Associate Research Engineer

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is seeking an Associate Research Engineer to join their team in Reno, Nevada. This role focuses on developing and maintaining networking, systems, and data architecture for technology research and development activities within SCS/NevadaNet. The position supports academic research and education across Nevada's universities and colleges, working on major technology and network-dependent projects.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $65,000-$75,000 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Working under senior engineers, you'll be responsible for implementing cutting-edge technologies, managing network infrastructure, and contributing to research projects that advance Nevada's higher education capabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technology professional with a background in computer science or related field, offering the chance to work with advanced networking and computing systems while contributing to educational advancement. The position combines hands-on technical work with collaborative research opportunities and student mentorship.

Key responsibilities include systems monitoring, hardware/software configuration, network services management, and implementation of monitoring systems. You'll work with various technologies including Linux systems, networking protocols, and database management, while having the opportunity to participate in national research computing communities.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective communication capabilities. This role offers growth potential through ongoing learning opportunities, project leadership experience, and involvement in cutting-edge research and development initiatives.