[SEMCO] Woods Hole Research Center - position open

[Allison B. White]

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UNIX/Linux System <http://www.whrc.org/about_us/jobs.htm#ITME01>
Administrator, Job # ITME01

SUMMARY: This full-time position reports to the Director of Information
Systems and works closely with 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 ability to work in a diverse computing
environment combining Linux/Solaris and Windows servers, PCs and Macs,
high-density blade enclosures, and Network and Direct Attached Storage (NAS
& DAS) devices.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The UNIX/Linux System Administrator will have
responsibility for multiple tasks relevant to the maintenance of HPCCs,
network connectivity, and software functionality including:

*	Integration of new hardware (compute nodes, NAS & DAS)
*	System setup and software installation and upgrades
*	Troubleshooting hardware and software problems
*	Retrieval, management, and backup of large raster data sets
*	Setup and orientation for new users 
*	Overseeing software licensing and hardware maintenance contracts

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 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.

Required Skills:  

*	Expertise in UNIX/LINUX environments (Solaris, Redhat), with a solid
understanding of multi-user operating systems, network security,
inter-process communication and RAID storage.
*	Experience with structured file systems, file naming conventions and
backup protocols.
*	Experience with the use of performance analysis to tune systems and
monitor network performance in a distributed computing environment.
*	Familiarity with web data servers, compiling and installing open
source libraries and computing packages, and the use of perl/python and
shell scripting to automate compute tasks.
*	Ability to work in a demanding multi-tasking environment with a
minimum of supervision, occasionally outside of regular office hours.

Application deadline:  December 22, 2008 or until position filled.   

Start: Immediately.   

Salary Range: $50,000 to $60,000 with benefits.

**** Application Instructions: To apply, send cover letter referencing Job #
ITME01, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to
<mailto:jobopenings at whrc.org> jobopenings at whrc.org 

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