Systems Administrator 2 – 126445

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The Center for Research in Biological Systems, at the University of California San Diego, is an organized research unit (ORU) that exists to provide human resources, high technology equipment, and administrative services to scientists researching cell structure and function relationships in central nervous system processes, cardiovascular networking, and muscular contraction through multiple scales and modalities. CRBS scientists investigate these processes through invention, refinement, and deployment of sophisticated technologies.

CRBS facilitates an interdisciplinary infrastructure in which people from biology, medicine, chemistry, and physics can work with those from computer science and information technologies in collaborative research. Researchers share interests in the study of complex biological systems at many scales, from the structures of enzymes, proteins, and the body’s chemical communications network at atomic and molecular levels, to an organism’s physiology, strength, and support at cellular and tissue levels.

Applies professional concepts and department and campus, medical center or Office of the President policies and procedures to resolve systems problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Performs routine work, with detailed instructions provided on new project and / or more complex assignments and initiatives. Within defined procedures and practices, determines appropriate action.

Under close supervision, this employee helps provide systems and network support for local and remote research facilities connected via high-performance public and private networks. These activities support ongoing projects for the Center for Research in Biological systems, including the National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research (NCMIR) and project activities affiliated with Calit2 and the San Diego Supercomputer Center. Day to day responsibilities include assisting with the administration of local NCMIR resources and distributed resources (systems and desktop) within the CRBS facilities spanning the SOM, Calit2, SDSC, and networked resources of the National Research Platform (NRP). The Systems/Network Admin helps provide and maintain a robust, high-throughput, scalable and secure environment to facilitate the biomedical research goals of the scientist-users and support personnel associated with CRBS. The employee will participate in analyses of resource utilization and trends, and use this information to assist in implementing the long-term goals of these organizations. Specific activities include:

• Monitor computer systems resource utilization and network performance to help provide the most efficient IT infrastructure possible, under the supervision of the Systems Administration Manager
• Patch and update systems and application software as appropriate
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems on multiple versions of the Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris operating systems.
• Install and customize new UNIX (Linux, Solaris) systems from vendor and/or pre-configured distributions according to local policy and procedures
• Install and appropriately configure packaged, open-source and experimental software with minimal supervision
• Perform and verify the integrity of routine system backups
• Monitor network traffic to detect security threats from internal and external sources
• Participate in communications and dissemination activities (e.g., demos, conferences) as required
• Enforce security policies as established within CRBS
• Support both user systems and research and development environments, enforcing policies appropriate for each scenario.
• Perform required maintenance and critical updates on daily basis.
• Provide R&D engineers with systems advise as needed (strategy, performance, etc.).

• Four (4) years of relevant experience / training or a Bachelor’s degree in related area.

• Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner.

• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

• Basic knowledge of how to apply technologies and systems to meet business needs.

• Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner.

• Understanding of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance.

• Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs.

• General knowledge of other areas of IT.

• Demonstrated understanding of how system management actions affect users and dependent / related functions.

• Demonstrated experience writing and editing scripts of moderate complexity used to perform system maintenance and administration.

• Demonstrated knowledge of computer security best practices and policies.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and proficient experience with Linux/UNIX, Structured Query Language, scripting capabilities, demonstrated internal manipulations of database or operating system, Grid Computation and computer security issues.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and proficient experience with computer internal architecture and design, especially disk storage systems and data communications

• Demonstrated knowledge of and proficient experience with operating systems and database administration, maintenance and upgrade procedures and techniques.

• In-depth knowledge of and proficient experience with relevant operating system commands, database conventions (storage profiles, data-types, etc) and tools, communication protocols, and system utilities.

• Demonstrated knowledge of software integration needs and processes. Experience with independently analyzing needs requirements, and then developing, and implementing systems for applications that addresses needs requirements.

• Demonstrated knowledge of HPC containerization methods and tools, such as Docker and Singularity and the context for their use.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing enterprise systems administrative methods, including configuration management and automated deployment (e.g., Puppet).

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $53,600 – $111,600 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $25.67 – $53.45

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