Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Job ID: 292419
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

*

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .

Location

Augusta University-

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Division of Information Technology's mission at Augusta University is to anticipate and respond effectively to a changing world with agile, innovative, robust, and secure services that educate and inspire students, empower clinicians, educators, researchers, and administrators, and advance learning, discovery, and care.

Job Summary

Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of data systems that power Augusta University's REDCap environment, High Performance Computing (HPC) resources, and integrations with research and enterprise platforms. This position focuses on building and managing scalable, secure, and compliant data workflows that meet regulatory standards such as HIPAA and FERPA, while assisting researchers in collecting, managing, and analyzing clinical and academic research data efficiently.

Responsibilities

SUPPORT AND MAINTAIN RESEARCH COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS: Support and maintain research computing environments, including HPC clusters, REDCap, and data storage systems.

PROVIDE TECHNICAL CONSULTATION: Provide technical consultation and training for faculty, staff, and students on research computing tools and best practices.

COORDINATE WITH VENDORS, PARTNERS, AND PEER INSTITUTIONS: Coordinate with vendors, consortium partners, and peer institutions to evaluate emerging technologies and enhance research system capabilities.

COLLABORATE WITH INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITECTS: Collaborate with institutional architects to align operations with enterprise architecture, security, and data governance standard.

DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN INTEGRATIONS: Develop and maintain secure data integrations and ETL pipelines connecting institutional systems such as ERP, IRB, LIMS, and EHR platforms.

IMPLEMENT SYSTEM UPGRADES, PATCHES, AND DEPLOYMENTS: Implement system upgrades, patches, and deployments to ensure high availability, performance, and compliance.

ASSIST RESEARCHERS WITH WORKFLOW: Assist researchers with workflow automation, job submissions, data analysis pipelines, and technical troubleshooting.

MONITOR SYSTEMS: Monitor system performance, logs, and capacity; identify and resolve issues or performance bottlenecks.

CONDUCT AUDITS & SCANS: Conduct security audits, vulnerability scans, and compliance checks to ensure readiness for HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, and IRB standards.

MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION: Maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and knowledge-based content supporting research technology operations.

PARTICIPATE IN GOVERNANCE COMMITTEES: Participate in research data governance committees and cross-functional working groups to advance institutional objectives.

: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field and four years of experience in research computing, data engineering, or systems administration OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field a related field and six years of experience in research computing, data engineering, or systems administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting REDCap or HPC systems in a higher-education or academic medical center setting. Familiarity with integrating research systems such as EHR (Epic, Cerner), CTMS, IRB, or LIMS platforms. Experience using Globus or other secure research data transfer tools. Understanding of human subjects' research data workflows and compliance requirements. Proficiency with version control systems. Knowledge of project management and collaborative development practices. Experience working in cross-functional teams with architects, engineers, and research stakeholders to deliver technical solutions. Demonstrated experience with Linux/Unix systems and research computing platforms (HPC, REDCap). Working knowledge of databases, APIs, and data integration workflows. Understanding of data governance, compliance, and information security standards. Familiarity with automation and containerization technologies (e.g., Ansible, Docker, Singularity). Ability to collaborate with institutional architects and technical teams to implement enterprise strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Research computing environments, including HPC, REDCap, and enterprise data systems.
Linux/Unix operating systems, workload managers (e.g., SLURM), and HPC orchestration frameworks.
Database administration and integration (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle).
ETL development, APIs, and secure data transfer methods.

Compliance frameworks (HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, IRB).
Data governance principles, metadata standards, and data stewardship.
Containerization and virtualization tools (Singularity, Docker, VMware).
Scripting and programming languages (Python, R, Bash, SQL).
HPC storage systems (GPFS, Lustre) and high-performance networking concepts.

SKILLS
Linux administration and shell scripting.
Software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting in research environments.
API and ETL pipeline development.
Diagnostic and performance-tuning skills across compute and data systems.
Strong written and verbal communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Customer service orientation and teamwork in a collaborative IT environment.
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

ABILITIES
Administer and optimize HPC, REDCap, and related systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Analyze performance issues and develop technical solutions.
Build and maintain secure data workflows across multiple institutional systems.
Apply compliance and governance standards to operational environments.
Collaborate effectively with architects, IT professionals, and research stakeholders.
Document systems and operational processes clearly.
Manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B14

Salary: $75,300/annually-$96,000/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, visit