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IT Support Engineer for Science Operations SCJ 2765
2013-12-18 13:35:34| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An opportunity for an experienced support engineer to work for us onsite at ESAC. Objective To provide computer support to all science operations centres and science ground segments located at ESAC. Responsibilities Duties Specific service tasks include but are not limited to UNIX LINUX and SOLARIS, Macintosh and PC System management Installation, configuration, integration and setting up of new machines with appropriate operating systems and layered software Administration and operation management of computer systems Installation and configuration of new disks and other devices and new users accounts. User support mainly scientists and engineers Handle the mail aliases and mail distribution list Handlingcheckingmodifying all backups Definition, implementation and maintenance of computer operators procedures Issues of documentation and technical reports GRID related activities Installation, configuration, integration, operations, maintenance and upgrade of Grid Engine and EGI UMD GRID middleware infrastructure Support users to adapt their computing tasks to the GRID infrastructure Cloud related activities Installation, configuration, integration, operations, maintenance and upgrade of Eucalyptus Cloud middleware Knowledge of other Cloud middleware is an asset Contact with hardware and software suppliers Definition of hardwaresoftware needs and quotation requests for new purchases and maintenance contracts Locking hardware incidents calls and following the call history. Assisting technician when on site Others Installation and maintenance of storage SANNAS infrastructure Installation and maintenance of Virtual Machines Installation and maintenance of compute clusters Interface with external ESA corporate informatics infrastructure service providers Design of network setup requirements and follow up of implementation Request of new network connections Qualifications Experience MSc or equivalent in a relevant discipline Specific knowledge is required in the following areas GRID technology Grid Engine, EGI UMD Cloud computing Storage SANNAS technologies Solaris System management Linux RedHat system management Virtualization technologies Backup technologies PC Windows XP and Macintosh system management Scientific user computer support Network design and requirements Essential Skills Be well organized and show a good sense of initiative Excellent level of English both written and spoken Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is Monday 27th January Location of the position is Nr Madrid, Spain Benefits Competitive Package Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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