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Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate - IT Infrastructure Lead
Department Quantitative Biomedicine Inst
Salary Details A minimum of $120,000
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary
We are seeking a highly technical and experienced individual for the position of IT Infrastructure Lead manager to lead our team of systems administrators and DevOps engineers while actively supporting the design, implementation, and operation of our infrastructure and services. A successful candidate in this role will be responsible for developing and implementing an IT strategy that aligns with our organization’s mission, overseeing the day-to-day aspects of IT operations, and ensuring the security and stability of our critical systems. They will also collaborate with a team of scientific application developers, software developers, and trainers to support the development and continued operation of key web services for a global scientific community. The candidate will work at the RCSB Protein Data Bank, Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, located in Piscataway, NJ.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the DevOps team and manage daily operations of our IT infrastructure and services following institutional standards, including but not limited to our infrastructure, DevOps Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, networks, security, applications, and hardware.
- Provide support with debugging and troubleshooting complex production issues across application, infrastructure, and data layers; lead incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation efforts.
- Develop and implement a long-term multi-year IT infrastructure strategy, including identifying, anticipating, and prioritizing infrastructure needs for the organization.
- Manage budgeting and vendor relationships with hardware and service providers.
- Develop and maintain code for automation and infrastructure, including provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and operational workflows (infrastructure as code).
- Establish project plans and track progress of work to monitor risks and deliverables.
- Serve as one of the technical subject matter experts within the organization, providing guidance and answering technical questions to internal and external stakeholders and partners.
- Collaborate closely with software and scientific application developers to ensure systems are observable, operable, and performant in production, and contribute to application code when needed to diagnose or resolve issues.
The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-changing environment, be able to think creatively, demonstrate a deep understanding of a modern IT infrastructure, and maintain a willingness to learn new skills and technologies.
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number 26FA0497
Posting Open Date 05/19/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline and a minimum of 5 years equivalent work experience in Information Technology or related field.
Any educational background or experience in bioinformatics or biochemistry will be considered a plus.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Minimum of 5 years experience in IT
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address and resolve unprecedented technical issues.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructures across the entire stack, including hardware and network components, security, and cloud technologies required.
- In-depth experience with Kubernetes and Docker. Strong experience working with at least one of NodeJS, Java, or Python. Experience with more than one will be considered a plus.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and work with stakeholders across various levels and technical backgrounds.
- Experience developing and maintaining modern DevOps Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines required. Any previous experience working with GitHub Actions will be considered a plus.
- Experience administering a Linux operating system server environment required.
- Experience working in data centers maintaining service uptime, including hardware installation and equipment moves, hardware networking, power consumption management, and interaction with data center personnel.
- Experience with email services setup and administration, platform migration and general management of multi-email systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience working with MongoDB and Elasticsearch clusters
- Experience with tooling and automation for commercial cloud environments (AWS, GCP)
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Individual will work onsite at RCSB PDB located at Rutgers University – New Brunswick.
Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
Visual acuity to perform activities such as: viewing a computer terminal, reading, analyzing written information/data, etc.
Ability to perform physical labor without restrictions, including lifting equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.
Office environment.
Moderate Noise.
Overview
About the RCSB PDB:
RCSB PDB (RCSB Protein Data Bank) is a world-renowned, scientific organization focused on serving the technical, educational and programmatic needs of over 1 million users in scientific, research, and academic communities worldwide. The RCSB PDB scientific application development team creates state-of-the-art web applications, data exploration tools and 3D molecular visualizations.
The team consists of a group of highly-skilled bio-curators, scientists, software developers, designers, and educators, working in a lively and fast-paced environment located at Rutgers, UCSD, and UCSF.
The successful candidate will be able to take full advantage of the benefits of working at an academic institution, including New Jersey state benefits and a faculty-level salary.
Statement
This position is expected to be hands-on, directly addressing organizational needs as they evolve and being the lead on fixing problems that arise in day to day operations. This is in addition to managing our IT infrastructure team. The combination of direct contributions and managerial skills will be the key to success.
Location Details
Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine
174 Frelinghuysen Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- List of Professional References (contact Info)
- Resume/CV
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other Documents (4)
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate - IT Infrastructure Lead
Department Quantitative Biomedicine Inst
Salary Details A minimum of $120,000
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary
We are seeking a highly technical and experienced individual for the position of IT Infrastructure Lead manager to lead our team of systems administrators and DevOps engineers while actively supporting the design, implementation, and operation of our infrastructure and services. A successful candidate in this role will be responsible for developing and implementing an IT strategy that aligns with our organization’s mission, overseeing the day-to-day aspects of IT operations, and ensuring the security and stability of our critical systems. They will also collaborate with a team of scientific application developers, software developers, and trainers to support the development and continued operation of key web services for a global scientific community. The candidate will work at the RCSB Protein Data Bank, Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, located in Piscataway, NJ.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the DevOps team and manage daily operations of our IT infrastructure and services following institutional standards, including but not limited to our infrastructure, DevOps Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, networks, security, applications, and hardware.
- Provide support with debugging and troubleshooting complex production issues across application, infrastructure, and data layers; lead incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation efforts.
- Develop and implement a long-term multi-year IT infrastructure strategy, including identifying, anticipating, and prioritizing infrastructure needs for the organization.
- Manage budgeting and vendor relationships with hardware and service providers.
- Develop and maintain code for automation and infrastructure, including provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and operational workflows (infrastructure as code).
- Establish project plans and track progress of work to monitor risks and deliverables.
- Serve as one of the technical subject matter experts within the organization, providing guidance and answering technical questions to internal and external stakeholders and partners.
- Collaborate closely with software and scientific application developers to ensure systems are observable, operable, and performant in production, and contribute to application code when needed to diagnose or resolve issues.
The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-changing environment, be able to think creatively, demonstrate a deep understanding of a modern IT infrastructure, and maintain a willingness to learn new skills and technologies.
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number 26FA0497
Posting Open Date 05/19/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline and a minimum of 5 years equivalent work experience in Information Technology or related field.
Any educational background or experience in bioinformatics or biochemistry will be considered a plus.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Minimum of 5 years experience in IT
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address and resolve unprecedented technical issues.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructures across the entire stack, including hardware and network components, security, and cloud technologies required.
- In-depth experience with Kubernetes and Docker. Strong experience working with at least one of NodeJS, Java, or Python. Experience with more than one will be considered a plus.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and work with stakeholders across various levels and technical backgrounds.
- Experience developing and maintaining modern DevOps Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines required. Any previous experience working with GitHub Actions will be considered a plus.
- Experience administering a Linux operating system server environment required.
- Experience working in data centers maintaining service uptime, including hardware installation and equipment moves, hardware networking, power consumption management, and interaction with data center personnel.
- Experience with email services setup and administration, platform migration and general management of multi-email systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience working with MongoDB and Elasticsearch clusters
- Experience with tooling and automation for commercial cloud environments (AWS, GCP)
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Individual will work onsite at RCSB PDB located at Rutgers University – New Brunswick.
Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
Visual acuity to perform activities such as: viewing a computer terminal, reading, analyzing written information/data, etc.
Ability to perform physical labor without restrictions, including lifting equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.
Office environment.
Moderate Noise.
Overview
About the RCSB PDB:
RCSB PDB (RCSB Protein Data Bank) is a world-renowned, scientific organization focused on serving the technical, educational and programmatic needs of over 1 million users in scientific, research, and academic communities worldwide. The RCSB PDB scientific application development team creates state-of-the-art web applications, data exploration tools and 3D molecular visualizations.
The team consists of a group of highly-skilled bio-curators, scientists, software developers, designers, and educators, working in a lively and fast-paced environment located at Rutgers, UCSD, and UCSF.
The successful candidate will be able to take full advantage of the benefits of working at an academic institution, including New Jersey state benefits and a faculty-level salary.
Statement
This position is expected to be hands-on, directly addressing organizational needs as they evolve and being the lead on fixing problems that arise in day to day operations. This is in addition to managing our IT infrastructure team. The combination of direct contributions and managerial skills will be the key to success.
Location Details
Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine
174 Frelinghuysen Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- List of Professional References (contact Info)
- Resume/CV
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other Documents (4)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Finance Administrator
Align your credentials to SOC codes
Finance Administrator roles map to SOC codes like 11-3031 (Financial Managers) or 43-3031 (Bookkeeping Clerks) in O*NET. Matching your resume language to the correct occupational classification strengthens your training plan and helps designated sponsors approve your DS-2019 faster.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
The J-1 Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program or graduated within 12 months. The Trainee category covers early-career finance professionals with at least one year of post-graduation work experience in financial administration or a related field.
Draft a role-specific training plan early
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. For Finance Administrator positions, this plan should specify learning objectives like accounts payable workflows, financial reporting cycles, or ERP system training, not generic office duties.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned host employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter Finance Administrator openings by employers with exchange visitor hosting history. Targeting host organizations already familiar with the DS-2019 process reduces delays and avoids offers that collapse when employers discover the designated sponsor structure for the first time.
Verify prevailing wage compliance before accepting an offer
Your host employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the wage level before you countersign your training plan, since underpaying trainees is a common compliance problem that can jeopardize your program mid-placement.
Clarify the 2-year home residency requirement upfront
Finance Administrator placements under certain J-1 categories may trigger a two-year home country residency requirement if your training is government-funded or your country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before signing any offer letters.
Finance Administrator J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Finance Administrator role?
It depends on where you are in your career. If you're enrolled in a degree program or finished within the past 12 months, the J-1 Intern category applies. If you have at least one year of post-graduation experience in finance or business administration, the J-1 Trainee category is the correct fit. A designated sponsor organization, not the host employer, makes this determination and issues the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Finance Administrator position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the company where you'll work. That company is the host employer. The designated sponsor reviews your training plan, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors your program compliance throughout the placement. Your host employer facilitates the training but is not the legal sponsor under State Department regulations.
How do I find Finance Administrator host employers willing to work with a designated sponsor?
Use Migrate Mate to identify Finance Administrator roles at U.S. employers with a history of hosting exchange visitors. Many finance departments are open to J-1 trainees but have never initiated the process, so targeting employers who already understand the DS-2019 and training plan requirements saves significant negotiation time and reduces the risk of an offer falling through.
What should a Finance Administrator training plan include to satisfy J-1 requirements?
The training plan must outline specific, measurable learning objectives tied to financial administration tasks, such as accounts payable reconciliation, budget variance analysis, financial close procedures, or compliance reporting. Vague objectives like 'gain U.S. business experience' are routinely rejected by designated sponsors. The plan must also specify supervision arrangements, phases of training, and the skills you'll develop during each phase.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to Finance Administrator J-1 trainees?
It can, depending on three factors: whether your J-1 training is funded by a U.S. government agency or your home country's government, whether your home country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, and whether your J-1 category triggers the requirement by its nature. Finance is listed as a needed skill in several countries on that list, so confirm your status with your designated sponsor before assuming you can transition to another visa status after your program ends.