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IT System Administrator SITU division
2021-05-27 14:12:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 911 We are currently looking for an IT System Administrator to join the ESA SCIS SITU Science IT Unit team based in European Space Agency premises in Madrid, Spain. The ESA SCIS SITU Science IT Unit team provides computer support to all science operations centres and science ground segments located at ESAC, either in development, operational and postoperational phase. The SITU team support ESA in system administration activities for those computer systems used for science operations and research activities. These computers are general servers or workstations mainly based on Linux. The environment also includes Disk Storage infrastructure, Virtual infrastructure as well as Grid and Cloud computing infrastructures, IT Monitoring, Backup technologies and recently dockers containers. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include 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 procedures. 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. 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. Installation and maintenance of storage SANNAS infrastructure. Installation and maintenance of Virtual Machines. Installation and maintenance of computer 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. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree or equivalent in computer science or related fields. At least 3 years of relevant experience in similar environment for science related or research activities or ideally in Space sector. Knowledge and experience in Scrum methodology as well as in IT Project Management. Positive experience in managing the contacts with HW SW suppliers. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Highly organized and detailoriented attitude. Capability to work autonomously and at the same time be able to work effectively as part of a team. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. The following skills and experience would be highly desirable Knowledge of other Cloud middleware. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 15062021. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.
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