Senior Research Systems Engineer

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

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Location

Augusta University-

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Division of Information Technology's mission at Augusta University is to anticipate and respond effectively to a changing world with agile, innovative, robust, and secure services that educate and inspire students, empower clinicians, educators, researchers, and administrators, advance learning, discovery, and care.

Job Summary

Provide advanced technical expertise for the design, integration, and operational support of research technology and computing systems that support Augusta University¿s research enterprise, including research computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence initiatives. This position is responsible for developing, integrating, and maintaining secure, scalable, and compliant research systems and data workflows that support clinical, academic, and administrative research activities. The Senior Research Systems Engineer leads systems
integration, interoperability, and technical solution design to ensure research platforms align with institutional standards, regulatory requirements, and evolving research needs while enabling effective, sustainable use of shared research infrastructure.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SUPPORT: Design, implement, maintain, optimize, and support research technology systems, enterprise platforms, and interoperable solutions that support research administration, compliance, operational workflows, research computing, HPC, and AI-enabled services.

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND ENHANCEMENT: Analyze system requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements, upgrades, patches, performance improvements, and configuration changes across assigned research systems and computing platforms.

SYSTEMS INTEGRATION AND AUTOMATION: Develop, support, and maintain integrations, data flows, automation, APIs, and technical solutions that improve interoperability, reliability, security, compliance, and efficiency across research systems and shared infrastructure.

TECHNICAL MENTORING AND TRAINING: Provide mentoring, cross-training, and advanced technical guidance to team members and users to support effective, sustainable use of research systems, shared computing resources, and related technologies.

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION AND STANDARDS : Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, procedures, configuration records, and system support materials for research platforms, integrations, and operational workflows.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL SYSTEMS COLLABORATION: Collaborate with researchers, faculty, administrators, vendors, and IT teams to gather requirements, plan changes, design solutions, and support project delivery aligned with institutional standards, regulatory requirements, and evolving research needs.

SUPPORT: Perform other duties as assigned in support of research computing, HPC, AI-enabled environments, institutional priorities, and divisional goals.

OTHER : Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and six years of experience in research computing or systems administration OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and eight years of experience in research computing or systems administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting research technology and computing services in a higher education, research, or academic medical center environment. Experience integrating research and enterprise systems, platforms, or data sources in a complex institutional setting. Experience supporting secure, compliant, and service-oriented technical environments used for research activities. Proficiency with scripting, automation, version control, and related tools used in systems support and operational efficiency. Experience working in cross-functional teams with architects, engineers, vendors, and research stakeholders to deliver technical solutions. Research technology and computing systems, including research computing, HPC, AI, and related enterprise research services. Systems administration, APIs, ETL workflows, secure data exchange, and database connectivity across institutional platforms. Linux/Unix administration, scripting, automation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization in complex service environments.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Research technology and computing systems that support research operations, data services, and enterprise platforms.
Linux/Unix operating systems, system integration methods, and distributed computing concepts.
Databases, ETL processes, APIs, and secure data transfer methods.
Compliance frameworks and institutional standards, including HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, and IRB requirements.
Scripting, automation, virtualization, containerization, and cloud technologies used in technical service environments.

SKILLS
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Linux administration, shell scripting, and systems troubleshooting.
System integration, API support, and ETL workflow development.
Software installation, configuration, and support in research and enterprise environments.
Monitoring, diagnostics, and performance tuning across systems and services.
Strong written and verbal communication, documentation, and customer support skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Design, implement, support, and optimize research technology and computing systems.
Analyze system, integration, and performance issues and develop effective technical solutions.
Build and maintain secure data workflows across multiple institutional and research platforms.
Apply compliance, governance, and security standards to operational environments.
Collaborate effectively with architects, IT professionals, vendors, and research stakeholders.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).

Salary: $95,200/annually-$121,400/annually

Pay Band: B16

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint ) of the position.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled .

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.

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