Job Description

Summary
We are seeking a Systems Administrator to join Computing and Multimedia Technologies (CMT) at the Survey Research Center (SRC) of the Institute for Social Research (ISR). CMT provides an opportunity to work in a collaborative team with the mission of providing excellent customer service in support of social science research and data collection.

The Systems Administrator is responsible for developing and maintaining Linux-based servers and services for the organization. The person in this role will support end-users and develop secure systems that meet their data analysis needs.

Responsibilities*
Installing and maintaining software and services on Linux-based servers and workstations

Developing and maintaining secure configurations of Linux systems based on security compliance requirements

Operating and maintaining network and security services (DNS, DHCP, logging, network traffic analysis) dependent on Linux systems

Developing systems to support research computing and data analysis

Managing user accounts and providing end-user assistance with systems and software.

Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting problems on both physical hardware and virtual machines.

Supporting enterprise backup and recovery processes and procedures

Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications and experience is required

Five or more years of experience administering Linux-based systems, software, and services in an enterprise environment

Effective communication and technical documentation skills

Experience maintaining and troubleshooting systems on physical hardware

Experience applying computer and network security principles to managed Linux systems and network services

Experience creating and maintaining services or systems in a commercial cloud environment

Experience using automation/orchestration tools for software provisioning or configuration management

Desired Qualifications*
Experience supporting multi-user, high-performance computing with job scheduling

Experience using and/or maintaining statistical analysis software such as R, SAS, etc.

Experience configuring and operating Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines

Work Schedule
This position allows flexibility for a hybrid work environment but will require regularly scheduled on-site work to maintain on-premises equipment.