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Research Cyberinfrastructure Engineer, UNLV Research [R0152643]

UNLV
Las Vegas, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jul 2026
💰 $100,000/yr($90,000/yr – $100,000/yr)

About the role

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Research Cyberinfrastructure Engineer, UNLV Research [R0152643]

ROLE of the POSITION

The research cyberinfrastructure engineer has experience in research computing and a passion for empowering new users of advanced cyberinfrastructure (CI).

UNLV is an emerging R1, EPSCoR institution with a growing investment in expanding cyberinfrastructure. The position is part of a collaboration between UNLV IT and the Division of Research to leverage all opportunities in delivering cutting edge technology and supportive cyberinfrastructure services. As part of this growing team focused on delivering a wider range of solutions through collaboration with enterprise IT staff, faculty, students and regional and national research data and computing community, the research computing engineer is a collaborator who enjoys a key role in helping researchers employ advanced technology to improve research outcomes. The position helps to develop and maintain systems, storage, networking and data architecture to support data-intensive research, teaching, and workforce development. The role is designed for an individual who is looking to enjoy a more impactful role in collaborating with IT teams in implementing research technologies that include high performance computing, research networks, AI/ML technologies. Equally important is an inclusive and innovative outlook, towards lowering the barriers to using advanced computing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and maintain HPC hardware and software, including clusters, storage systems, and networking components.
  • Monitor system performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies to maximize computational efficiency.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to researchers and students using HPC resources, including troubleshooting and resolving issues.
  • Implement and maintain security protocols and ensure compliance with university and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborat

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