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University of California, Santa Cruz · 1 month ago

Genomics Senior Systems Architect

Santa Cruz County, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$132K/yr - $156K/yr

The University of California, Santa Cruz is a unique public university known for its innovative approach to education and research. They are seeking a Genomics Senior Systems Architect to oversee the complex computing infrastructure of the Genomics Institute, including systems integration and security management.

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Responsibilities

Directs, analyzes, designs, and implements complex systems, services, and technology solutions

Directs, initiates, proposes, and implements system enhancements, including software and hardware configuration, updates, and installations of TOI projects or services

Maintains center servers on a regular and emergency basis

Assists users in tasks such as account creation, backups, and monitoring cluster use

Monitors systems for operation and capacity overload

Orders new equipment as specified by project requirements

Offers critical input on the selection of computing solutions

Independently manages operating systems for campus, system, or cross-institutional facilities

Assists facilities engineering by recommending selections for purchase or upgrade of new computer hardware, software, and services, and makes purchasing decisions

Performs complex and advanced analysis to acquire, install, modify, and support operating systems, databases, utilities, and web-related tools

Independently conducts complex systems software and systems support activities

Performs advanced analysis techniques

Designs and implements networked systems

Leads a team of systems and infrastructure professionals

Specifies, writes, and executes complex software and scripts that may involve systems or services of enterprise-level scope

Executes complex security controls to prevent unauthorized access to campus, system, and institutional networked resources

Specifies and designs network access controls

Makes recommendations and assists management with the implications of implementing campus, university, system, and regulation-based security policies

Qualification

Linux RedHatLinux UbuntuClustered file systemsUNIX/Linux scriptingApache web serversMySQL/MariaDBCloud computingNetwork securityConfiguration management toolsTechnical documentationProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

In-depth knowledge of Linux, specifically RedHat and clones (RHEL, Rocky, Alma) and Ubuntu/Debian variants

Extensive experience with clustered file systems capable of handling petabytes of data (e.g. GPFS, CEPH, glusterfs)

Extensive experience with UNIX/Linux scripting using shell scripts (bash or csh) or scripting languages (Perl or Python)

Experience configuring and maintaining Apache web servers and MySQL and MariaDB database servers

Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner

Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team

Demonstrated problem-solving skills

Ability to learn effectively and meet deadlines

Basic knowledge of how to apply technologies and systems to meet business needs

Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner

Understanding of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance

Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs

General knowledge of other areas of IT. Thorough understanding of and experience with systems-related issues and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance

Demonstrated skills associated with adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users and dependent / related functions

Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and abilities associated with system problem identification and resolution. Experience with design, configuration, operation, repair, and tuning of technology systems

Advanced experience writing and editing the most complex scripts used to perform system maintenance and administration

Demonstrated ability to regularly interact effectively with senior management

Demonstrated ability to identify complex problems and related information to develop and evaluate options and Implement solutions

Experience with determining how systems and technology should operate most efficiently and how changes to technology systems will affect outcomes, operations, and business objectives

Expert knowledge of computer security best practices and policies contribute to campus-wide medical center or Office of the President and or institution-wide policy efforts

Preferred

Experience configuring and managing configuration management tools such as Puppet or Chef

Experience configuring and managing broad/complex Layer 2 networks, including Cisco IOS and similar

Experience setting up, monitoring, and troubleshooting UCSC Genome Browser and BLAT servers

Experience designing, installing, monitoring and troubleshooting large computational clusters

Experience with cloud computing vendors (eg. Amazon, Google, Microsoft)

Advanced knowledge of database management, including development and production environments, staging new version releases, worldwide distribution, and data replication for disaster recovery and minimal downtime

Experience working with different levels of securing data, including setting up firewalls, encryption, and access rules and procedures