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Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate - IT Infrastructure Lead
Department Quantitative Biomedicine Inst
Salary Details A minimum of $85,588
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.
Other related activities:
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 $85,588
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.
Other related activities:
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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Align your training plan to delivery frameworks
Your DS-2019 training plan must document specific skills you'll develop in the U.S. that aren't available at home. Map your objectives to recognized delivery methodologies like Agile, SAFe, or PRINCE2 to satisfy your designated sponsor's program review.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist category eligibility
Trainee applies if you have a degree plus one year of experience, or five years of experience without a degree. Specialist applies to established professionals with recognized expertise. Misclassifying your category delays DS-2019 issuance, so confirm which applies before approaching host employers.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Host companies that have previously placed J-1 visa exchange visitors already understand the DS-2019 process and training plan obligations. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively offering Technical Delivery Lead roles aligned with J-1 visa sponsorship arrangements.
Verify the home residency requirement before accepting offers
Some Technical Delivery Lead placements in government-funded or technology-transfer contexts trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific host employer and role category carry this obligation before signing an offer.
Prepare your host employer for the training plan review
Your host employer must co-sign a detailed training plan specifying learning objectives, supervision arrangements, and evaluation schedules. Bring a draft outlining delivery milestones and mentorship structure to offer-stage conversations so the employer understands their compliance obligations from the start.
Confirm wage compliance with prevailing wage data
Designated sponsors require that host employer compensation meets prevailing wage standards for your role and location. Cross-reference your offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search before your DS-2019 application to avoid sponsor rejection at the program review stage.
Technical Delivery Lead J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Technical Delivery Lead role?
Most Technical Delivery Lead candidates qualify under the Trainee category if they hold a relevant degree plus at least one year of professional experience, or five or more years of work experience without a degree. Professionals with deep, recognized expertise in project delivery or enterprise program management may qualify under the Specialist category instead. Your designated sponsor makes the final determination based on your documented background and the proposed training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Technical Delivery Lead position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not the hiring company. The U.S. employer functions as your host organization and co-signs your training plan, but the designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 form, monitors your compliance, and holds legal responsibility for the exchange program. You must secure both a willing host employer and an appropriate designated sponsor.
Does the J-1 visa have a cap or lottery for technical delivery roles?
No. The J-1 exchange visitor program has no annual numerical cap and no lottery, which means placements can begin at any point in the calendar year. This contrasts directly with the H-1B visa program, where selection is random and capped at 85,000 annually. Your timeline depends on how quickly your host employer and designated sponsor complete the training plan review and DS-2019 issuance, not on government quota availability.
How can I find U.S. employers open to J-1 Technical Delivery Lead placements?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers listing Technical Delivery Lead roles with J-1 sponsorship alignment. Because the J-1 requires employer co-signature on a training plan and familiarity with host organization obligations, targeting companies that have engaged with exchange visitor programs before significantly reduces friction in the offer and sponsor-approval process.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect a Technical Delivery Lead placement?
Yes, depending on your home country's bilateral agreements, government funding of your exchange, or whether your role falls into a field on the Skills List maintained by the State Department. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years before changing to most other U.S. nonimmigrant or immigrant visa categories. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific placement and nationality trigger this obligation before accepting any offer.