Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

Earth Research Institute

Summary of Job Details

The General Research Information Technology group (GRIT) runs a large, complex, multidisciplinary research department serving several Organized Research Units and campus researchers. In support of GRIT, the job Involves a hybrid of multiple computational / data / Cyberinfrastructure (CI) dominated fields such as, but not limited to: bioinformatics, geographical information science (GIS), data analytics, and earth sciences research. The primary responsibility is to facilitate research, with the use of computational and data science technology as the main tool to accomplish the research. Responsibilities include research, design, development, analysis, operation, and support of high performance computing (HPC) and data science research, software, tools and hardware resources. The incumbent develops data algorithms and performs computations, statistical analyses, interpretation and reporting of research. The job requires the application of skills as a seasoned, experienced IT research professional in diverse research application areas. Uses computational, computer science, data science, and CI software research and development principles, with relevant domain science knowledge where applicable, along with professional programming concepts for medium- sized projects or portions of larger projects. The incumbent: Develops and optimizes a variety of computational, data science, and CI research tools and components; Performs research on current and future HPC, data, and CI technologies, hardware and software projects; Works on algorithm development, optimization, programming, performance analysis and / or benchmarking assignments of moderate scope. In particular these tasks involve knowledge of either domain / computer science research requirements and / or CI design / implementation requirements.

In order to achieve the missions of the Department of Geography, the Earth Research Institute (ERI), the Marine Science Institute (MSI) and the Institute of Social and Behavioral Research (ISBER) all highly computational units in nature with 300-500 machines (Unix, Macs, Windows),and over 15 Pb of disk storage, serving over eighty research groups (as of 2022), this position requires that the incumbent utilize innovative and robust solutions on computational issues in order to effectively facilitate research, foster collaboration among research groups, and assist in the technical training of researchers and students. Under the direction of the Director of Computing for the General Research Information and Technology group (GRIT), and along with other Systems Administrators as appropriate, is responsible for GRIT computer and network facilities and resources Defines, designs, and implements software and hardware, system upgrades, computer and network security, maintenance and repairs, network expansion. Manages system accounting, and application software configuration. Responsible for network services critical to operations including: web services, remote access, license servers, virtual infrastructure, data storage and file sharing services. Responsible for defining, designing and implementing databases and websites relating to the groups supported by GRIT, and a multitude of associated groups and centers. Defines, designs and implements highly complex software and scripts to support systems management, log analysis and other system administration duties for multiple, highly integrated systems. Performs complex analysis to acquire, install, modify and support operating systems, databases, utilities and web-related tools. Selects methods and techniques to obtain solutions. Collaborates with research personnel to help define and design solutions to research problems through utilization of GRIT computing and network resources or designing solutions for their specific research team. Contingent upon availability, and on a recharge basis, assists with instrumentation, scientific workflow and resource management to assist researchers in deployment planning and analysis of data collected during equipment deployments. Responsible for writing and executing complex scripts; specifying, installing, and maintaining several software systems used for processing collected or generated data and assisting researchers in using same.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Seasoned systems administration experience

Strong experience with infrastructure and service design deployment

Experience with complex software and scripts

Demonstrated experience writing and editing complex scripts used to perform system maintenance and administration

Special Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Days/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm

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Application review begins 8/23/24

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Job #71621