Research Associate - IT Infrastructure Lead

Posting Summary

We are seeking a talented individual for the position of IT Infrastructure Lead manager as head of our team of systems administrators and DevOps engineers, and supporting the ongoing operations and growth of our IT infrastructure.

A successful candidate in this role will be responsible for developing and implementing an IT strategy that aligns with our organization’s mission, overseeing the day-to-day aspects of IT operations, and ensuring the security and stability of our critical systems.

They will also collaborate with a team of scientific application developers, software developers, and trainers to support the development and continued operation of key web services for a global scientific community.

The candidate will work at the RCSB Protein Data Bank, Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, located in Piscataway, NJ.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage members of a team consisting of systems administrators and DevOps engineers. - Develop and implement a long-term multi-year IT infrastructure strategy, including identifying, anticipating, and prioritizing infrastructure needs for the organization.
• Develop and maintain a budget to ensure efficient allocation of IT resources.- Manage vendor relationships with hardware and service providers.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to address current and new infrastructure needs.- Manage daily operations of our IT infrastructure and services, including but not limited to our infrastructure, DevOps Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) pipelines, networks, security, applications, and hardware.
• Ensure security and compliance of IT infrastructure to institutional standards and policies.- Establish project plans and track progress of work to monitor risks and deliverables.
• Serve as one of the technical subject matter experts within the organization, providing guidance and answering technical questions to internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Coordinate with our global partner organizations on technical infrastructure integration and changes.

Other related activities

The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-changing environment, be able to think creatively, demonstrate a deep understanding of a modern IT infrastructure, and maintain a willingness to learn new skills and technologies.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA0755 Posting Open Date 07 / 18 / 2024 Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or a minimum of 5 years equivalent work experience in Information Technology or related field.

Any educational background or experience in bioinformatics or biochemistry will be considered a plus. Certifications / Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Minimum of 5 years experience in IT with a proven track record of success in a leadership position.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and work with stakeholders across various levels and technical backgrounds.

Experience developing and managing IT budgets.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address and resolve unprecedented technical issues.

Strong understanding of IT infrastructures across the entire stack, including hardware and network components, security, and cloud technologies required.

Any previous experience working with Kubernetes will be considered a plus.Familiarity with operating and supporting modern web applications required.

Any previous experience working with NodeJS, Java, or Python will be considered a plus.Experience developing and maintaining modern DevOps Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) pipelines required.

Any previous experience working with GitHub Actions will be considered a plus.Experience administering a Linux operating system server environment required.

Any previous experience working with Ubuntu and AlmaLinux will be considered a plus. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Individual will work onsite at RCSB PDB located at Rutgers University New Brunswick.

Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.Visual acuity to perform activities such as : viewing a computer terminal, reading, analyzing written information / data, etc.

Ability to perform physical labor without restrictions, including lifting equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.Office environment.

Moderate Noise. Overview About the RCSB PDB :

RCSB PDB (RCSB Protein Data Bank) is a world-renowned, scientific organization focused on serving the technical, educational and programmatic needs of over 1 million users in scientific, research, and academic communities worldwide.

The RCSB PDB scientific application development team creates state-of-the-art web applications, data exploration tools and 3D molecular visualizations.

The team at RCSB consists of a group of highly-skilled bio-curators, scientists, software developers, designers, and educators, working in a lively and fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be able to take full advantage of the benefits of working at an academic institution, including New Jersey state benefits and a faculty-level salary. Statement