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UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is Hiring a Systems Administrator II Near Boulder, CO
Job Description Summary:
This position serves as a mid-level systems administrator for NSF NCAR Research IT (NRIT) performing up to high-level systems management in a heterogeneous environment consisting of Linux/Mac/Windows systems. This involves planning and installing new components and services, as well as engagement with operations, configuration management, maintenance, upgrades, system security and performance tuning. Primary responsibilities revolve around Linux configurations and management. The successful candidate is part of a team of administrative and IT professionals in a supportive environment that prioritizes teamwork, psychological safety, creativity, and staff development.
Position Details: Visa Sponsored Job:No
Relocation Assistance Eligible:No
Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
Position Type & Term:Full time, Regular
Compensation Range:Hiring Range: $79,698 - 99624
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be
performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.
What You Will DoHere is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.
Education and Experience:
Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!
Commitment to Job Application FairnessApplicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.
Some Final ConsiderationsAt UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun’s core.Flexible WorkAt UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.Equal Opportunity EmployerUCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.Export ControlAll positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems. Visa Wait TimesPlease consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.
This position serves as a mid-level systems administrator for NSF NCAR Research IT (NRIT) performing up to high-level systems management in a heterogeneous environment consisting of Linux/Mac/Windows systems. This involves planning and installing new components and services, as well as engagement with operations, configuration management, maintenance, upgrades, system security and performance tuning. Primary responsibilities revolve around Linux configurations and management. The successful candidate is part of a team of administrative and IT professionals in a supportive environment that prioritizes teamwork, psychological safety, creativity, and staff development.
Position Details: Visa Sponsored Job:No
Relocation Assistance Eligible:No
Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
Position Type & Term:Full time, Regular
Compensation Range:Hiring Range: $79,698 - 99624
- Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.*
- This is a hybrid position with 2-3 weekly in-office days.
- This position will be posted until the end of August 6, 2024.
- (Please Attach) Resume.
- (This is Included Within the Application) Questionnaire.
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be
performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.
What You Will DoHere is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.
- Works as a team member responsible for the management and operation of NRIT services and systems with an emphasis on Linux systems.
- Participates in the development and oversight of resources involving complex system design, also helping to formulate broader requirements for scripts involving complex interactions between multiple operating systems.
- Receives and helps to set direction regarding appropriate system maintenance procedures, including support of code, documentation and services.
- Consults with peers and may set direction in areas to investigate for future development and relays such information to coordinated teams or senior management before implementation.
- Researches, plans, and installs new components, and services and engages in upgrades, system security, and performance tuning.
- Maintains secure software installations, configuration, and documentation.
- Supports services and infrastructure for distributed computing and data management.
- Monitors hardware and software problems via automated problem tracking systems, and delegates troubleshooting tasks as appropriate.
- Actively participates in AGILE principles for project management utilizing Atlassian Jira or other project management software.
- Manages daily workflow, consults with peers, and updates information through the use of a common help desk. Resolves problems and requests in minimum time in an efficient and effective manner
- Mentors, other systems administrators, and members of the NRIT team to promote a learning environment. Participates in organizational-wide committees and may lead committees to help determine policies.
- Creates and maintains online documentation of deployed service and platform environments, for distributing information to the service owners and other systems administrators.
- Receives supervision, guidance, and review of project objectives including critical issues and alternative solutions. Consults with supervision and/or management concerning unusual problems and developments.
- Takes leadership roles in defining computing direction, solving problems, and developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
- Prioritizes multiple tasks and consults with supervisors or more senior system administrators concerning unusual problems and developments.
- Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organizational objectives.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in computer-related field.
- Progressive relevant experience, which is typically gained by four to eight years of experience;
- -OR- equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced knowledge in installation, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems and networks in heterogeneous environments. Specifically, Red Hat Linux, Debian, and their derivatives such as Alma and Ubuntu.
- Ability to adapt, integrate, and install externally developed software.
- Advanced knowledge and support for complex enterprise-class services such as DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and SMTP.
- Knowledge and skill in evaluation, specification, purchase, installation, configuration management, security administration, disposal, maintenance, performance management, and troubleshooting computer systems and services.
- Ability to explain advanced concepts with high technical complexity to others of various technical backgrounds. Concepts include general security controls as well as risks and impacts of decisions.
- Demonstrated skill with at least two scripting or programming languages, e.g. Perl, Python, PHP, C, etc.
- Ability to work in a team environment effectively with members on different schedules.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to employ active listening to NRIT or program needs to craft solutions to technical problems at a high level of complexity.
- Customer and results-focused. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Ability to stay current on industry practices and leading technologies and/or include in duties section.
- Ability to occasionally work outside of normal working hours, and to travel occasionally for training.
- Familiarity with AWS deployment.
- Kubernetes administration.
- NetApp administration.
- Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities
- UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one
- Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)
- 10 paid holidays
- 10 days of sick leave each year
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary
- EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost
Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!
Commitment to Job Application FairnessApplicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.
Some Final ConsiderationsAt UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun’s core.Flexible WorkAt UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.Equal Opportunity EmployerUCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.Export ControlAll positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems. Visa Wait TimesPlease consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$95k-119k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/31/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/12/2024
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