student in good standing at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

• At least one year of experience with any Unix-like operating system (for example, Linux) is preferred.
• Experience working in a technical environment is preferred.
• Experience with programming and/or scripting is preferred.
• Experience with deployment and/or maintenance of computing/storage/network systems is preferred.
• Experience with system administration and/or network administration is preferred, especially in any Unix-like operating system (for example, Linux).
• Ability to work throughout all of Summer 2026 and into Fall 2026 is preferred.