Washington University in St. Louis · 2 days ago
Director of Research Computing - Radiology
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $194K/yr
10+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking a Director of Research Computing for its Research Imaging Division. The role involves managing specialized computing systems and resources, overseeing staff, and ensuring the development and implementation of effective user support programs and cybersecurity plans.
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Responsibilities
Design, deploy, configure and operate high performance computing systems
Design, deploy, configure and operate high performance storage systems
Design, deploy, configure and operate physical servers and associated virtualization layer
Oversee selection, employment, development, control and discharge of employees and the establishment of personnel policies and practices in conjunction with the department’s HR leadership
Develop and manage user support programs, including active helpdesk for these specialized resources, training sessions and written documentation
Interface with vendors to select, purchase and maintain hardware and software solutions
Develop and maintain service level agreements and supporting system for monitoring and tracking metrics
Interface with department, school and university information technology groups to enable integrated operations with network, computing and identify management
Maintain hardware installations in university data centers
Develop and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity plan consistent with and meeting or exceeding the minimum standards of the university including threat detection, intrusion monitoring and system/data backups
Provide reports to advisory board, department leadership and other key stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
Management/Supervisory (10 Years)
Design, deploy, configure and operate high performance computing systems
Design, deploy, configure and operate high performance storage systems
Design, deploy, configure and operate physical servers and associated virtualization layer
Oversee selection, employment, development, control and discharge of employees and the establishment of personnel policies and practices in conjunction with the department's HR leadership
Develop and manage user support programs, including active helpdesk for these specialized resources, training sessions and written documentation
Interface with vendors to select, purchase and maintain hardware and software solutions
Develop and maintain service level agreements and supporting system for monitoring and tracking metrics
Interface with department, school and university information technology groups to enable integrated operations with network, computing and identify management
Maintain hardware installations in university data centers
Develop and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity plan consistent with and meeting or exceeding the minimum standards of the university including threat detection, intrusion monitoring and system/data backups
Provide reports to advisory board, department leadership and other key stakeholders
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$24.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsJim McKelvey
2024-09-13Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0M
2019-01-31Grant
Leadership Team
Jessie Minton
Vice Chancellor for Technology and Chief Information Officer
Keisha Mabry
Adjunct Lecturer
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