Research IT Engineer III

🇺🇸 Gainesville, Florida 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $82K - $114K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ September 28th, 2026

Linux

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring a Research IT Engineer III to join UF Information Technology’s Research Computing unit, supporting HiPerGator, the university’s primary resource for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. The role provides direct support to faculty, staff, and research teams by installing, operating, and maintaining the complex, data-intensive computing systems behind UF’s scientific, engineering, and scholarly research. Responsibilities center on Linux system administration, including operating system, firmware, and hardware installation and maintenance.

Highlights

Installs, operates, and manages heterogeneous computing, storage, and networking resources for UFIT Research Computing
Supports HiPerGator, UF’s primary high-performance computing and AI resource, used across science, engineering, medicine, business, law, and the humanities
Performs Linux system administration, including OS, firmware, and hardware installation, operation, and maintenance
Participates in developing policies, procedures, and software governing system resource access and allocation
Collaborates with other UFIT teams, including network services and identity management
Requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma and six years of experience
Prefers strengths in IT systems management, attention to detail, problem solving, and adaptability
Based in Gainesville, FL, with flexible work arrangements possible; not a remote position
Requires a Level 2 Criminal Background Screening; visa sponsorship is not available
Offers an expected salary of $82,000–$114,000, commensurate with education and experience