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Principal Systems Architect, Research Technologies, IS&T Research Computing
Research
Infrastructure
Edtech.com's Summary
Boston University is hiring a Principal Systems Architect, Research Technologies, IS&T Research Computing. The role leads the design, development, and operation of the university's cloud-based research computing infrastructure, serving as the senior technical authority for the platforms that support data-intensive research across many disciplines. The architect also advances major shared initiatives such as the New England Research Cloud, working with partner universities and industry.
Highlights
- Lead the design, development, and operations of Boston University's cloud-based research computing infrastructure for data-intensive research across multiple disciplines.
- Serve as the senior technical authority for the infrastructure, platform, and software-as-a-service (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) offerings that support university research.
- Architect next-generation cloud systems by combining deep hands-on operational expertise with strategic vision, in ways that shape future University and community-wide research computing decisions.
- Oversee and advance major initiatives such as the New England Research Cloud (NERC) and its follow-on projects.
- Collaborate with partner universities and industry partners to develop shared research computing capabilities and standards.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, plus 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Expected hiring range of $150,400 to $180,000 (Grade 52), set by qualifications, experience, and departmental budget.
- Full-time, regular position based at the Biological Science Center on Boston University's Charles River Campus in Boston, Massachusetts.
Principal Systems Architect, Research Technologies, IS&T Research Computing Full Description
Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is seeking applicants with diverse skills and experiences to join our innovative and inclusive community. Join us as a Principal Systems Architect, where you will lead the design, development, and operations of Boston University's cloud-based research computing infrastructure, serving as the senior technical authority for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms that support data-intensive research across multiple disciplines. You will combine deep hands-on operational expertise with strategic vision to architect next-generation cloud systems whose impact will shape future University and community-wide research computing decisions. You will also oversee and advance major initiatives such as the New England Research Cloud (NERC) and its follow-on projects, collaborating closely with partner universities and industry partners to develop shared research computing capabilities and standards. You will work closely with partner universities and industry partners to advance shared research computing goals.
Required Skills
Education: bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience.
Compensation
Grade 52. Expected Hiring Range Minimum $150,400.00; Expected Hiring Range Maximum $180,000.00.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
This position is located at 2 Cummington Mall, Biological Science Center, Boston, MA, United States.
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