Lead the research cyberinfrastructure behind applied energy research across Alaska. Lead the team that builds and supports the cyberinfrastructure behind Alaska Center for Energy and Power's (ACEP) energy research. You will manage DevOps and data engineers, translate research and grant objectives into technical solutions, and make decisions about how those systems are secured, integrated, and sustained. Strong networking and cybersecurity foundations are essential. To thrive in this role, you bring a strong technical foundation in DevOps, networking, infrastructure-as-code, and cybersecurity, along with an interest in mentoring and developing technical staff. You will work day-to-day with DevOps and data engineers, researchers, and university IT, and translate research and grant objectives into technical priorities. You will lead a technical team and advise ACEP leadership on cyberinfrastructure needs, investments, and direction.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in a relevant field (i.e. Information Technology or other related field) and 5 years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yedda campus in Fairbanks, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 83, based on education and experience.

Application review will begin immediately. To ensure consideration, you must submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on October 13th, 2026

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position's duties, operational needs, and the employee's ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

This recruitment is open internally to current UA employees or those otherwise eligible to apply to internal postings.

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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Clover Erickson, ACEP HR Coordinator, at [email protected].

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.

This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.