Systems Analyst Ii

Staff - Non Union
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Information Systems and Technology, Level D
Job Title
Systems Analyst II (2 positions)
Department
Research Platforms | Advanced Research Computing
Compensation Range
$8,305.08 - $12,952.33 CAD Monthly
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Posting End Date
March 6, 2025
**Note**: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
There are two (2) vacancies open for this full-time, ongoing position.
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Job Summary
The ARC Systems Analyst II leads the implementation, integration and support of complex and campus-wide digital research infrastructure (DRI) platforms and solutions specific to the needs of the UBC research community.
The ARC Systems Analyst II is responsible for the delivery of the next generation of advanced research computing (ARC) and research data management (RDM) tools and services to UBC researchers, in alignment with UBC ARC strategy and goals.
Organizational Status
The ARC Systems Analyst II reports to the Manager, Research Platforms. This position works within a team with likely overlap with similar portfolios and works independently on specific files. The position requires extensive contact with faculty, staff, and students' system wide as well as partner organizations. This position works with other UBC departments at all campuses, research institutes, and partner organizations nationally and internationally; to provide researchers with access to state-of-the-art DRI system services required for computationally
- and data-intensive research.
This position may be responsible for supervising staff directly and indirectly in relation to the delivery of research projects, systems, platforms and services.
Work Performed
**Specific Duties**:
Consults with researchers and other key stakeholders, both internal and external to the ARC team, to capture requirements such as system features, access, integration, security, scalability, and performance pertaining to the use of digital platforms, software and tools in support of advanced research computing and research data management.
Develops, implements and delivers research data digital platforms and IT solutions in both production and non-production environments to the benefit of all campuses and research institutes, and in partnership with national, regional, and provincial stakeholders;
Provides training, expert liaison, research software and user support on the use of DRI platforms and services available at UBC and through other national service delivery partners (ex. Compute Canada, Portage, etc.);
Provide expert advice and solutions to challenges inherent to the scaling of largescale data sets in research projects with an emphasis on electronic capture, storage, transfer, sharing and processing of research data.
Provides input to feasibility studies for development of projects and enhancements and analyzes metrics to ensure project goals are satisfied.
Develops systems and services in accordance with university standards and policies pertaining to system security and privacy.
Provide advice to research teams through the software development lifecycle and follows appropriate programming / development methodologies and best practices for delivery of DRI platforms and services.
Writes and maintains documentation in accordance with prescribed standards.
**Core Duties**:
Analyzes and reviews existing or proposed system features and integration, security, scalability and performance requirements with clients, business analysts, and team members.
Manages small to medium sized projects and related budgets.
Provides technical expertise, training, and consultation to other staff.
Develops or modifies software code to meet specifications or facilitate integration.
Maintains appropriate professional designations and up-to-date knowledge of current information technology techniques and tools and provides input to strategies for ongoing support and upgrade of these systems.
Builds and maintains good working relationships and collaborates with others to achieve client objectives.
Performs other related duties as required.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Supervision Received
Works under the general direction of th