Infrastructure Engineer
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Full Time
Infrastructure Engineer
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States
about 3 hours ago
Location:
Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
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Posted: 17-Aug-25
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Internal Number: 305482
Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Vacancy ID: NF0009244
Salary Range: $51,500 - $82,400
Position Summary/Description:
The Infrastructure Engineer is a position in the Research Data Management Core (RDMC) unit which maintains and develops critical infrastructure for RDMC's systems and platforms. Reporting to the Senior Infrastructure Engineer, this position maintains and develops the underlying technological infrastructure for RDMC systems in order to support a unified, campus-wide ecosystem of research data management and sharing infrastructure and services to ensure compliance with funding agency policies and to promote the goals of those policies. The Infrastructure Engineer also consults with internal and external stakeholders to optimize the functioning and operation of existing software used by RDMC and other partner groups, and to aid in future adoption of new software platforms.
The Infrastructure Engineer has demonstrated expertise in Linux/UNIX systems administration, network management, and database management/engineering. They possess knowledge of open source software ecosystems and communities, research data outputs, complex data, data preservation, and backups. They also have a keen understanding of trends in research practices, scientific publication, funding agency and institutional policies, and information technology requirements, and how these trends affect research data management and sharing requirements and preferences of research communities.
The primary purpose of the Infrastructure Engineer position is to:
1) maintain and develop RDMC's underlying infrastructure;
2) work with external and internal research and development stakeholders to design, build, and optimize research data systems, pipelines, etc., including engagement with open source software communities;
3) actively participate in research and development activities to improve systems and workflows and discover innovations that can enhance and/or improve research data management and sharing strategies;
4) engage in training and professional development opportunities to keep pace with trends in research practices and emerging technologies that impact data policies, practices, and needs.
Education and Experience:
- Masters degree in Information Science, Computer Science, or other area of study relevant to research data management
- History of engagement with open source software communities and work on open source software
- History of contributions to greater professional and scholarly communities through active participation in professional conferences and meetings, publications, funded projects, and other scholarly outputs
Essential Skills:
- Advanced degree in Information Science, Computer Science, or a combination of related education and experience
- Experience in a research support organization responsible for deploying research data management support technology and services
- Experience in open source software communities
- In-depth applied knowledge of systems administration, database engineering, and network management
- Ability to effectively communicate with audiences of various backgrounds and professional levels including university administrators, faculty researchers, students, and other research stakeholders
AA/EEO Statement:
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to , including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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About The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina rates among the nation's great institutions of higher education, set on an historic and beautiful campus that celebrates all four seasons. Carolina's students, faculty and staff come here from around the world, bringing varied cultural, racial and ethnic heritages that help make UNC-Chapel Hill a thriving intellectual center. We're repeatedly ranked the nation's best value in higher education for students seeking to earn a college degree - the University has garnered the top spot each time since the ranking's launch in 1998.Whether you've just started your career, are new to academia or are a seasoned professional with assorted campus experiences to draw on, we hope you will find a great place at Carolina.
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States
about 3 hours ago
Location:
Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Details
Posted: Unknown
Location:
Salary:
Summary:
Summary here.
Details
Posted: 17-Aug-25
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Internal Number: 305482
Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Vacancy ID: NF0009244
Salary Range: $51,500 - $82,400
Position Summary/Description:
The Infrastructure Engineer is a position in the Research Data Management Core (RDMC) unit which maintains and develops critical infrastructure for RDMC's systems and platforms. Reporting to the Senior Infrastructure Engineer, this position maintains and develops the underlying technological infrastructure for RDMC systems in order to support a unified, campus-wide ecosystem of research data management and sharing infrastructure and services to ensure compliance with funding agency policies and to promote the goals of those policies. The Infrastructure Engineer also consults with internal and external stakeholders to optimize the functioning and operation of existing software used by RDMC and other partner groups, and to aid in future adoption of new software platforms.
The Infrastructure Engineer has demonstrated expertise in Linux/UNIX systems administration, network management, and database management/engineering. They possess knowledge of open source software ecosystems and communities, research data outputs, complex data, data preservation, and backups. They also have a keen understanding of trends in research practices, scientific publication, funding agency and institutional policies, and information technology requirements, and how these trends affect research data management and sharing requirements and preferences of research communities.
The primary purpose of the Infrastructure Engineer position is to:
1) maintain and develop RDMC's underlying infrastructure;
2) work with external and internal research and development stakeholders to design, build, and optimize research data systems, pipelines, etc., including engagement with open source software communities;
3) actively participate in research and development activities to improve systems and workflows and discover innovations that can enhance and/or improve research data management and sharing strategies;
4) engage in training and professional development opportunities to keep pace with trends in research practices and emerging technologies that impact data policies, practices, and needs.
Education and Experience:
- Masters degree in Information Science, Computer Science, or other area of study relevant to research data management
- History of engagement with open source software communities and work on open source software
- History of contributions to greater professional and scholarly communities through active participation in professional conferences and meetings, publications, funded projects, and other scholarly outputs
Essential Skills:
- Advanced degree in Information Science, Computer Science, or a combination of related education and experience
- Experience in a research support organization responsible for deploying research data management support technology and services
- Experience in open source software communities
- In-depth applied knowledge of systems administration, database engineering, and network management
- Ability to effectively communicate with audiences of various backgrounds and professional levels including university administrators, faculty researchers, students, and other research stakeholders
AA/EEO Statement:
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to , including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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About The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina rates among the nation's great institutions of higher education, set on an historic and beautiful campus that celebrates all four seasons. Carolina's students, faculty and staff come here from around the world, bringing varied cultural, racial and ethnic heritages that help make UNC-Chapel Hill a thriving intellectual center. We're repeatedly ranked the nation's best value in higher education for students seeking to earn a college degree - the University has garnered the top spot each time since the ranking's launch in 1998.Whether you've just started your career, are new to academia or are a seasoned professional with assorted campus experiences to draw on, we hope you will find a great place at Carolina.
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Originally Posted on: 8/19/2025
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