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IT Senior Engineer
Job Description
Position Number:
129299Title:
IT Senior EngineerFunctional Title:
IT Senior EngineerCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
VPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & SecurityCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Systems Engineer supports cutting-edge research projects. The candidate has a strong background in cloud computing, particularly with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, as well as a solid understanding of high-performance computing (HPC) environments and ization technologies. This role is pivotal in enabling researchers to efficiently and securely conduct their work in a state-of-the-art technological environment.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
- Demonstrated experience with high-performance computing environments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in ization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Effective communication skills to interact with diverse groups of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to Obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.
- Prior experience in cybersecurity research or related projects.
- Strong understanding of network and security protocols, policies, and standards.
- Experience in network automation through scripting or programming.
- Have an Active TS/SCI clearance.
Additional Certifications:
- Ability to Obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Must be able to be in the office 5 days a week
Posting Date:
03/20/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
04/04/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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