Genomics Senior Systems Architect

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82880

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Santa Cruz

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JOB POSTING

NO VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a Genomics Institute staff position. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

This role is a five-year contract appointment with potential consideration for career status following the completion of the contract term, subject to operational needs and funding.

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The IRD for this job is : 01-06-2026

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Originally founded in 1997, the Baskin School of Engineering is the first professional school at UC Santa Cruz. Over the past 25 years, Baskin Engineering (BE) has become a unique 21st-century school of engineering, applied science and technology, characterized by evolutionary growth fueled by ongoing research opportunities that open new areas of intellectual inquiry. Baskin Engineering has grown to include six academic departments, a variety of research centers and institutes, and has ambitious plans for further programmatic growth. The focus of Baskin Engineering educational programming is to instill strong basic knowledge for sound practice in ethical engineering for the well-being of society, and its diverse curricula facilitate creative thinking and prepare students for productive and rewarding careers. Baskin Engineering is focused on building collaborative connections and expanding instruction and research activities for faculty and students in Santa Cruz and at the UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley campus in Santa Clara.

The Genomics Institute (GI), an Organized Research Unit located within the Baskin School of Engineering, with faculty from several divisions on campus, leads UC Santa Cruz's efforts to unlock the world's genomic data and accelerate breakthroughs in health and evolutionary biology. With the theme of Creating a Healthier World, GI platforms, technologies, and researchers unite global communities to create and deploy data-driven, life-saving treatments and innovative environmental and conservation efforts, while addressing the most fundamental societal and policy questions. The Genomics Institute is committed to broadening participation in this endeavor and bringing the benefits of genomics to the widest range of world populations and ecosystems.

The Genomics Institute's operating budget is currently $31M per year, comprising $26M in sponsored funds from federal, state, and private sources and $4.7M in gifts and institutional funding, and is on a trajectory of increasing activity, partnerships, and extramural funding.

More information about the Genomics Institute can be found at : https : / / genomics.ucsc.edu /

More information about Baskin Engineering can be found at : https : / / engineering.ucsc.edu /

JOB SUMMARY

The Genomics Senior Systems Architect is a technical administrator for the Genomics Institute's complex computing infrastructure, including central and departmental systems, high-throughput storage, web systems, and both public and private cloud environments. The incumbent provides vision and advanced technical direction for the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, and documentation of computing and network resources.

The Senior Systems Architect oversees the seamless integration of various subsystems, including operating systems, databases, computing clusters, and data communications networks. The incumbent is also responsible for coordinating the installation, configuration, testing, and monitoring of hardware and software components to ensure system integrity, recoverability, performance, and reliability.

The Senior Systems Architect receives assignments in the form of objectives and defines the processes to achieve those goals. The incumbent identifies and responds to risks, recommends improvements to departmental policies and practices, supports priority-setting and workflow analysis, and in smaller teams, serves as both a technical leader and a hands-on contributor.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary : $132,300 - $156,500 / year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility : Full benefits

Schedule Information :

Employee Classification : Contract appointment

Job End Date : 5 years from hire date, with possibility of extension

Work Location : UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation : Non-Represented

Job Code Classification : 000520 (SYS ADM 4) - Grade 25

Travel : Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

30% - Systems Architecture, Implementation, and Infrastructure Oversight

30% - Operating System and Network Infrastructure Management

20% - Software and Scripting Development for System Automation

20% - Network and Information Security Management

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

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