SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory · 13 hours ago
Linux System Administrator
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $157K/yr
8+ years expSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is searching for a dynamic Linux System Administrator to join their team. In this role, you will be instrumental in deploying, maintaining, and monitoring the scientific computing infrastructure that powers SLAC's data analysis and Machine Learning capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Support the physical deployment of data center-related technology
Perform system administration tasks across hundreds of Linux hosts
Develop, install, and deploy Ansible (configuration management) to maintain operating systems, utilities, and applications software on computing systems
Maintain a secure environment while allowing for open science to be effectively conducted by staying informed of and implementing security best practices
Help manage our 24x7 operations by responding to system issues and emergencies in a timely manner
Deploy and support core logging, monitoring, and alerting (notification) capabilities to track health, performance, and maintain system standards
Assist in network infrastructure configuration, troubleshooting, and support
Support Experimental Systems, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and optimal functionality. This includes troubleshooting, maintenance, and enhancements
Provide end-user support via our incident platforms and communication channels
Maintain comprehensive documentation for all administrative procedures, ensuring accuracy and accessibility
Serve as a primary liaison for all experimental groups, providing technical expertise, guidance, and leadership where needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, physics or related field and 8 years of relevant experience in information technology, systems administration, or high-performance computing; or a combination of education and experience
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with excellent organizational and communication skills
Experience with Linux system management, monitoring, and open-source software
Proficient in Bash and Python scripting
Ability to deploy and troubleshoot multiple hosts in a clustered environment
Familiarity with distributed compute and storage systems, high-performance computing systems, and networking
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify root causes of complex issues
Ability and willingness to learn and promote best practices
Preferred
System administration experience
Experience with Foreman with Ansible integration
Experience connecting services to LDAP databases
Experience configuring network switches
Using and developing monitoring UIs and dashboards with Grafana
Understanding security principles and best practices
Company
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is the U.S. Department of Energy's national lab at Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
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US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-09-27Grant
2023-08-16Grant
2023-01-20Grant
Leadership Team
Adile Safa
Office of the CFO
Bobbi Woody-Mistriel
Executive Assistant To Chief Information Officer
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