Expertise in cloud-based infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Strong operational and strategic vision skills
Experience in collaborative projects with universities and industry partners
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of cloud-based research computing infrastructure
Serve as the senior technical authority for various cloud platforms
Architect next-generation cloud systems for data-intensive research
Oversee major initiatives like the New England Research Cloud (NERC)
Collaborate with partner universities and industry to enhance research computing capabilities
Benefits
Innovative and inclusive work environment
Opportunity to shape future research computing decisions
Collaboration with leading universities and industry partners
Engagement in impactful research initiatives
Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description
Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is seeking applicants with diverse skills and experiences to join our innovative and inclusive community. Join us as a Principal Systems Architect, where you will lead the design, development, and operations of Boston University's cloud-based research computing infrastructure, serving as the senior technical authority for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms that support data-intensive research across multiple disciplines. You will combine deep hands-on operational expertise with strategic vision to architect next-generation cloud systems whose impact will shape future University and community-wide research computing decisions. You will also oversee and advance major initiatives such as the New England Research Cloud (NERC) and its follow-on projects, collaborating closely with partner universities and industry partners to develop shared research computing capabilities and standards. You will work closely with partner universities and industry partners to advance shared research computing goals.
Required Skills
Education: bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience.
About Boston University
Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
