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This position is responsible for designing and implementing domain architectures, determining which server-based services are needed to support the mission of the college, and is an integral part of delivering infrastructure services. This position will also assist in developing and maintaining web-based tools for use by Engineering faculty, staff and students.\nFor full consideration, please upload your resume/CV, cover letter by 11:59 PM (MT) on Sunday, November 15, 2026. This posting will remain open until filled, but applications received after the full consideration date may not be reviewed.\nWork Unit:\nColorado State University is a land-grant institution committed to a 150-year-old mission of access to higher education for the citizens of Colorado and to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach. The campus is located in the city of Fort Collins, the county seat of Larimer County. Fort Collins is a progressive community of approximately 171,000 situated 65 miles north of Denver on Interstate 25. Located at an elevation of 5,000 feet, Fort Collins has a clear, dry climate and generally pleasant temperature throughout the year.\nThe Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering (WSCOE) at Colorado State University (CSU) consists of about 3,000 students enrolled in BS, MS, and PhD programs, 145 tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty, and over 400 support staff and research scientists. The College is home to more than $100 million in research funding and accounts for more than one-third of CSU’s patents. Its state-of-the-art facilities, including the Powerhouse Energy Campus and a world-class laser center scheduled to open in 2026, provide collaborative spaces for students, faculty, staff, and industry partnerships.\nEngineering Technology Services (ETS) is responsible for the vision and oversight of all aspects of computing in the College of Engineering, with the exception of the physical network infrastructure. Pedagogical uses of technology, research computing, planning for and maintenance of instructional facilities, technical support for faculty and staff, network management, systems analysis, programming, web-coding, and technical training all fall under the purview of ETS. Networked services are provided to over 3500 engineering students, faculty, and staff.\nEssential Job Duties:\nHelp manage multiple existing High Performance Computing (HPC) research clusters operating in the Scott Data Center to include:Performing programming support as needed to meet the specific needs of a given research grant.\nMaintaining the systems for software/OS upgrades and security patching.\nConfiguring the systems and performing software installation.\nHelp develop webpages to assist with maintaining the cluster.\nWorking with the ETS Financial Coordinator, Procurement, and vendors to secure the components.\nAssisting with architecture design by working with potential users such as students, faculty, research staff, and the ETS Systems Group while remaining within the funding allowance.\nAssist with coordinating vendor(s) during site installation.\nAssisting researchers with adding appropriate CPU and GPU nodes to the clusters . \n\nProvide similar research computing administration for clusters owned by specific research groups.\nDesign and program custom software applications.\nReview, test and implement new technology services for the college.\nTroubleshoot hardware, software, and network for UNIX/LINUX servers and workstations.\nDevelop and maintain web-based tools for use by the college.\nConditions of Employment:\nMust be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The Department will not sponsor a visa for this position.\nPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires). \nThis position may occasionally require work outside normal business hours to support critical systems, respond to unexpected service interruptions, and perform scheduled server maintenance and upgrade activities. Such work is expected to be infrequent and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.\nSupervision:\nNone\nMinimum Education:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; will consider an Associate’s degree and at least 2 years of work experience in computer science or a related field in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.\nMinimum Experience:\nWorking knowledge of LINUX system administration including system configuration, NFS filesystems, auto mount, Samba, ssh, and basic networking to include TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP.\nExperience with all of the following: HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL, SQLite, and PHP, Python.\nStrong knowledge of HTML, web standards, design and implementation.\nExperience creating database structures for applications.\nExperience working with High Performance Computing systems using Slurm or similar.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with various flavors of Linux to include Debian, RockyLinux, and Ubuntu.\nExperience with remote desktop, VNC, and shell scripting.\nExperience with installing and troubleshooting engineering research applications, e.g., Matlab, Cadence, ANSYS Fluent, etc.\nExperience working with provisioning software such as Ansible or Puppet.\nExperience with parallel programming in research applications.\nExperience with AI-powered coding sofware agent.\nExperience with with Web APIs, AJAX, JSON, and other javascript libraries.\nStrong understanding of UI.\nFamiliarity with Web 2.0 technologies.\nFamiliarity responsive design.\nFamiliarity with using AI for coding.\nApplication Instructions:\nPlease upload a resume and cover letter that specifically address your interest in this job and address the required and any applicable preferred job qualifications for this position. Application materials that do not specifically address this position may not be considered.\nSalary Range\n$62,700 - $65,700Required Application Documents\nTo apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.\nCover Letter, Resume/CVEmployee Benefits\nColorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.\nReview our detailed benefits information here.\n\nExplore the additional perks of working at CSU here.\n\nFor the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.\n\nLastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!\n\nBackground Check Policy Statement\nColorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. 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