Job Description This position is instrumental in advancing the University's academic and research mission by providing strategic leadership and direction for the design, implementation, and support of research and academic technology services. This role is responsible for planning, developing, and overseeing research computing environments, storage solutions, cloud platforms, data ecosystems, and related technical services that enable secure, reliable, and scalable research activities for faculty, staff, and students. The position collaborates closely with researchers, central IT, information security, and administrative stakeholders to ensure that technology services align with institutional goals, sponsor requirements, and the evolving needs of the research community while being fiscally responsible. Responsibilities Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise or research computing infrastructure. Strong knowledge of servers, storage, virtualization, networking, cloud services, security controls, systems integration and any associated software stack. Experience supporting secure environments and managing infrastructure for complex technical workloads. Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with technical staff, faculty, researchers, and institutional leadership.

Qualifications Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Significant experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, research computing, or related technology leadership roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in higher education, academic medical, or research-intensive environments. Experience supporting high-performance computing, research storage, cloud research environments, or advanced networking. Knowledge of research compliance, data governance, and regulatory frameworks affecting research data and systems. Experience supporting grant-funded research technology needs and sponsor-driven requirements. Supervisory or team leadership experience. Master's degree in a related field. About Us Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person's race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane's employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu . Job Info Job Identification 1337 Job Category Information Technology Posting Date 07/20/2026, 05:04 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations New Orleans, LA, United States (Remote) Legal Employer Tulane University Business Unit Tulane University Department TECH Infrastructure Grade 28PREM