- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building: Jerome L. Greene Science Center
- Salary Range: $150,000 - $155,000
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, and training. 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 Summary
Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute brings together world-class scientists across academic disciplines conducting pioneering research to transform our understanding of how the brain works – and gives rise to mind and behavior. The Institute fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment across 50+ labs, advancing insights into human health by exploring how the brain develops, performs, endures and recovers.
At the Zuckerman Institute, we are committed to becoming a more inclusive, equitable and diverse place of scientific discovery and support a culture of respect. Promoting diversity in science will help drive the transformative science that can change the world.
Situated in the Jerome L. Greene Science Center on Columbia’s Manhattanville campus, the state-of-the-art building offers an environment where the highest level of scholarly scientific research takes place on a daily basis, with the benefit of being located in the heart of New York, one of the world’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities.
The Senior Associate Director of Cloud and Systems Engineering is a strategic and pivotal role at the Zuckerman Institute, bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and advanced IT solutions. This position involves a blend of technical acumen in system administration, GPU & HPC computing, data storage, and cloud engineering, along with strong capabilities in people management, customer service, and project management. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, capable of understanding and translating complex research workflows into efficient computing solutions and acting as a trusted advisor to our research community.
Responsibilities
- Engage directly with researchers to deeply understand their computing needs, workflows, and challenges.
- Acts as a key advisor and collaborator to research teams, understanding their needs and translating them into effective technology solutions.
- In partnership with the Director of ITS, develop and implement cloud services, data storage solutions, and system infrastructure projects.
- Spearhead innovative initiatives, driving forward-thinking solutions that contribute to the Institute’s research and collaborative goals.
- Cultivates strong relationships with vendors, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, enhancing service delivery and operational excellence.
- Plays a crucial role in decision-making processes, problem-solving, risk analysis, and IT strategy.
- Administers, support, and maintain our IT infrastructure, including virtual environments, cloud services, and data storage systems.
- Collaborates with principal investigators and lab members to tailor IT solutions that support research outcomes.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration of IT services with research activities.
- Contributes to the strategic planning of IT initiatives, aligning them with the institute's research goals and vision.
- Designs, develops, and maintains scripts for system administration, automation, and IT infrastructure management.
- Creates and updates technical documentation, guidelines, and best practices for researchers and IT staff.
- Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends to ensure the Institute remains at the forefront of research computing.
- Other duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least four years of experience in system administration, with a strong background in Linux/Unix environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five or more years of experience in system administration, particularly in Linux/Unix, virtual machine environments, and cloud computing.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with senior faculty, administration officials, research staff, and students.
- Excellent customer service, organizational, and time management skills.
- Proven experience in handling large-scale system administration and an in-depth understanding of operating systems, network services, and protocols.
- Familiarity with research applications and experience in an academic or research setting is highly desirable.
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