Research Systems Consultant

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

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University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research seeks to improve the health of individuals, families, and populations by understanding the problems, issues, and alternatives in the design and delivery of health care services. This is accomplished through an interdisciplinary program of research, consultation, technical assistance, and training that focuses on timely and policy-relevant questions concerning the accessibility, adequacy, organization, cost, and effectiveness of health care services, and the dissemination of this information to policymakers and the general public.

The Sheps Research Systems unit is seeking a highly experienced Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in a part-time consulting and mentorship role. This position is ideal for a recently retired professional looking to remain engaged in the field while supporting meaningful work.
Administrator will play a dual role:
Mentor and technical guide for junior-level systems administrators managing RHEL-based infrastructure.
Consultant and architect for developing computing environments that support advanced research in AI/ML-driven health care delivery.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute strong technical expertise to real-world applications in health care research and support the next generation of system administrators.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution; and one year of experience in operations analysis and design systems programming or closely related area; or
- Associate's degree in Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering Technology or Networking Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming or closely related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Journey level requires an additional one year of education or experience.
- Advanced level requires an additional two years of education or experience.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
* Experience with Linux systems administration in complex environments
* Bachelor's degree in computer science
* Strong knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence models
* Excellent communication, mentoring, and collaboration skills
* Deep knowledge of system performance tuning, configuration management, and security
* Proven experience designing or supporting environments for AI/ML workloads (e.g., GPU nodes, distributed training, scalable storage)

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
* Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux ( RHEL 8/9) in production environments.
* Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python or Ruby.
* Familiarity with Red Hat tools (Satellite, Ansible, etc.).
* Knowledge of UNC's campus computing environment or experience working in similar academic research institutions.
* Experience working in or supporting health care or biomedical research environments.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to develop documentation and training resources.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.