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Information Technology (IT)

If you're seeking a career in Information Technology (IT), UA has a place for you. Whether you're in the early stages of your career or seeking a career change, our beautiful 1,200-acre campus offers unique career opportunities in the field of Information Technology.

Consider starting or continuing your career at The University of Alabama. We encourage you to explore our IT job openings and find your place at UA, Where Legends Are Made.

 

Current IT Job Openings

 

Office of Information Technology (OIT)

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides innovative and reliable technology services to The University of Alabama. They provide exceptional technical services and support to students, faculty, and staff to advance research, teaching, learning, and operations. OIT is the trusted provider of reliable IT services for the campus community.  OIT focuses on enhancing and supporting the following core areas:

  • Teaching and Learning
  • Research
  • Security and Risk
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • User Experience
  • Community and Collaboration

 



 

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Center for Advanced Public Safety (CAPS)

CAPS is an interdisciplinary research center at The University of Alabama dedicated to the implementation and utilization of cutting-edge technologies to enhance public safety and well-being of the citizens of our state, nation, and world. Their research and development activities are centered on the application of novel technology in the following disciplines:

  • Law Enforcement                        
  • Traffic Safety
  • Analytics
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Homeland Security
  • Health & Human Services
  • Weather & Disaster Recovery
  • Emergency Medical Services 

 

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Featured IT Job Openings:

YSI Technical Assistance Program Manager - 530987 Social Work The YSI Technical Assistance Program Manager oversees the daily operations of quality assurance, request for proposal (RFP) processes, grant application and administration processes, and other technical assistance efforts on behalf of the Alabama Department of Youth Services. Provides leadership, guidance, and support to program staff to ensure effective service delivery and a collaborative work environment. Works closely with the Director of the Youth Services Institute to address operational issues and maintain program quality and compliance. Assists with the development and management of grant and contract funded programs.
Systems Analyst II - 530957 F&O - Information Technology The Systems Analyst II plans and configures low- to moderate-complexity software systems to support the administrative function of the University under moderate supervision. This may include departmental and moderately critical applications. Assists in the development of processes. Creates workflows. Installs, configures, supports, and maintains integrations for vendor-supplied software systems. Works on a team and collaborates with specific departments, colleges, and customers around campus. Supports their needs, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and responding to their questions and concerns in a timely manner. May provide guidance and training to entry-level Systems Analysts.
High Performance Computing Network Engineer II - 530681 F&O - Information Technology The High Performance Computing Network Engineer II performs general network administration tasks for the University's High Performance Computing Center (HPCC) and, as needed, for the University's enterprise wired and wireless networks. Maintains and supports the University's HPCC network equipment and operating systems, including switches, access points, controllers, uninterruptible power supplies, and security devices. Serves as escalation resource for routing, performance, and other network problems. Participates in network problem identification, analysis, and resolution for low- to moderate-complexity problems. Assists with the strategy, planning, and design of the University's HPCC network.
High Performance Computing Data Storage Administrator I - 530898 F&O - Information Technology The High Performance Computing Data Storage Administrator I assists with the administration of enterprise and high-performance computing (HPC) storage systems. Monitors storage health, capacity, availability, and hardware and assists with routine maintenance, upgrades, provisioning, and filesystem expansion. Assists with administering distributed and parallel filesystems, managing project storage allocations, configuring quotas and permissions, and supporting metadata management. Performs backups, recovery operations, archive workflows, data migrations, and lifecycle activities. Monitors utilization and input/output performance, identifies potential bottlenecks, and assists with filesystem tuning. Develops and maintains Bash and Python scripts to automate provisioning and monitoring tasks. Troubleshoots storage and file access issues and assists researchers and technical staff with data management.
Desktop Support Technician II - 530897 F&O - Information Technology The Desktop Support Technician II provides basic Help Desk and field support services for University faculty and staff computer users. Sets up and installs PC and peripheral devices. Installs operating systems and software. Completes basic system configuration. Resolves user problems. Eradicates computer viruses. Identifies and escalates or engages senior technicians for issues requiring expertise beyond the basic services level. Monitors ticket queues as assigned. Follows-up on open tickets or service requests until they are fully resolved.
High Performance Computing Data Storage Administrator III - 530900 F&O - Information Technology The High Performance Computing Data Storage Administrator III administers and optimizes enterprise and high-performance computing (HPC) storage systems. Designs and implements storage pools, filesystems, and services. Leads storage upgrades, expansions, migrations, and technology refreshes. Deploys, configures, and maintains production parallel filesystems and resolves complex issues involving metadata, input/output, throughput, latency, capacity, and availability. Develops and maintains data lifecycle workflows supporting high-speed ingest, tiered storage, archiving, replication, backup, disaster recovery, and long-term preservation. Coordinates large-scale data movement across HPC clusters, cloud providers, national laboratories, and research collaborators. Develops automation and implements storage monitoring and security practices. Provides technical consultation to researchers and staff.