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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 Senior IT Engineer
Document your technical specialization precisely
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your IT engineering skills to specific learning objectives. Generalist credentials weaken your case. Certifications in cloud architecture, DevSecOps, or network security give designated sponsors concrete material to build a compliant training plan around.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist before applying
Trainee status suits IT professionals within five years of graduation or initial employment. Specialist status applies to experienced engineers with expertise not widely available in the U.S. Applying under the wrong category delays processing and may trigger a rejection from the designated sponsor.
Target host employers with international program history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior IT Engineer roles at organizations that have previously hosted J-1 visa exchange visitors. These employers already understand the DS-2019 process, training plan requirements, and 30-day grace period rules, which shortens negotiation time considerably.
Verify prevailing wage alignment before the offer stage
The designated sponsor will confirm your offered compensation meets applicable standards. Run the job title through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to avoid renegotiating after your training plan is drafted and the sponsor has already reviewed your file.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
If your home country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List or your position involves government funding, a two-year home residency requirement may apply. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before signing an offer, since it affects any future H-1B visa or green card plans.
Get your host employer's FEIN and EIN ready
Designated sponsors require the host employer's Federal Employer Identification Number to issue the DS-2019. Many IT candidates lose weeks because their employer's HR team doesn't know why this is needed. Request it from HR at the same time you submit your signed offer letter.
Senior IT Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Senior IT Engineer?
Most Senior IT Engineers qualify under the Trainee or Specialist categories. Trainee applies if you're within five years of your degree or first professional job in IT. Specialist applies if you have specialized expertise, such as enterprise security architecture or systems reliability engineering, not widely available in the U.S. market. Your designated sponsor determines the appropriate category based on your background and the host employer's training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an IT engineering role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your exchange visitor status. Your host employer is the company where you work. They must cooperate with the designated sponsor to complete a training plan, but they do not hold your J-1 sponsorship directly.
How do I find host employers open to J-1 IT engineers?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Senior IT Engineer roles at employers with J-1 program experience. Many technology companies participate in exchange visitor programs but don't advertise it prominently in job postings. Filtering by J-1 compatibility on Migrate Mate surfaces these opportunities without requiring you to cold-contact employers to ask about their sponsorship history.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect IT engineers?
It can, depending on your home country and funding source. If your country is on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List and includes IT engineering as a critical skill, or if your position involves U.S. government funding, the two-year requirement applies. This means you cannot change to H-1B or most other immigrant-path visas until you return home for two years or obtain a waiver. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
What goes into a J-1 training plan for a Senior IT Engineer?
The training plan, formalized on a DS-7002, outlines the specific technical and professional skills you'll develop, tied to measurable phases and timelines. For senior IT roles, this typically includes infrastructure design, systems integration, or security protocol work. The designated sponsor reviews it for compliance with program regulations, and the host employer signs it. Vague objectives or plans that look like regular employment rather than structured training are common reasons sponsors request revisions.