Secure Research Computing Consultant

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Requirements Gathering and Workflow Assessment: Engage with PIs and researchers to gather detailed requirements for data, computational resources, and workflows that need to be migrated to the secure environment. Document and analyze existing workflows, identifying opportunities for optimization and ensuring security compliance during migration to the secure environment.
• Collaboration and Project Management: Work closely with other members of the Research Computing team, IT infrastructure teams, and Compliance officers to ensure consistent integration of security requirements into research workflows. Provide ad-hoc project management, including tracking progress, timelines, and deliverables, while facilitating communication across teams.
• Onboarding Coordination: Lead and coordinate the onboarding process for new research labs into the secure HPC environment, working closely with the RC team, IT departments, and HMS Compliance officers. Track the progress of each lab's onboarding, resolving blockers and collaborating across teams to ensure a smooth and timely transition.
• Data Migration & Scientific Software Installation: Work with the RC team and IT staff to identify and migrate research data into the secure HPC environment. Install, configure, and optimize necessary scientific software, tools, and computational pipelines while ensuring compliance with NIST 800-171 security controls.
• Training and Ongoing Support: Provide training and support for researchers using the secure HPC environment, helping them understand security protocols and effectively use the resources available. Troubleshoot and provide technical support related to research computing, security compliance, and data migration in the secure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, informatics, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2+ years of experience in research computing or a similar role, with a strong understanding of HPC environments.
• Proficiency with programming languages such as Python, R, or shell scripting to support research workflows and data analysis.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with researchers, IT staff, and compliance officers.
• PREFERRED: Familiarity with NIST 800-171 or other security compliance frameworks. Experience with secure research environments, especially in healthcare or academic settings. Bioinformatics or life sciences research experience. Consulting or facilitation experience in a research or academic environment.