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Linux System Administration Engineer
2015-01-28 17:07:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services to spacecraft operators and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving other ESA sites, the German Space Operations Centre and the German Galileo Control Centre. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt, Germany we are looking for a Linux System Administration Engineer at EUMETSAT. Tasks As a member of the Computer and Storage Management team, the key person shall provide support to Ground Segment Commissioning and Routine Operations. The duties range from the support to the operation of the Linuxbased ground segment facilities, to the analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance of distributed hardware and system Software platforms. This includes the settingup and implementation of maintenance policies and procedures, the support to the procurement of hardware and software, and the coordination with external providers of maintenance services. The key person shall perform the following tasks installation and configuration of operating system and other software, tuning of operating systems parameters to optimize performance analysis, planning and performance of HW and SW upgrades or reconfigurations, taking care of compatibility issues between subsystems monitoring of the system performance, investigation into HW and system SW problems and performance ofthe relevant corrective actions ensuring that in case of HW or system SW failures the operational configuration can be restored, including the definition, maintenance, performance of backup procedures liaison with the external providers of HW and system SW maintenance for the request and follow up of maintenance interventions administration of user accounts support to SW development and maintenance in relation to the utilization of system resources implementation and maintenance of scripts andor procedures where applicable for the automated andor controlled execution of the above activities, generation or update of technical documentation in relation to system upgrades provision of standbyoncall support provision of support, as required, to critical operations. As an essential part of the tasks above, the key person is expected to generate and maintain documentation. This may comprise writing and reviewing requirement and design specifications, change proposals, preparing documents supporting procurements, reviewing data packages belonging to technical inspections and reviews, writing and reviewing IT architecture and design, writing design evaluation reports, writingreviewing reports, test reports and overall status reports Essential requirements In addition to having a university degree or equivalent, the key person shall have at least 5 years experience of assessing and administrating computer systems and be very experienced in IT system design. The experience shall have been made in an operational or production environment, driven by high availability requirements. Proven knowledge and handson experience with the following is mandatory at least 5 years experience in the administration and troubleshooting of distributed systems, expert knowledge and a significant work experience ofLinux operating systems Redhat and SLES, good experience in VMW are virtualization good IT system design skills good understanding of incident and problem management technical documentation skills experience in an operational or production environment, characterized by custom applications in addition to standard software, running both on the client and server side, and by high availability requirements. The key person shall be familiar, to the extent required by the performance of the above tasks, with as many as possible of the following skills and system software environments TCPIIP intemetworking and the related network protocols and applications, e.g. NIS, NFS, DNS, SNMP, FTP high availability software like Sun Cluster, Veritas Cluster or any other Desirable requirements Experience in the installation, administration and troubleshooting on some of the following shall be considered as an advantage Dell I HP computers running Linux Solaris and MS Windows System Administration RAID arrays EMC SAN Fabrics Brocade Backup and recovery systems It is also an advantage if the key person can carry out basic hardware support like installing interface cards or physically setting up networks. Other Information Start date is forseen to be May 2015 Fluency in English is mandatory. Candidates must be an EU Citizen or have valid working permit to work in Germany. To ensure you application reaches us please apply online at httpwww.scisys.despacejobs
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Linux System Administration Engineer
2015-01-28 13:06:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Telespazio VEGA Deutschland has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, EUMETSAT and CNES. This is an opportunity for a motivated and experienced engineer to work for our EUMETSAT customer within a new and interesting space mission. Sentinel3 is a Low Earth Orbiting mission in the context of the Copernicus Services set up by the European Commission. The first satellite, Sentinel3A, is expected to launch mid2015 with the second satellite Sentinel3B operating in tandem and due for launch 18 months later. EUMETSATs monitors and controls Sentinel 3 satellites and generates near realtime and offline products to support the marine user community. Telespazio VEGA offers a permanent position based in EUMETSAT, Darmstadt, Germany with an expected starting date in May 2015. Application closing deadline is February 25th 2015. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES As a member of the Computer and Storage Management team, the Engineer shall provide support to Ground Segment Commissioning and Routine Operations. The duties range from the support to the operation of the Linuxbased ground segment facilities, to the analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance of distributed hardware and system software platforms. This includes the settingup and implementation of maintenance policies and procedures, the support to the procurement of hardware and software, and the coordination with external providers of maintenance services. The Engineer shall perform the following tasks installation and configuration of operating system and other software, tuning of operating systems parameters to optimize performance analysis, planning and performance of HW and SW upgrades or reconfigurations, taking care of compatibility issues between subsystems monitoring of the system performance, investigation into HW and system SW problems and performance of the relevant corrective actions ensuring that in case of HW or system SW failures the operational configuration can be restored, including the definition, maintenance, performance of backup procedures liaison with the external providers of HW and system SW maintenance for the request and follow up of maintenance interventions administration of user accounts support to SW development and maintenance in relation to the utilization of system resources implementation and maintenance of scripts andor procedures where applicable for the automated andor controlled execution of the above activities, generation or update of technical documentation in relation to system upgrades provision of standbyoncall support provision of support, as required, to critical operations. As an essential part of the tasks above, the Engineer is expected to generate and maintain documentation. This may comprise writing and reviewing requirement and design specifications, change proposals, preparing documents supporting procurements, reviewing data packages belonging to technical inspections and reviews, writing and reviewing IT architecture and design, writing design evaluation reports, writingreviewing reports, test reports and overall status reports. In the performance of the activities the key person shall apply the relevant change control and maintenance procedures. The tasks assigned to the Engineer will be agreed through dedicated workpackages with clear identification of activities and outputs expected. In the performance of these tasks, the key person shall apply the EUMETSA T configuration and change control procedures as well as the relevant system engineering standards, quality management procedures and maintenance procedures. QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE University degree in relevant discipline at least 5 years experience of assessing and administrating computer systems and be very experienced in IT system design. The experience shall have been made in an operational or production environment, driven by high availability requirements. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Proven knowledge and handson experience with the following is mandatory at least 5 years experience in the administration and troubleshooting of distributed systems expert knowledge and a significant work experience ofLinux operating systems Redhat and SLES good experience in VMW are virtualization good IT system design skills good understanding of incident and problem management technical documentation skills experience in an operational or production environment, characterized by custom applications in addition to standard software, running both on the client and server side, and by high availability requirements. The Engineer shall be familiar, to the extent required by the performance of the above tasks, with as many as possible of the following skills and system software environments TCPIIP intemetworking and the related network protocols and applications, e.g. NIS, NFS, DNS, SNMP, FTP high availability software like Sun Cluster, Veritas Cluster or any other DESIRABLE SKILLS Experience in the installation, administration and troubleshooting on some of the following shall be considered as an advantage Dell I HP computers running Linux Solaris and MS Windows System, Administration RAID arrays EMC SAN Fabrics Brocade Backup and recovery systems It is an additional advantage if the key person can carry out basic hardware support like installing interface cards or physically setting up networks. ROLE COMPETENCY Teamwork Integrity Share expertise and experience with other team members provide crosstraining and support. Accept criticism positively and be willing to adapt and change habitual methods of working. Planning and Organisation Prepare in advance and in detail critical activities, to be shared for review and approval prior to the actual execution of the work. Coordinate and communicate activities with key stakeholders users, suppliers, QA, CM Problem Solving Innovation Take ownership of problems through to effective resolution. Develop initiatives to resolve underlying issues that go beyond the immediate problem. Communication Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills and be confident to deal with a wide variety of people and to influence at all levels. Have excellent presentation and training skills with the ability to deliver a message such that it generates learning and understanding. Customer Focus Orientation Value our customers, anticipate and understand their needs and request feedback, strive to achieve excellence and to improve customer satisfaction. Recognise and act expeditiously on opportunities to improve service, liaising with relevant internal teams to ensure tasks are acted upon. BENEFITS Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities and Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. APPLICATION You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your detailed application preferably online with your availability and current salary status.
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Linux System Administration Engineer Sentinel3 MW
2015-01-27 17:06:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With 1.700 employees worldwide, the CS Group is a leading IT company in France and in Germany, and a prime contractor in designing, integrating and operating mission critical systems. It has now been over 30 years that comprehensive CS solutions for space systems and applications, both on the ground and in space, have been part and parcel of this odyssey. Our German activities grow at fast pace and to face our costumers high level expectations and needs, we are looking for talented profiles having relevant experience in Space systems and applications. This is an opportunity for a motivated and experienced engineer to work for our EUMETSAT customer within a new and interesting space mission. Sentinel3 is a Low Earth Orbiting mission in the context of the Copernicus Services set up by the European Commission. The first satellite, Sentinel3A, is expected to launch mid2015 with the second satellite Sentinel3B operating in tandem and due for launch 18 months later. EUMETSATs monitors and controls Sentinel 3 satellites and generates near realtime and offline products to support the marine user community. PROFILE In addition to having a university degree or equivalent, the key person shall have at least 5 years experience of assessing and administrating computer systems and be very experienced in IT system design. The experience shall have been made in an operational or production environment, driven by high availability requirements. Proven knowledge and handson experience with the following is mandatory at least 5 years experience in the administration and troubleshooting of distributed systems, expert knowledge and a significant work experience of Linux operating systems Redhat and SLES, good experience in VMW are virtualization good IT system design skills good understanding of incident and problem management technical documentation skills experience in an operational or production environment, characterized by custom applications in addition to standard software, running both on the client and server side, and by high availability requirements. The key person shall be familiar, to the extent required by the performance of the above tasks, with as many as possible of the following skills and system software environments TCPIIP intemetworking and the related network protocols and applications, e.g. NIS, NFS, DNS, SNMP, FTP high availability software like Sun Cluster, Veritas Cluster or any other Experience in the installation, administration and troubleshooting on some of the following shall be considered as an advantage Dell I HP computers running Linux Solaris and MS Windows System Administration RAID arrays EMC SAN Fabrics Brocade Backup and recovery systems It is also an advantage if the key person can carry out basic hardware support like installing interface cards or physically setting up networks. The variety of the tasks and the scope of the systems to be supported require a high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills together with the ability to effectively cooperate within the team and with internal customers. The key person shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work with a minimum of supervision. TASKS EXPERIENCE As a member of the Computer and Storage Management team, the key person shall provide support to Ground Segment Commissioning and Routine Operations. The duties range from the support to the operation of the Linuxbased ground segment facilities, to the analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance of distributed hardware and system software platforms. This includes the settingup and implementation of maintenance policies and procedures, the support to the procurement of hardware and software, and the coordination with external providers of maintenance services. The key person shall perform the following tasks installation and configuration of operating system and other software, tuning of operating systems parameters to optimize performance analysis, planning and performance of HW and SW upgrades or reconfigurations, taking care of compatibility issues between subsystems monitoring of the system performance, investigation into HW and system SW problems and performance ofthe relevant corrective actions ensuring that in case of HW or system SW failures the operational configuration can be restored, including the definition, maintenance, performance of backup procedures liaison with the external providers of HW and system SW maintenance for the request and follow up of maintenance interventions administration of user accounts support to SW development and maintenance in relation to the utilization of system resources implementation and maintenance of scripts andor procedures where applicable for the automated andor controlled execution of the above activities, generation or update of technical documentation in relation to system upgrades provision of standbyoncall support provision of support, as required, to critical operations. As an essential part of the tasks above, the key person is expected to generate and maintain documentation. This may comprise writing and reviewing requirement and design specifications, change proposals, preparing documents supporting procurements, reviewing data packages belonging to technical inspections and reviews, writing and reviewing IT architecture and design, writing design evaluation reports, writingreviewing reports, test reports and overall status reports In the performance of the activities the key person shall apply the relevant change control and maintenance procedures. How to apply Please consider the following points before applying Please submit your complete application documents in English. An attached cover letter should mention your availability and salary expectations. Interested applicants should submit their CV to marina.ludwigcssystems.de with CC to francoisxavier.laffontcs.fr with the job title. Due to new work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Closing date 23. February 2015 Start May 2015
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Obama Administration recommends designating most of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as Wilderness
2015-01-26 12:55:30| Green Car Congress
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Administration takes steps forward on climate action plan.
2015-01-20 14:30:47| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Obama Administration is announcing new goal to cut methane emissions from oil and gas sector by 40–45% from 2012 levels by 2025, and a set of actions to put U.S. on path to achieve this ambitious goal. EPA will initiate a rulemaking effort to set standards for methane and VOC emissions from new and modified oil and gas production sources, and natural gas processing and transmission sources. In developing these standards, EPA will work with industry, states, tribes, and other stakeholders.
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