IT Systems Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Austria.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Competence Center Scientific Computing (CCS), Research Software Engineers, and users to design a Scientific Computing platform.

• Create proof-of-concept solutions and evaluate their effectiveness alongside the CCS and researchers.

• Integrate systems within the current IT framework, utilize existing services, and set up interfaces with cross-university infrastructures.

• Develop and enhance a platform dedicated to Scientific Computing, storage, and machine learning.

• Provide support for the infrastructure from the initial concept phase through pilot testing and into regular operation.

• Methodically evaluate requirements for storage, Scientific Computing, and machine learning.

• Formulate technical concepts and set up a pilot installation tailored to the needs of research.

• Work in partnership with Research Software Engineers on the integration and management of scientific software.

• Choose and coordinate with implementation partners.

• Continuously improve systems based on user feedback while ensuring quality standards are met.

• Offer technical assistance to users in collaboration with the CCS.

• Engage in knowledge exchange with universities both in Austria and internationally.

• Maintain continuous operations of the infrastructure, including patch management and IT security monitoring.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed relevant university degree, such as in computer science, data science, or another closely related research field, or an equivalent qualification with pertinent professional experience.

• Proficient in cloud-native architectures.

• Familiarity with shared computing and storage infrastructures, including OpenStack, Ceph, and S3.

• Experience in automation, pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• Knowledge of availability and resource monitoring.

• Hands-on experience managing research data, research infrastructures, or scientific data workflows.

• Skilled in analyzing requirements with researchers and converting research needs into functional and technical specifications or solution alternatives.

• Practical experience in independently developing, testing, and documenting technical prototypes.

• Capable of testing and assessing technical solutions with researchers during pilot operations.

• Possess a security-first mindset.

• Strong consulting and knowledge-transfer abilities, including training and information services.

• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written German and English.

• Structured work approach, teamwork capabilities, service orientation, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Preferred: Experience with High Performance Computing in university settings, specifically ASC or MUSICA.

• Preferred: Experience handling large or distributed datasets and high-performance networking between storage and computing systems.

• Preferred: Background in a university environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours.

• Opportunities for remote work.

• An inspiring work environment within a dedicated, diverse team.

• Excellent public transport connections.

• Internal professional development opportunities with a wide selection of free courses.

• Competitive compensation that reflects relevant professional experience.

• Commitment to equal opportunities, support for women, and diversity.