University of Kentucky
Systems Professional II
🇺🇸
Lexington, KY
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$63K - $104K
💻
Enrollment
🗓️
May 22nd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Systems Professional II to join its Research Enablement & Outreach team within IT Services. The role involves designing, implementing, and supporting high-performance computing and storage systems to enable faculty and researchers in solving complex problems across disciplines.
Highlights
- Build, configure, and support large-scale cyberinfrastructure systems including Linux clusters and storage environments
- Monitor and optimize system performance, health, and reliability
- Design secure and scalable IT solutions for research initiatives
- Collaborate with researchers, IT partners, and vendors to meet evolving technological needs
- Contribute to documentation and share best practices within the team
- Experience required in Linux system administration, HPC clusters, storage, virtualization, and networks
- Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience required
- Salary range is $62,941 to $103,834 per year
- Work schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge HPC and AI-enabled systems supporting diverse research across disciplines
Systems Professional II Full Description
Systems Professional II
Posting Details
Job Title | Systems Professional II
Requisition Number | RE54499
Working Title |
Department Name | 3L900:ITS Research Enablement & Outreach
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 48
Salary Range | $62,941-103,834/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time; and lifting, pushing. or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift | Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (and as needed).
Job Summary | Build What Matters in Research Computing
The University of Kentucky is seeking a Systems Professional II to join our Research Enablement & Outreach team within IT Services. Effective 7/1/2026, this position will report through the Information Technology Services department in Beyond Blue.
This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge research and advanced technology, supporting cyberinfrastructure that powers discovery across disciplines.You’ll contribute to the design, implementation, and support of high-performance computing (HPC), storage systems, and research platforms that enable faculty and researchers to solve complex, real-world problems.What You’ll Do Build, configure, and support cyberinfrastructure (CI) systems at scale, including Linux clusters and storage environments Monitor, maintain, and optimize system performance, health, and reliability Design and implement secure, scalable IT solutions for research initiatives Collaborate with researchers, IT partners, and vendors to support evolving needs Contribute to documentation, best practices, and knowledge sharing Serve as a trusted technical partner in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment What You’ll Bring Experience with Linux system administration (installation, patching, performance monitoring) Knowledge of cyberinfrastructure systems (HPC clusters, storage, virtualization, networks) Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex projects Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset Interest in supporting research-driven technology solutions Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree 1+ year of relevant experience What’s In It for You Meaningful impact: Support research that improves lives across Kentucky and beyond Cutting-edge technology: Work with HPC, AI-enabled systems, and large-scale data environments Growth opportunities: Build expertise in research computing and emerging technologies Flexible work options: Hybrid/remote eligible with approval Comprehensive benefits: Competitive salary, retirement, health coverage, and development Collaborative culture: Work with skilled IT professionals and researchers Why Now?UK is continuing to invest in research computing to support increasingly complex, data-intensive work.In this role, you’ll help: Expand next-generation research capabilities Meet growing demand for advanced computing resources Enable innovation across disciplines You’ll join at a time when your contributions will have immediate and lasting impact.Where You’ll Work Lexington, Kentucky A dynamic, campus-wide research environment Supporting faculty and teams across multiple disciplines Apply TodayJoin a team where your technical expertise powers discovery, innovation, and real-world impact.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 06/03/2026
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number | RE54499
Working Title |
Department Name | 3L900:ITS Research Enablement & Outreach
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 48
Salary Range | $62,941-103,834/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time; and lifting, pushing. or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift | Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (and as needed).
Job Summary | Build What Matters in Research Computing
The University of Kentucky is seeking a Systems Professional II to join our Research Enablement & Outreach team within IT Services. Effective 7/1/2026, this position will report through the Information Technology Services department in Beyond Blue.
This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge research and advanced technology, supporting cyberinfrastructure that powers discovery across disciplines.You’ll contribute to the design, implementation, and support of high-performance computing (HPC), storage systems, and research platforms that enable faculty and researchers to solve complex, real-world problems.What You’ll Do Build, configure, and support cyberinfrastructure (CI) systems at scale, including Linux clusters and storage environments Monitor, maintain, and optimize system performance, health, and reliability Design and implement secure, scalable IT solutions for research initiatives Collaborate with researchers, IT partners, and vendors to support evolving needs Contribute to documentation, best practices, and knowledge sharing Serve as a trusted technical partner in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment What You’ll Bring Experience with Linux system administration (installation, patching, performance monitoring) Knowledge of cyberinfrastructure systems (HPC clusters, storage, virtualization, networks) Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex projects Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset Interest in supporting research-driven technology solutions Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree 1+ year of relevant experience What’s In It for You Meaningful impact: Support research that improves lives across Kentucky and beyond Cutting-edge technology: Work with HPC, AI-enabled systems, and large-scale data environments Growth opportunities: Build expertise in research computing and emerging technologies Flexible work options: Hybrid/remote eligible with approval Comprehensive benefits: Competitive salary, retirement, health coverage, and development Collaborative culture: Work with skilled IT professionals and researchers Why Now?UK is continuing to invest in research computing to support increasingly complex, data-intensive work.In this role, you’ll help: Expand next-generation research capabilities Meet growing demand for advanced computing resources Enable innovation across disciplines You’ll join at a time when your contributions will have immediate and lasting impact.Where You’ll Work Lexington, Kentucky A dynamic, campus-wide research environment Supporting faculty and teams across multiple disciplines Apply TodayJoin a team where your technical expertise powers discovery, innovation, and real-world impact.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 06/03/2026
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of full-time, paid employment experience working in a research environment.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of full-time, paid employment experience working with Cyber infrastructure.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of full-time, paid employment experience in software development.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
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