Research Storage Consultant

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Advanced degree plus seven years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience
• Ability to quickly adopt new technologies and programming tools
• Strong understanding of data design, architecture, relational databases and data modeling
• Outstanding communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients
• Ability to recognize and recommend necessary changes in user and/or operations procedures
• Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with members of the academic community; demonstrated experience working in an environment with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and customs
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex workload, prioritize tasks, and use good judgment in providing services based on goal.
• Familiarity with Linux filesystem concepts (quotas, ownership, permissions, ACLs)
• Ability to resolve issues accurately in creative and effective ways
• Demonstrated success collaborating with key contacts outside your own area of expertise
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of, and experience with, information security concepts

In addition, preferred qualifications include:

• Familiarity with cloud storage technologies and cloud APIs (S3)
• Knowledge of Network file sharing protocols (SMB, NFS, Globus, etc.), and cloud storage technologies (S3)
• Familiarity with data transfer tools like rsync, rclone and aws cli
• Experience using version control (git)
• Familiarity with GitHub or GitLab
• Ability to write shell scripts to automate simple tasks on Linux
• Comfortable working with systems that are not well defined yet
• Some knowledge of Splunk, Grafana and other monitoring tools

The expected pay range for this position is $114,124 to $134,067 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

How to Apply
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Why Stanford is for You
Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:

• Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a Ted Talk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
• A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
• A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
• Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more! 

We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.