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Prior Kubernetes experience is not required. The incumbent will learn the platform alongside experienced teammates, starting with workflow verification and documentation quality and growing into platform operations over time.\nJob Description\nApplication Deadline:\nThis position will be posted until 12 am MDT (at the beginning of) Saturday, October 10, 2026.\nRequired application materials: (preferably uploaded as a pdf)\nResume\nQuestionnaire - embedded in application\nBackground Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.\nWork Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.\nWhat You Will Do\nHere is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.\nTests and verifies platform workflows, new functionality, and supporting documentation prior to release. Works through documentation as an end-user would to confirm it is accurate, complete, and easy to understand, andprovides written feedback and recommendations for improvement. Validates that documented procedures produce the expected results on the Kubernetes-based CIRRUS environment.\nDevelops and maintains reusable, repeatable workflows that validate new workloads onboarded to the platform. Modifies and runs existing workflows, scripts, and manifests, and proposes improvements to the validationprocess. Documents these workflows so other team members and platform users can reuse them. \nAuthors, edits, and improves CIRRUS documentation, including user-facing guides and onboarding material, for an audience of scientific and HPC-background users. Composes clear technical writing and may assist in producing technical reports, walkthroughs, or presentations on platform functionality.\nDevelops knowledge and understanding of the CIRRUS platform and of atmospheric and Earth system science workloads. Gains experience with platform operations under the supervision of senior staff. Additional tasks may be assigned from time to time.\nWho We'd Love To Join Our Team\nSuccessful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:\nEducation and Experience:\n Must be enrolled (or intend to enroll in the next regular session) for credit in an accredited secondary or post-secondary school, college or university, or in a trade school that has received a Certificate or Approval from the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nRequired:\nBasic familiarity with Linux and containers (e.g., Docker or Podman), gained through coursework, personal projects, orprior work.\nAbility to work with a team and convey technical concepts to engineers and platform users.\nGood oral and written communication skills, with an aptitude for clear technical writing and documentation.\nAbility to follow moderately complex procedures/practices.\nDesired, but not Required:\nExperience with at least one scripting language such as Python or Bash.\nFamiliarity with Git and version control.\nFamiliarity with scientific or high-performance computing environments.\nPreferred Qualifications\nHiring Hourly Rate: $23.81\n*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*\nApplication Requirements\nQuestionnaire, Resume/CVFor full consideration, all application materials must be submitted by 12am (MST) at the start of the application deadline. These should highlight how your skills and experiences align with the responsibilities of this position. We recognize that no candidate will meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you believe your background has prepared you for success in this role, we encourage you to apply.\nSupplemental questionnaires are often requested in lieu of a cover letter, where you address critical skills needed for the position. Your answers will be read and weighed equally to your resume and should provide specific, detailed, and informative responses based on your direct and previous work experiences.\nBackground checks and/or federal screenings are conducted for candidates selected for hire.\nUCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants are not required to provide age-related information (like date of birth or graduation dates) in initial submissions.\nFor sponsored positions: UCAR can sponsor individuals for H-1B status only if they are already in the U.S. in H-1B status or another visa status that allows them to change to H-1B status within the U.S. UCAR is unable to sponsor new H-1B visas for individuals who are outside the U.S. and need to obtain H-1B status through Consular Processing.\nWhile UCAR does not prohibit the use of AI tools in job applications, we strongly recommend that applicants submit primarily original work.\nAll roles require compliance with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements. 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