[SEMCO] Position open: Woods Hole Research Center

[Allison B. White]

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UNIX/Linux System Administrator

SUMMARY: 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.

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, maintenance, and upgrades
*	Troubleshooting hardware and software problems
*	Retrieval, management, and backup of large raster data sets
*	Setup and orientation for new users 
*	Overseeing hardware maintenance contracts

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Education 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 python and shell
scripting to automate compute tasks.
*	Ability to work in a demanding multi-tasking environment with
minimum supervision
*	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.

 

Application deadline:  February 28, 2010.                    Start date:
March 2010.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience; full benefits.  **** Application
Instructions: To apply, send cover letter referencing Unix/Linux
Administrator, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three
references to  <mailto:jobopenings at whrc.org> jobopenings at whrc.org 

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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.
                                                                    Equal
Opportunity Employer.

 

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