Research Infrastructure System Administrator
Core
Build, configure, and maintain research platforms, applications, and databases to enable reliable and secure research environments at HMS.
Role type
Research Infrastructure System Administrator
Builds
Researcher-facing tools, web-hosted systems, databases, and HPC access platforms for biomedical research.
Domain
Biomedical research infrastructure and academic IT
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Linux system administration, relational database administration (MySQL, Postgres), containerization (Docker, Podman), orchestration, API development (Python, Bash), DevOps practices, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Experience with research-oriented platforms (Globus, ELNs, Open OnDemand, Redcap), configuration management, scripting
Technologies
Linux, MySQL, Postgres, Docker, Podman, Open OnDemand, Globus, Redcap, Python, Bash
Responsibilities
Configure and maintain research applications and platforms; Administer research databases and web-hosted systems; Develop and support APIs and researcher portals; Support HPC access platforms and user account management; Implement monitoring and alerting systems; Develop and deploy application services using DevOps tools; Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues; Collaborate with researchers and IT colleagues.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
