Hiring: Associate Director, Research, Operations, and Infrastructure Company: The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:15:01 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : CV, DNS, Jupyter, Linux, MATLAB, Project Management, Python, R About the job Experience: •Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline. •At least ten years of relevant experience. •Supervisory or team management experience. •Proficient managing networked servers with knowledge of switches and firewalls, network services, system utilities, hardware installation, and operating/application system installation. •Proficient managing high-performance computing (HPC) systems, clusters, and advanced research computing infrastructure. Required Skills: •Leads day-to-day operations and project management for systems and network infrastructure, including hosted Windows and Linux departmental servers; application, database, email, file, and backup services; and core infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory. •Leads and manages a team of system administrators and research support staff, taking responsibility for assigning work, managing workflow, and creating professional development opportunities. •Manages and maintains the enterprise storage and storage area network (SAN) environment including troubleshooting, performance planning, capacity, and continuity planning. •Enhances the focus on security administration by working closely with the Booth Information Security team to maintain continuous risk assessments, review critical systems and identified threats, and produce operational policies/procedures documentation. •Collaborates directly with faculty, research teams, and leadership to understand their unique computational needs and develop tailored technological solutions. •Assists in the planning, design, and implementation of new systems, storage, automation and virtualization technology. •Develops and implements strategies to advance research computing capabilities, while assessing and evaluating existing infrastructure to recommend necessary improvements. •Develops project plans, forecasts budget needs, and manages financial resources effectively to optimize operations and cost-effectiveness. Qualifications: •Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. •Bachelor’s degree in technical fields such as computer science, engineering, or data science. •Master’s degree. Compensation: •$135,000 - $165,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!