Systems Administrator, Librarian

The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation (GWLAI) enriches the academic experience of scholars and students and sparks innovation at GW. We enable research and teaching through access to the latest scholarship and rich archival resources, tailored support for researchers at all levels, guidance for faculty who want to explore new teaching methods and technologies in the classroom, and robust support for online education. Through innovative partnerships, dynamic workshops, and team-based approaches to project management and problem solving, GWLAI fosters collaboration and provides leadership across the university to support the shared mission of generating, making accessible, and preserving new knowledge. Having joined the Association of American Universities (AAU) in 2023, GW is at an exciting moment in its history and trajectory, and GWLAI is a key partner in supporting the university’s research and scholarly advancements and promoting discoveries and innovations made by the research community.

GWLAI is seeking a collaborative and service-oriented Systems Administrator to join the Scholarly Technology Group (STG). STG is a highly collaborative unit where staff and librarians work together to meet student, faculty, and researcher needs across disciplines. As an active member of STG, the Systems Administrator will lead our infrastructure as a service environment and our popular and highly utilized program of consultations and workshops supporting computational and data fluency for all. LAI staff and librarians are champions of open access and open research practices to enhance research reproducibility. We also contribute to the scholarly community through our own software development, research, professional engagement, and service. This is a full-time librarian position.

We recognize that strong candidates may not meet every qualification. If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply and highlight how your experiences align with the position.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the deployment, management, and coordination of cloud infrastructure deployed on AWS
• Provide support for GW students and researchers on topics such as cloud architecture, application deployment, coding, and/or data analysis through consultations, workshops, and participation in research teams
• Coordinate technical workshop offerings with a distributed team of instructors in addition to Python Camp and Carpentries events
• Participate in software development projects that enhance access to information and preserving knowledge
• Serve as an active participant in GWLAI teams and projects across campus

Minimum Qualifications:

By the start date of the position, the applicant must have either (1) a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus at least 2 years of relevant professional experience, or (2) a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience deploying and managing cloud-based infrastructure on Amazon Web Services
• Knowledge of best practices for teaching computational skills or Carpentries Instructor Certification
• Demonstrated experience with Python, Ruby on Rails, or another modern programming language

Appointment Rank & Salary: Librarian I/II/III, full-time appointment. Rank and salary are contingent upon qualifications and are competitive for DC-area academic libraries. Minimum salary for each rank: Librarian 1: $58,566 - $65,000; Librarian 2: $61,156 - $78,000; Librarian 3: $65,156 - $81,000; Librarian 4: $71,656 - $130,000. Comprehensive benefits package includes 22 days/year paid annual leave; 12 days/year paid sick leave; paid winter break and 8 other holidays; medical, dental, and vision; 401(A) retirement plan, 4% base and GW will match 150% of the first 4% of your 403(B) contributions, up to a maximum of 6% of your eligible compensation; tuition assistance; ongoing support for professional development; and paid parental leave. Librarians are eligible to apply for research leave after a defined period of service. For benefit details, please visit GW Benefits.

This position is a continual reappointment position with reappointment periods of 3-5 years depending on rank. Proven commitment to the profession is expected and can be exhibited through service, publication, and/or presentations. The Systems Administrator position reports to a Director of Scholarly Technology and is eligible for a hybrid on-campus/partial telework schedule.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• To be considered, please submit an online application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/125270 and upload a CV and a cover letter that includes an assessment of skills and experiences related to minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on June 11, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of a reference check and standard background screening.
• Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.