Infrastructure Engineer

Department :

Research Data Management Core-631350

Career Area :

Information Technology

Posting Open Date : 08 / 15 / 2025

Application Deadline :

08 / 28 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Position Type :

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title :

Infrastructure Engineer

Appointment Type : EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number : 20071882

Vacancy ID : NF0009244

Full Time / Part Time :

Full-Time Permanent

FTE : Hours per week :

Position Location :

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range : 51,500 - $82,400

Proposed Start Date :

09 / 15 / 2025

Be a Tar Heel! :

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.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work / life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit :

The Research Data Management Core (RDMC) is a campus unit that was established by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) in response to scientific data management and sharing policies issued by federal funding agencies and other critical stakeholders in the scientific enterprise at UNC. These policies demand development and implementation of a campus-wide research data management strategy that supports compliance with those policies.

Authorized and financially supported by the OVCR, the RDMC has been charged with providing overall direction and oversight of operations and activities that prioritize research data management and sharing leadership, support, and innovation. The Director of the Research Data Management Core provides reporting of operations, finances, and program outcomes to the OVCR for program evaluation and unit accountability.

Position Summary :

The Infrastructure Engineer is a position in the Research Data Management Core (RDMC) unit which maintains and develops critical infrastructure for RDMC’s systems and platforms. Reporting to the Senior Infrastructure Engineer, this position maintains and develops the underlying technological infrastructure for RDMC systems in order to support a unified, campus-wide ecosystem of research data management and sharing infrastructure and services to ensure compliance with funding agency policies and to promote the goals of those policies. The Infrastructure Engineer also consults with internal and external stakeholders to optimize the functioning and operation of existing software used by RDMC and other partner groups, and to aid in future adoption of new software platforms.

The Infrastructure Engineer has demonstrated expertise in Linux / UNIX systems administration, network management, and database management / engineering. They possess knowledge of open source software ecosystems and communities, research data outputs, complex data, data preservation, and backups. They also have a keen understanding of trends in research practices, scientific publication, funding agency and institutional policies, and information technology requirements, and how these trends affect research data management and sharing requirements and preferences of research communities.

The primary purpose of the Infrastructure Engineer position is to :

• 1) maintain and develop RDMC’s underlying infrastructure;
• 2) work with external and internal research and development stakeholders to design, build, and optimize research data systems, pipelines, etc., including engagement with open source software communities;
• 3) actively participate in research and development activities to improve systems and workflows and discover innovations that can enhance and / or improve research data management and sharing strategies;

4) engage in training and professional development opportunities to keep pace with trends in research practices and emerging technologies that impact data policies, practices, and needs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Master’s or Bachelors and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.