Job Description

Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose - the essence of SFU - is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
About the Role
The Lead, Research Systems Development is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and supporting research computing infrastructure for the diverse technical needs of the School of Computing Science. The role enables high-impact computational research by supporting a wide array of research projects, labs, and disciplines in computer science. The role combines advanced research software development, systems administration, provisioning automation, and cloud/virtualization management to create a sustainable, scalable, and secure infrastructure and enables the adoption of cutting-edge computation technologies. The role serves as a subject matter expert and liaison for internal researchers, and infrastructure partners (e.g., SFU, RCG, CANARIE, Compute Canada, Amazon, Google, Lambda, NVIDIA, OPENAI). The role oversees operational planning, technology evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and business model development for long-term sustainability of research computing services.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Computing Science or related discipline with eight years of experience in a research computing or academic IT environment, including experience leading software deployment and systems teams or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Experience with scientific programming languages (C/C++, Fortran) and scripting languages (Python, Shell, Bash, Perl).
• Extensive experience with Linux systems administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu), virtual machines (VMWare, KVM), and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Proficiency in configuration management, automation, and deployment frameworks.
• Experience with queuing systems, batch schedulers, and HPC tools and architectures.

What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information
The assignment end date is 1 year from start date.
Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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