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# RESEARCH COMPUTING SYSTEMS ENGINEER III, IS&T Research Computing

- **Company:** Boston University
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Revision Control Systems, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux System Administration, OpenShift, OpenStack, Ansible, Ceph (Software), Computerised Systems, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Puppet, Docker, Vmware
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-Education-j-RESEARCH-COMPUTING-SYSTEMS-ENGINEER-III-IS-T-Research-Computing-Boston-University-437710862108808/

## About the Role

+ Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience or relevant post-secondary education, including a combination of these two.
 + Experience in Linux systems administration, storage, and networking.
 + Experience programming in a Linux environment, preferably Python. Experience in multiple languages such as Perl, C, Bash is a plus but not required.
 + Hands-on experience and understanding of Linux virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., KVM, VMWare, Openstack, OpenNebula, Docker, Kubernetes).
 + Ability to work with Configuration Management systems (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) and Revision Control Systems (e.g., git).

## Description

Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is seeking applicants with diverse skills and experiences to join our innovative and inclusive community. Boston University is looking for a Research Computing Systems Engineer to join the development and operational efforts of a collaborative project called the New England Research Cloud (NERC). You will contribute to the design, implementation, operation, and support of advanced Research Computing (RC) services based on technologies such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, KVM, and Ceph. As a member of the Research Computing Systems Engineering team at Boston University, you will collaborate with the Mass Open Cloud Alliance on this project. You will work both directly with other team members, clients, and key stakeholders, as well as independently. This position is partially remote.
You Will:

 + Automate deployments using a configuration management system.
 + Develop automation and monitoring capabilities using programming skills.
 + Identify and develop resolutions for system and performance issues.
 + Contribute to the design and implementation of virtualization and container services.
 + Contribute to the development and support of client workflows utilizing NERC and BU RC services.


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