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Iowa State University · 3 hours ago

Research Computing Systems Analyst II

positionAmes, IA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

Iowa State University is seeking applicants for a Research Computing Systems Analyst II position on the Research IT team. This position will support a wide range of research disciplines across various computational technologies including cloud services, backend web development, security compliance, and high-performance computing.

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Responsibilities

Assist researchers with selecting and using cloud services and web technologies; ensure solutions are secure, cost-effective, and meet ISU standards for branding and accessibility
Provide guidance on data classification and protections; configure billing alerts and cost estimates for cloud usage
Consult on computational research problems, recommend technologies, and manage HPC job submissions and resource configurations
Automate server deployment and scaling using DevOps tools like Ansible; identify and implement automation opportunities
Collaborate on shared resources, contribute documentation, and train team members through presentations and one-on-one sessions
Monitor system health and logs, enforce security standards, and respond to incidents in coordination with ITS Security
Stay current on emerging web and cloud technologies; test and evaluate new tools and propose improvements

Qualification

Cloud servicesSecurity standards complianceMultiple programming languagesResearch experienceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience

Preferred

Bachelor's degree
Experience doing research in academic environment
Experience with cloud services (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
Experience complying security standards (NIST 800-171, CMMC 2.0, ITAR, etc.)
Experience with multiple programming languages (Bash, python, C, R, PHP...)

Benefits

Comprehensive health and work-life benefits
Medical and dental
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

Company

Iowa State University

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Iowa State University is a public flagship land-grant and space-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa.
dateFounded in 1858
location
Ames, Iowa, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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http://www.iastate.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.51M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityUS Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2024-08-28Grant· $1M
2024-03-28Grant
2024-02-26Grant

Leadership Team

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Kevin Kimle
Rastetter Chair of Agricultural Entrepreneurship
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