Senior Systems Administrator

Position Title: Senior Systems Administrator
Status: Full time
Reports to: Science and Engineering Operations Manager, HCRO
Location: Hat Creek Radio Observatory
Pay Rate: $71,000.00 To 115,000.00 Annually

Requisition ID: 1204

Note:  A cover letter is required, along with a resume (attachment) in addition, to completing the on-line application.  Applications  received without a cover letter will not be considered.

POSITION SUMMARY

The SETI Institute located in Mt. View, California, is currently seeking a Senior Systems Administrator. This position reports to the Science and Engineering Operations Manager at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory and will be tasked with supporting the IT infrastructure of the Observatory in Hat Creek, California. The incumbent will be responsible for the administration, maintenance and troubleshooting of all servers, network systems, VoIP, production database, and monitor and control software. The position ensures that all systems meet the Observatory standards for the IT infrastructure. The majority of the work will be performed on site at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Server asset (Physical & Virtual) management.

  • Direct role in data center, network infrastructure, and VoIP systems operation.
  • Work with scientists to diagnose and repair hardware and software problems in lab environments.
  • Document and communicate status, procedures, and plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.

  • 3 years of experience.
  • Unix Server experience required.
  • Proxmox Server experience required.
  • High Availability (HA) server setup experience required.
  • Network design and configuration experience required. 
  • Basic Ubuntu system administration and LDAP user account knowledge required.
  • Experience with Ansible, Nagios, RADIUS, Grafana, and MySQL desired.
  • Python, Java experience and software development skills for monitoring applications desired.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 Ability to lift 25 lbs.

  • Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Documentation writing skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift 25 lbs.
  • Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Documentation writing skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

 Salary and Benefits:

  The SETI Institute offers competitive benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

  • Diversity and Equity:
    The SETI Institute is an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and people with disabilities.

 

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