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Description:The Center for Integrated Research Computing supports our clients s research mission by providing technical computing services to the institution’s research community. These services include high performance computing, visualization, large, fast, reliable storage systems and hundreds of software packages used by researchers to analyze data. CIRC also provides assistance with using these tools via workshops, classes, tutorials and consulting services. This position is important due to the indirect and direct support provided to the researchers in achieving and maintaining a high level of satisfaction by the research community. Under direction of the Assistant Director and with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative: 20% - Acts as a project manager for a major operating system while maintaining multiple operating and other system support programs with a constant awareness of projects and deadlines and communicating progress to leadership to determine effectiveness. May require oversight of junior staff members 20% - Will assume responsibility for applications dealing with the overall operating system or with complex sub-systems of the operating system, such as parallel file systems, file management routines, copper and fiber networks and advanced mathematical/scientific software packages 20% - Responsible for supporting the administration of the on-premise and cloud-based virtual machine environment for CIRC’s research community 20% - Responsible for defining logic, codes, tests and debugs programs; determines the root cause of computer operation malfunctions and provides solutions along with steps to mitigate future risk of repeat issues 10% - Keeps abreast of trends as they relate to the technical computing field, with particular emphasis on high performance computing environments, by self-study, attending job related seminars, courses or conferences which enable personal development and strengthens the user service function. Must work effectively in a team environment and help disseminate newly acquired knowledge, while maintaining a high level of satisfaction regarding end user interaction and team cohesiveness 10% - Performs other related duties, including presentation of seminars, supporting courses and instruction of technical computing related services in support of the research community, as required Skills:Linux, System administrator, Red hat, Powershell, Python, Azure, Systems engineering, Unix, Automation, Application software, Linux administration, Infrastructure, Perl, Bash, Vmware, Windows server, Active directory, Scripting, Ansible, Rhel Additional Skills & Qualifications:TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: RedHat Enterprise Linux/CentOS expertise
Linux systems administration - 10+ years
Ability to install and maintain complex Linux applications (databases and other system applications)
Knowledge of Linux system security, e.g., authentication, port blocking/forwarding, firewalls, ACLs, etc.
Deep understanding of networking protocols, architecture and fundamentals
Ability to write scripts and tools for system monitoring, maintenance and automation
Proficient in one or more scripting/programming language (Perl/Python/Java/C) in order to develop specifications for extremely complex systems programming applications
Evaluates and modifies existing programs to take into account changes in systems requirements or equipment configurations
Experience with the installation and configuration of web and application servers (e.g. Apache httpd and Apache Tomcat)
Experience with storage hardware management - disk arrays, NAS systems, object based storage systems
Strong oral, written, and team communication skills, effective questioning, listening, and analytical skills
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Experience with high performance computing systems, including Linux computing clusters, job resource managers and schedulers
Experience with parallel file systems, standard RAID and de-clustered RAID technologies
Knowledge of InfiniBand network technology
Proficiency with cloud based technologies like AWS, Azure, and local clouds
Experience with virtualized environments like VMWare, QEMU, OpenStack, etc.
Demonstrated proficiency in identifying the requirements for creating system and user documentation
Experience leading a team of junior system administrators in best practices and work related efficiencies
Capable of taking new ideas and technologies and providing leadership with a plan for successful implementation from start to finish
Experience in working in a research computing environment
Knowledge of scientific and technical computing applications
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