COSMOS - System Engineer
COSMOS - System Engineer
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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
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Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Department:
COSMOS - Provisional Positions
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The position reports to Prof. Nitin Agarwal () Maulden-Entergy Endowed Chair Donaghey Distinguished Professor and Director COSMOS Research Center at UA-Little Rock.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related discipline;
Strong Linux and Windows server administration skills.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science Information Technology or a related discipline;
1 year(s) of hands-on experience in server management system administration or infrastructure support;
Basic knowledge of Linux system administration;
Certifications such as RHCSA/RHCE MCSE CompTIA Network/Security;
Experience with GPU environments (NVIDIA preferred) CUDA drivers and related tools;
Experience in research labs AV systems and hybrid on-prem/cloud setups.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Configure maintain and troubleshoot GPU servers workstations and physical hardware;
Deploy and manage virtual machines using VMware KVM Proxmox etc.;
Establish and maintain on-premises cloud architecture (e.g. OpenStack);
Monitor system performance health and storage integrity;
Perform hardware installations upgrades diagnostics and repairs;
Administer and maintain Linux and Windows operating systems;
Manage user access permissions and security compliance;
Collaborate with AI/ML and research teams to ensure infrastructure readiness;
Design and implement scalable infrastructure using enterprise and open-source tools;
Automate server provisioning and system tasks using Bash PowerShell or Python;
Use automation platforms such as Ansible Terraform and CloudFormation;
Manage containers (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes);
Maintain Active Directory DNS DHCP and identity/authentication protocols;
Administer networking components: VLANs routing firewalls VPNs;
Configure and manage Arista switches and related network appliances;
Lead projects for AV systems and hybrid learning environments;
Maintain physical network setups including rack mounting and cabling;
Support hybrid cloud infrastructure; ensure uptime compliance and documentation;
Assist with infrastructure for data ingestion storage and processing; and
Other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Proficient in remote server management (e.g. iDRAC) and dynamic resource allocation;
Familiar with data models pipelines ETL workflows and storage systems;
Skilled in identifying and resolving performance and system issues;
Experience with virtualization tools (VMware KVM Proxmox);
Advanced scripting skills (Bash PowerShell Python);
Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus Grafana Nagios);
Familiarity with network segmentation firewalls VLANs and TCP/IP;
Knowledge of Arista EOS CLI ACLs BGP STP EVPN VXLAN;
Hands-on experience with switch configuration patch panels and physical network setup; and
Experience in classroom AV systems hybrid learning setups and IP management.
Additional Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sitting Standing Talking Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sitting Standing Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sitting Standing Talking Walking
Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
