FAC Lead Storage Architect

This position works remotely with occasional onsite presence in San Francisco as required. This role serves as the authoritative architect and strategic advisor responsible for the design, standards-setting, and lifecycle strategy of storage and data infrastructure supporting the Facility for Advanced Computing (FAC) and broader UCSF research initiatives. The position is responsible for architecting scalable, high-performance storage solutions that integrate seamlessly with UCSF’s FAC Compute & CoreHPC environment and research platforms. The incumbent applies advanced IT architecture concepts to support large-scale, data-intensive research across AI, data science, clinical, and computational domains. This includes evaluating emerging technologies, defining long-term storage strategies, and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities for security, compliance, and performance. This position operates within Central IT / Academic Research Services (ARS) and functions as a principal architect and institutional authority for FAC storage systems. The role partners closely with the Senior Research DevOps Engineer and cross-functional teams to define architectural standards and guide the design of large-scale storage environments supporting CoreHPC, the Research Analysis Environment (RAE), and OS Nexus-aligned data platforms. The incumbent will: * Lead the architecture and evolution of FAC storage systems across on-premises and hybrid environments * Define integration architecture and standards between storage platforms and FAC Compute & HPC infrastructure, providing technical direction to engineering staff responsible for implementation * Establish architectural standards and requirements that ensure scalable, reliable, and high-performance data access for research workloads * Provide technical leadership in storage strategy, long-term system design, and architecture governance Department Overview: This position will be housed within the Central IT, which provides architecture, infrastructure, network, security, analytics, integration, and application support services and is essential to the organization’s ability to support growth, mitigate security risk, and manage, store and share sensitive information. About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values [ In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here [ Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Salary Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: [