Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
System Programmer/Administrator III (High Performance and Research Computing) |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Information Technology |
| Department |
OIT-EI Telecommunications |
| Overview |
The Office of Information Technology (
OIT) is Rutgers' enterprise IT office.
OIT provides university wide services and support and collaborates with department and unit IT professionals on projects and initiatives for the Rutgers community. OIT's services and systems include the Rutgers network; email and calendaring systems; IDs/passwords and identity management; data centers; computer labs; help desk support; wireless connectivity; a software portal; information security, risk, and compliance services; research computing; and many others. OIT's staff members work closely with the broader university community to advance Rutgers' missions of teaching, research, and service. For more information, please visit https://it.rutgers.edu. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a System Programmer/Administrator
III (High Performance and Research Computing) for the Office of Information Technology. Reporting to the IT Manager of the Platform Research Systems group within Enterprise Infrastructure and Service Delivery, the System Programmer/Administrator
III is responsible for the engineering, administration, and lifecycle management of Linux-based research computing platforms supporting high-performance clusters and related services.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Hardens and secures systems.
- Performs monitoring, patching, and upgrades.
- Ensures stability, performance, and high availability of core services (compute, scheduler, storage, networking, and software stacks/modules).
- Develops automation for repeatable operations.
- Troubleshoots complex incidents.
- Supports environments across University data centers and select edge locations, working closely with peer platform teams to deliver resilient, scalable services.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
34S |
| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
106113.000 |
| Mid Range Salary |
128245.000 |
| Maximum Salary |
152927.000 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
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| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through January 31, 2026. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at
https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu. |
| Union Description |
HPAE 5094 |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and five years of relevant experience in Linux system administration, systems programming, or research computing or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Demonstrated expertise in the administration of complex technical environments, including Linux-based HPC systems, cluster job schedulers, parallel storage, and high-speed interconnects.
- Experience in at least two of the following areas: HPC system administration, working with researchers in an academic environment, knowledge of software used in research, general IP networking, familiarity with scripting or programming languages, configuration management tools, or cybersecurity.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems and maintain secure, reliable systems.
- Experience with the installation and support of scientific software and languages, including Python, R, Julia, and Fortran, as well as research applications such as SAS, MATLAB, Stata, SPSS, and supporting tools such as Jupyter, Git, Conda, and RStudio.
- Knowledge of containers and virtual machines to support research workflows.
- Strong understanding of systems security practices, network and storage fundamentals, and workflow/policy considerations in production computing environments.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and to work collaboratively in support of research computing initiatives.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master's degree in a technical or science discipline.
- Experience in cybersecurity, network administration, numerical computing, IT planning, programming, databases, and configuration management tools.
- Prior experience in higher education or academic research computing environments.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
- Moderate Noise.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST2324 |
| Posting Open Date |
11/06/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Nov 06, 2025