Job Description Summary
GW Information Technology (GW IT) provides empowering tools and caring support for all members of The George Washington University (GW) community. We are focused on driving digital transformation and innovation to enable the academic and operational excellence of our students, faculty, staff, and researchers. At GW IT, we are committed to cultivating a team culture that values diversity, inclusion, respect, and collaboration, and invests in each of our team members to grow in their technology and career skills.
Research Technology Services (RTS) is a team of Research Computing and Data (RCD) professionals within GW IT that provide and support various cyberinfrastructure (CI) systems and services in support of GW’s research mission. The RTS service portfolio includes high-performance computing clusters; public cloud infrastructure, purpose-built computational, data management, storage platforms, and application and workflow support across a wide array of research disciplines. All RTS members have a blend of “system facing” and “researcher facing” duties, with diverse responsibilities across Applications, System Administration, User Support, High-performance Computing, Research Data Management, Networking, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity.
The Cyberinfrastructure Specialist II is a mid-level RCD position, with responsibility in system engineering and researcher support. As a mid-level position, the Cyberinfrastructure Specialist II will have some specialized expertise in certain technologies, while having a broad set of skills and responsibilities across RTS services. This position plays a crucial role in designing technology solutions to support researchers and supports senior engineers in troubleshooting, architecting, and optimizing research cyberinfrastructure, with some leadership of certain services.
Collaboration across the Cyberinfrastructure Team is central to this role, involving active participation in supporting new initiatives, architecting solutions, and managing existing applications. Responsibilities encompass providing system administration support, user training, ensuring High-Performance Computing (HPC) service delivery, and enforcing security compliance standards to uphold a secure and efficient cyber infrastructure.
The Cyberinfrastructure Specialist II serves as a key liaison between fundamental and advanced infrastructure components. The role is versatile, capable of seamlessly transitioning between user support responsibilities and contributing to the implementation and architecture of innovative solutions. Moreover, the Cyberinfrastructure Specialist II is expected to contribute substantially to solution design discussions within the Research Technology Services (RTS) and engage collaboratively with other University Technical Teams. Understanding and addressing the needs and requirements of research staff is imperative.
While the areas of focus are comprehensive, the Cyberinfrastructure Specialist II is encouraged to gain advanced knowledge and specialization in one or more of the listed domains. As a leader in these areas within the RTS, the specialist should actively contribute to the support and adoption of new technologies within the Research Technology Services team.
Research Computing and Data (RCD)
High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Big Data
Cloud Computing
Networking
User Support and Technical Consulting
Applications
Data Management Plans
Storage Systems
Cybersecurity and Identity
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
RTS is a highly collaborative team, where team members support and challenge each other. Team members are expected to show initiative and a commitment to continuous professional development and life-long learning. The successful candidate will be able to articulate and defend their ideas in a spirit of collegiality and technical excellence and to both give and receive criticism constructively.
The successful candidate is expected to have a subset of the desired qualifications in varying degrees, suitable for the level of responsibility for this position and aligned with the Job Position Summary:
This position can be based out of the Foggy Bottom, DC or Ashburn, VA campus locations. Travel between campus locations will be required.
Typical Hiring Range
$66,433.08 – $106,155.95 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: GW IT
Family: Information Technology
Sub-Family: Cyberinfrastructure
Stream: Individual Contributor
Level: Level 2
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S012782
Job Open Date: 01/26/2024
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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