Georgia Institute of Technology · 9 hours ago
Research Info Systems Engineer - Senior Professional
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university committed to innovative research and education. The Research Information Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced research systems, collaborating with teams to optimize processes and support research objectives.
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Responsibilities
Design and optimize systems and algorithms for data extraction, processing, and decision-making. Develop and implement intelligent automation, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD solutions to streamline research workflows. Conduct automation testing and validation to ensure accuracy and compatibility with existing systems. Serve as a resource and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for related engineering tools and technologies
Provide specialized technical support for complex research infrastructure systems and applications. Diagnose and resolve technical issues and performance bottlenecks. Offer guidance and training to end-users and technical support associates. Provide subject matter expertise and make other significant contributions to research projects
Design, develop, implement, and maintain infrastructure, applications, and systems to meet requirements and enable new capabilities. Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot systems, networks, and software to ensure reliable and efficient operations. Conduct system analysis, performance tuning, and optimization to enhance the performance and scalability of research infrastructure systems. Test and evaluate solutions, perform quality assurance checks, and ensure compliance with technical standards
Collaborate with researchers, process owners, and technical teams to identify technology needs and requirements. Define and prioritize product features, requirements, and user stories based on research needs and feedback. Participate in project planning, requirement gathering, and implementation of research infrastructure solutions. Communicate updates, changes, and plans to stakeholders and internal teams
Document system configurations, technical specifications, and implementation procedures. Maintain automation documentation and track changes to support governance. Manage change control processes to ensure systematic and controlled implementation of changes. Design, develop, and implement comprehensive IT business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) strategies to ensure the protection of critical research systems, applications, and data. Ensure that business continuity plans are tailored to meet regulatory requirements for safeguarding research data, including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Ensure adherence to technical standards and best practices. Ensure continuous compliance with governance, security, and data privacy standards. Support system governance, compliance, and security measures to ensure system integrity and quality
Stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in research infrastructure and automation. Continuously monitor and optimize infrastructure performance through data analysis and improvement cycles. Drive innovation by integrating new technologies and methodologies into research processes
Conduct market research, customer interviews, and usability studies to gather insights and inform infrastructure decisions. Translate research requirements into actionable tasks, user stories, and acceptance criteria for development teams. Manage service backlogs, prioritize feature development, and ensure timely delivery of infrastructure increments. Conduct user acceptance testing, validate infrastructure functionality, and gather feedback for improvements
Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to enhance technical skills and knowledge of coworkers and stakeholders. Offer user training, support, and assistance to help end-users navigate research infrastructure systems and applications
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
Six or more years of relevant experience
This position requires a security clearance
This position requires a US Citizenship
Preferred
Experience with Linux, virtualization, container, and cloud technologies (e.g. RHEL, Docker, Vagrant, Kubernetes, Rancher, Amazon Web Services)
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab, GitHub, BitBucket, Bamboo)
Experience with binary artifact systems (e.g. jFrog Artifactory, Sonatype Nexus)
Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Puppet)
Experience with modern DevSecOps & Agile software development and production practices, and the CI/CD pipeline
Experience supporting systems adhering to NIST 800-171 and protecting CUI
Company
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology operates as a state-funded research university.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.95MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-ENational Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
2024-07-31Grant· $1.97M
2023-11-22Grant
2023-04-26Grant· $6M
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