Systems Integration Engineer 4 - 129151

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Reporting to the VC-CFO, Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers Enterprise information technology services to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the leadership of the campus Chief Information Officer (CIO). Information Technology Services (IT Services) uses world-class services and technologies to empower UC San Diego's mission to transform California and the world as a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university. As a strategic member of the UC San Diego community, IT Services embraces innovation in their delivery of IT services, infrastructure, applications, and support. IT Services is customer-focused and committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at UC San Diego and within Information Technology Services. Crafting a culture around these values allows us to more deeply connect with and appreciate our employees, students, and campus partners. Information Technology Services is continuously working to build a community where we all feel safe, empowered, and encouraged to bring our authentic selves to work. We do this not only because it is what’s right, but because we know that diversity drives insight and innovation. We are proud to partner closely UC San Diego’s Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, as their dedication to this mission helps us all to drive change.

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation packages and educational opportunities in a diverse, stimulating workforce. This position is eligible for full:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Vacation/Holidays

• Life Insurance

• UC Retirement Plan.

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As a highly skilled member of the campus’ research IT systems integration team, across the academic/research enterprise: Designs, develops and creates complex and comprehensive, end-to-end technology solutions for research labs across all campus departments/divisions/schools. Provides an advanced level of in-depth consultation and in-depth collaboration on complex systems to researchers, labs and academic department staff on digital technologies and their integration. Engages with a variety of research labs and on a variety of technologies, with a focus on integrating software/hardware and workflow tools to use high-performance compute & networking, cloud offerings and novel experimental equipment. Facilitates rapid creation of prototypes/proofs of concepts for systems in support of grant proposals. Develops applications and system control software to support demos and proofs of concept to funding agencies. Expected to stay expert and be a campus leader on new and emerging technology.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops and installs complex and comprehensive, end-to-end technology solutions for research labs including but not limited to high-performance compute and storage, 3D visualization, high-speed data transfer, and integration of multiple services; performance tuning and network/compute connectivity; and scripting and OS tuning in support of integration of technologies.

• Provides advanced level of technical consultation, training and guidance to research lab staff and local IT teams across all campus departments /divisions/schools on digital technologies and processes.

• Work includes building scripts and software in support of demo and proofs of concept projects in research labs for demonstration to funding agencies. Works closely with research staff teams to transition integration projects, including build and source code environments.

• Assesses highly complex technical problems and provides practical recommendations in line with the research process and research data life cycle.

• Advanced knowledge of systems integration deploying complex systems integration solutions. Demonstrated advanced ability to integrate software, hardware, and cloud services in a scientific research environment.

• Advanced skills associated with system integration design, modification, implementation, and deployment in a complex environment. Demonstrated ability to integrate and manage high-performance compute/storage /network systems, including experience using and tuning 10G connections, tuning operating systems to maximize data throughput, and managing block-, file-, and object-based storage, and various filesystems (e.g., NFS, ZFS) under Linux.

• Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs of the campus / medical center and / or UC system and how systems can support those needs.

• Demonstrated ability to interface with senior level technical and non-technical management on a regular basis. Excellent communication skills, particularly written communication. Demonstrated ability keeping technical records and documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to create software specifications. Demonstrated advanced ability to develop software, especially system control software, using Perl, Python, Java, and Unix/Linux shell scripts.

• Employee must be available to work evenings and weekends.

• Employee must be available to travel as required.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $101,200 - $192,200 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $48.47 - $92.05

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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