Systems Professional II

Build What Matters in Research Computing The University of Kentucky is seeking a Systems Professional II to join our Research Enablement & Outreach team within IT Services. Effective 7/1/2026, this position will report through the Information Technology Services department in Beyond Blue.

This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge research and advanced technology, supporting cyberinfrastructure that powers discovery across disciplines. You'll contribute to the design, implementation, and support of high-performance computing (HPC), storage systems, and research platforms that enable faculty and researchers to solve complex, real-world problems. What You'll Do

• Build, configure, and support cyberinfrastructure (CI) systems at scale, including Linux clusters and storage environments
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize system performance, health, and reliability
• Design and implement secure, scalable IT solutions for research initiatives
• Collaborate with researchers, IT partners, and vendors to support evolving needs
• Contribute to documentation, best practices, and knowledge sharing
• Serve as a trusted technical partner in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment

• Experience with Linux system administration (installation, patching, performance monitoring)
• Knowledge of cyberinfrastructure systems (HPC clusters, storage, virtualization, networks)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex projects
• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset
• Interest in supporting research-driven technology solutions

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ year of relevant experience

• Meaningful impact: Support research that improves lives across Kentucky and beyond
• Cutting-edge technology: Work with HPC, AI-enabled systems, and large-scale data environments
• Growth opportunities: Build expertise in research computing and emerging technologies
• Flexible work options: Hybrid/remote eligible with approval
• Comprehensive benefits: Competitive salary, retirement, health coverage, and development
• Collaborative culture: Work with skilled IT professionals and researchers

Why Now? UK is continuing to invest in research computing to support increasingly complex, data-intensive work. In this role, you'll help:

• Expand next-generation research capabilities
• Meet growing demand for advanced computing resources
• Enable innovation across disciplines

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 1. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of full-time, paid employment experience working in a research environment. + None + More than 0, up through 1 year + More than 1 year, up through 5 years + More than 5 years 2. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of full-time, paid employment experience working with Cyber infrastructure. + None + More than 0, up through 1 year + More than 1 year, up through 5 years + More than 5 years 3. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of full-time, paid employment experience in software development. + None + More than 0, up through 1 year + More than 1 year, up through 5 years + More than 5 years