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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR I - **Company:** ScienceJobs.Org - **Location:** Birmingham, AL, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $55,180.0 - $89,670.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Audit Trail, Databases, Data Validation, Data Integration, Data Systems, Decision Support Systems, Machine Learning, Productivity Software, Data Streaming, System Integration Testing, Systems Integration, Trusted Systems, Management of Software Versions, Data Processing, Electronic Messaging, Chatbots, Generative AI, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Server Operating Systems & Platforms - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://sciencejobs.org/job/job/apply?id=7367505 ## About the Role Master's degree in a related field is required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. ## Description This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining internal applications and data systems that support Clinical Research Support Enterprise (CReS)t operations, decision-making, and productivity. It includes building tools that leverage machine learning and generative AI, as well as applications for querying, reporting, and operational support. The position also oversees data integration and flow design, system maintenance, and ongoing enhancements. To deploy the release of new technologies as well as design, install, configure, maintain and perform system integration testing of PC/server operating systems, related utilities and hardware. To trouble shoot server problems as reported by users. To research, evaluate and recommend software and hardware products. To support Web access and electronic messaging services and maintains a secure systems environment. To provide new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth, install new servers and maintain the server infrastructure., * To design, develop, and deploy internal applications utilizing machine learning and generative AI to support CReSt operations, knowledge access, and productivity tools (e.g., chatbots and automation services). * To design, develop, and maintain internal applications and services used for query, reporting, and operational decision support, including integration with institutional systems as appropriate. * To design and implement data flow schemas and integration patterns for database repositories, including definition of inputs/outputs, transformations, and data validation checkpoints. * To maintain and support internal applications and associated database repositories, including monitoring, troubleshooting, versioning, and planned enhancements. * To ensure solutions and hosted services comply with applicable institutional IT policies, procedures, and security standards, including access controls, auditability, and data handling requirements. * To implement and maintain secure authentication, authorization, and service accounts for internal applications and integrations. * To develop and maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks, including deployment procedures, monitoring/alerting, and continuity/recovery processes. * To serve as liaison to institutional information technology teams to coordinate hosting, access, security reviews, and implementation of enterprise integration and support processes. * Perform other duties as assigned Salary Range : $55,180 - $89,670 ## Related Videos - [Systems Thinking for Performance: How to Diagnose and Fix Slow Systems without Guessing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2103-systems-thinking-for-performance-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-slow-systems-without-guessing) - [Resilient by Design: Building Robust Architectures in High-Stakes Financial Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2106-resilient-by-design-building-robust-architectures-in-high-stakes-financial-systems) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Chatbots are going to destroy infrastructures and your cloud bills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1130-chatbots-are-going-to-destroy-infrastructures-and-your-cloud-bills) - [No Keys for the Robot: GitOps as the Control Plane for Autonomous Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100095-no-keys-for-the-robot-gitops-as-the-control-plane-for-autonomous-agents) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)