SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER/DEVELOPER IV

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JOB SUMMARY:

Clemson University's Research Computing and Data Team is looking for a Systems Programmer/Developer IV to fulfill the following duties:

Serve as a key member of the RCD Infrastructure team.
Research, design, develop, test, and maintain High Performance Computing (HPC) file systems, storage software stacks, storage hardware stacks, and interconnectivity between storage and other systems in Clemson's Research Computing and Data Infrastructure (RCDI).
Assist RCDI team members when required with other RCDI technologies including networking, operating systems, systems and applications software, hardware, security, and cluster management.
Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

50% - Essential - Storage Systems:
Assist in testing, deploying, maintaining, monitoring, and documenting RCDI's storage systems. Ensure that the systems are always available to users, except during a planned maintenance windows. Restore files as needed from snapshots or backups. Replace bad disks as needed. Ensure that system software is up to date, and are performing as expected. Provision storage to faculty and staff as required.
25% - Essential - Development:
Provide support to internal RCD staff for storage system integrations with other systems and services. Design and build tools to provide insights and data to both users and administrators. Leverage APIs and other tools to automate tasks and simplify workflows.
10% - Essential - Research:
Keep informed of current storage technologies and help evaluate potential usage in Clemson's research computing and data infrastructure to deliver the best storage solutions possible to match the needs of the research community.
10% - Essential - Collaboration:
Communicate and cooperate with RCDI team members in installing, maintaining, updating, trouble shooting, and documenting HPC and RCDI hardware and software to ensure the HPC cluster and related RCDI projects are functioning well.
5% - Essential - On-Call:
Participate in the RCDI on-call rotation, which requires on-call 24 hours per day for 7 days at a time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a related area

Work Experience - Experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Work Experience - 1+ Years of systems administration with a focus on Linux

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

75% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
25% - Walk or move about
10% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
10% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
10% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
100% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
100% - Recognize or inspect visually
100% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

5% - Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5 Hours / Week

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range: ($ 69,764.00 - $ 116,674.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Anderson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

December 19, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.