Computer Systems Administrator (all levels)


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Diamond Light Source Ltd

Listed on

11th May 2017

Location

Oxfordshire

Salary/Rate

£32480 - £49268

Type

Permanent

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Diamond Light Source uses a range of computer systems for distributed control, data acquisition, data analysis and data storage. These are predominantly x86 based PCs, running the Linux operating system, with some Windows systems for special purpose applications. Hence Linux based servers and workstations are core to supporting the operation of the accelerators and photon beamlines. In addition, to support data acquisition and analysis, there are large central computation clusters and storage servers. The scientific computing infrastructure is provided and managed by a dedicated scientific computing systems administration team.

This position will join a dynamic and growing team to implement, develop and support the computing infrastructure and services.

Design and develop the computer systems;

Systems administration in compliance with Diamond processes;

Commission and diagnose faults in computer systems;

Develop automation tools for system administration tasks;

Provide operational support and analysis of installed computer systems and networks;

Collaborate with staff and colleagues, including engineers and scientists, at all stages of the development life cycle to, for example, develop requirements, track project progress, and verify operation of computer systems;

Contribute to the processes, associated software development and data management to support the design and operation of computer systems throughout Diamond;

Liaise with, and supervise, contractors and suppliers of turnkey computer systems and networks;

Provide technical expertise in computer systems and skills in system management of computer systems;

Maintain a current knowledge of the computer systems on other, comparable, science facilities;

Communicate details of computer systems developments within Diamond and to other projects;

Assistance in the preparation of tenders and service level agreements for external suppliers of required services;

Report on progress in all areas on a periodic basis.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education:

Educated to honours level in degree or equivalent other degree + relevant experience; or BTEC HNC/HND + relevant experience;

Relevant experience in the Computer systems administration in a Unix or Linux environment;

Completion of a recognised Unix Systems Administration certification (Linux Professional Institute certification, Certified Solaris Administrator or similar) is desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:

Experience of modern computer systems management techniques, design and implementation;

Knowledge of networking protocols such as DHCP, SNMP, DNS and NAT;

Experience of computer system and network security;

Experience of UNIX-like operating systems and their administration;

Experience of using Unix shell scripting to automate common tasks;

Experience of Windows operating systems and their administration is desirable;

Experience of scientific computing environments is desirable;

Experience of Python and/or Perl scripting is desirable;

Experience in the design and implementation of modern computer networks and the attached systems and services is desirable;

Experience of high performance computing, networking and storage technologies is desirable;

Experience of remote administration of complex networking architectures is desirable;

Project management experience is desirable.

Personal Skills and Qualities:

An enthusiasm for solving technical problems, evaluating alternative courses of action and innovating where necessary;

Self-motivation and a willingness to take responsibility;

An ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written;

An ability to work as part of a team;

Demonstrate an understanding of staff supervision;

Demonstrate an understanding of project planning and management;

Demonstrate ability to work effectively alone and without direct supervision.

Other Requirements:

The role holder may be required to work overtime at unsociable hours;

Available to travel in the UK and abroad, including occasional periods away from home;

Be prepared to undertake further training;

Ability to work in restricted or confined spaces.

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility. Located on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire a 20 minute drive south of Oxford in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Diamond Light Source conducts world-class research in virtually all fields of science and offers rewarding career opportunities covering both technical and scientific disciplines.

For further information and to apply, please click on the APPLY button, to visit our website.

Closing date: 18 June 2017.

We are committed to equality of opportunities for all and our employees come from many countries, cultures and backgrounds.

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