Research Computing Specialist

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 001982 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Research Computing Specialist Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule

8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division OneIT Department Office of OneIT (Adm) Work Location Kennedy Salary Range Primary Purpose of Department

The Office of OneIT provides highly reliable information technology infrastructure, tools, and services to empower the University to achieve its academic, research, administrative, and service goals.

The Research Computing team within OneIT provides powerful High Performance Computing services to researchers at the University.

Primary Purpose of Position

This Research Computing Specialist serves as a key team member reporting to the Director of University Research Computing. Critical systems management and other operational duties are performed by this position, with duties, responsibilities, and objectives delegated from the Director. This position contributes to shaping the strategic direction of University Research Computing. At times, this position may provide leadership or supervision of the technical work of the other staff members.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

This position is responsible for supporting ongoing operations of the Research Computing facilities, including systems management and maintenance, developing and deploying upgraded capabilities, and interacting with and supporting users. This position is also responsible for supporting technical design and strategy development. This position may also include the responsibility to direct the technical work of other staff members.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant work experience to include 1-3 years of Linux Systems Administration experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience in High Performance Computing related technologies such as schedulers, parallel computing, storage systems, or scientific applications.
• Experience specifying, acquiring, and deploying computer hardware and systems software.
• Experience in Higher Education.
• 2 to 5 years of Linux Systems Administration experience.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses Special Notes to Applicants

• If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Open Date 04/03/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Proposed Hire Date If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• UNC Charlotte Website

• HERC Job Board

• Inside Higher Education

• Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)

• Another Website

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Other

• Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have at least a bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant work experience, including 1-3 years of Linux Systems Administration experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience?
• Yes, at least a bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant work experience, including 1-3 years of Linux Systems Administration experience.
• Yes, an associate's degree and 6+ years of relevant work experience, including 1-3 years of Linux Systems Administration experience.
• Yes, a high school diploma or GED and 8+ years of relevant work experience, including 1-3 years of Linux Systems Administration experience.
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Other Document