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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:.5in'><b>UNIX/Linux
System Administrator<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>SUMMARY</b>: This full-time position reports to the lead
project scientist and works in conjunction with the information systems team
and scientific staff to administer, maintain, and upgrade UNIX/Linux systems
and high performance computing clusters (HPCCs) applied to geo-spatial
modeling, satellite image processing, and database programming. The position
requires the ability to work in a diverse computing environment combining
Linux/Solaris, Mac OSX and Windows servers and clients, high-density blade
enclosures, and Network and Direct Attached Storage (NAS & DAS) devices.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>RESPONSIBILITIES</b>: The UNIX/Linux System Administrator
will have responsibility for multiple tasks relevant to the maintenance of
HPCCs, network connectivity, and software functionality including:<o:p></o:p></p>
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(compute nodes, NAS & DAS)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>System setup and software
installation, maintenance, and upgrades<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Troubleshooting hardware and
software problems<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Retrieval, management, and
backup of large raster data sets<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Setup and orientation for new
users <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Overseeing hardware
maintenance contracts<o:p></o:p></li>
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normal'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><b>QUALIFICATIONS: Education and
Experience</b>: Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in computer
science or information technology or 3+ years of experience in computer
support, and a proven ability to acquire new technical knowledge and skills.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><b>Required Skills: <o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Expertise in UNIX/LINUX environments
(Solaris, Redhat), with a solid understanding of multi-user operating
systems, network security, inter-process communication and RAID storage.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Experience with structured file systems,
file naming conventions and backup protocols.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Experience with the use of performance
analysis to tune systems and monitor network performance in a distributed
computing environment.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Familiarity with web data servers,
compiling and installing open source libraries and computing packages, and
the use of python and shell scripting to automate compute tasks.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Ability to work in a demanding
multi-tasking environment with minimum supervision<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Knowledge about Geographic
Information Systems, Digital Image Processing, databases (postgres,
mysql), scientific/statistical programming (IDL, C/C++, R/S-Plus), and job
scheduling (Sun Grid Engine) is desired.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Application deadline: February 28,
2010. Start date: March 2010.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Salary Range: </b>Commensurate with experience; full
benefits.<b> **** Application Instructions:</b> To apply, send cover letter
referencing <b>Unix/Linux Administrator</b>, curriculum vitae, and contact
information for three references to <a href="mailto:jobopenings@whrc.org"><b>jobopenings@whrc.org</b></a>
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<p class=MsoNormal><i>The Woods Hole Research Center's emphasis in research is
on ecosystems and includes such global issues as biotic impoverishment, climate
change, sustainable development, and the role of biotic resources in support of
contemporary civilization. Interest and activities extend to the interactions
of science and public affairs, nationally and internationally.<br>
Equal
Opportunity Employer.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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