Information Technology Group Leader

Argonne National Laboratory

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Work type
On-site
Location
Lemont, IL
Salary
$135,458–$211,313 / yr
Posted
86 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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This role $173k
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This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $158,325–$225,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $173k versus about $192k for comparable roles.

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About Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, conducting research in energy, environment, and national security. Industry: Scientific Research & National Laboratories

Argonne National Laboratory currently has 8 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Information Technology Group Leader

Information Technology Group Leader The Information Technology Group Leader leads the delivery of mission-critical digital infrastructure for the Advanced Photon Source, a premier x-ray user facility. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across high-performance computing, networking, Linux scientific platforms, and Windows enterprise services to support accelerator operations, beamline experiments, and data workflows. The leader manages an IT team responsible for designing, implementing, and securing enterprise-wide systems while overseeing budget management, staff development, and business continuity protocols. Key technical domains include AI-enabled scientific workflows, high-throughput detector data pipelines, digital-twin supported operations, container platforms, infrastructure automation, and configuration-managed environments. The role requires expertise in cybersecurity engineering, AIOps, and large-scale scientific data pipeline orchestration to solve complex problems related to the digitization of infrastructure supporting advanced photon science research and multi-million dollar project management within a high-tech scientific environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead the delivery of mission-critical digital infrastructure including high-performance computing, networking, and Linux scientific platforms.
  • Manage a team of IT professionals by providing mentorship, career development, and performance-based management.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive cyber security programs to protect information assets and ensure compliance with DOE/DHS standards.
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and operation of high-throughput data pipelines and AI-enabled scientific workflows.
  • Manage annual operational budgets, project estimates, and procurement for large-scale computer and network systems.
  • Establish business continuity protocols to minimize disruptions during emergency situations or data loss events.
  • Manage relationships with external IT vendors and service providers while identifying emerging technologies for integration.
  • Oversee physical security for all hardware systems, networks, and server infrastructure at the APS facility.

What we're looking for

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a comparable field is required.
  • At least 10 years of professional experience managing IT or engineering projects and staff in complex scientific facilities is required.
  • Experience in high-performance computing, AI infrastructure operations, cybersecurity engineering, and data pipeline orchestration is required.
  • Experience with container platforms, infrastructure automation, and configuration-managed infrastructure environments is required.
  • Proven track record as a project manager for multimillion-dollar computer software, database, hardware, and network projects.
  • Knowledge and skill in managing and presenting budgets and project schedules for large computer and network systems.
  • Ability to establish and deliver reliability metrics within the context of IT operations.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are required to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

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