West Virginia University · 1 month ago
(Hybrid) Systems Administrator - Department of Physics and Astronomy
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expWest Virginia University is seeking a Systems Administrator for the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The role involves maintaining and innovating cyber-infrastructure, developing web-accessible data storage, and training students on software best practices.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and develop software systems to adapt to the changing scientific needs of the collaboration
Maintain enterprise-grade, rack-mounted computational hardware for data processing and storage
Respond to user requests and issues on the managed systems and with our software stack
Monitor, identify, and correct software and hardware defects
Problem-solve and think laterally as part of a team, or individually, to meet the needs of the project
Manage user accounts on various computational platforms (IE: Active Directory and Google Workspace)
Ensure that all cyber-infrastructure adheres to university cyber-security protocols
Provide quality assessment support for regulatory, contract, policy and/or program activities and matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a computer related field required
A minimum of four (4) years of professional computing experience
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
Maintaining and administering Linux-based servers
A knowledge of software containers, including Docker
A working knowledge of the Python programming language
A working knowledge of automation of software operations
Familiarity with NAS Software and enterprise-grade JBoDs (IE: LustreFS, ZFS, etc)
Advanced skill in the design/development of new software and git-powered version control
Skilled at analyzing needs and product requirements to fulfill the cyber-infrastructure requirements of the collaboration
Skilled in determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
Skilled at generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work with a diverse work group
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
Advanced knowledge of consumer electronics, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations)
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
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West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
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