Assistant Systems Administrator
Company: The University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S09699P
Working Title
Assistant Systems Administrator
Department
VPR-Complex Carbohyd Rsch Ctr
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated
as Georgias oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified
institution of higher education ( ). The proof is in our more than
235 years of academic and professional achievements and our
continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked
among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
The Universitys main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65
miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta,
Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800
full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time
staff. The Universitys enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including
over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and
professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and
colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University
housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
8 am 5 pm Monday-Friday but hours could vary based on research.
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience.
Posting Date
01/10/2023
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date
03/01/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic
information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or
protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or
assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this
search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Position Information
Classification Title
IT Systems Support Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an
apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate.
Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of
education/experience in lieu of the required minimum
qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary
This position will provide support for research computing at the
CCRC, including compute clusters, websites providing research
services or supporting CCRC research, computers that interface
research equipment, and high-performance computing workstations and
terminals. This position will primarily support Linux-based
research computing facilities at the CCRC, but will provide basic
support for Windows or Macintosh systems as time permits. The
employee is expected to learn new skills and technologies as needed
to solve complex problems in a heterogeneous environment. Some
technologies to be used, in no particular order, are: GNU/Linux,
database management, web server configuration and management,
Proxmox, Docker, Wordpress, Django, Apache HTTP, Nginx, Slurm,
Docker Swarm, Docker Registry, BASH, Python, PHP, networking, VPN,
DNS, LDAP, NFS, DHCP, filesystem management (especially btrfs and
ext4), rsync, ipmi, cluster management, bright cluster manager,
PXE, GPUs for non-graphical computing, Git, Postfix, NAT, IPTables,
package management (apt, yum, dpkg, etc.), cron.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Proficiency administering multi-user Linux installations without a
graphical interface. Basic administration skills - for example,
user management and file sharing, for Windows and Macintosh. Basic
knowledge of the components of a modern computer, including the
ability to replace internal components such as video cards and hard
drives. Proficiency in BASH and familiarity with at least one other
scripting language (awk, perl, python, etc.). Experience with basic
networking, including the setup and maintenance of LANs and
firewall rules. Ability and willingness to quickly learn new
systems and protocols.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Sit or stand for long periods time,
work at a computer terminal for long periods of time.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
No
Is this a Position of Trust?
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial
resources?
No
Does this position require a P-Card?
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children
under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT
security, personnel records, patient records, or access to
chemicals and medications)
No
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with
financial responsibilities. For additional information about the
credit check criteria, visit the website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of software
residing on the research computers. Most computers will be running
Linux, but there will also be interactions with WIndows and
Macintosh. Specific tasks include installation and maintenance of:
operating systems; scientific and non-scientific software;
resource-monitoring software; configuration management software;
and software for interfacing with scientific instrumentation.
Percentage of time
40
Duties/Responsibilities
Configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of research
computing hardware including computational clusters, servers,
storage, networking, and specialized devices, e.g., failover
systems. Specific tasks include: installation and configuration of
hardware; troubleshooting malfunctioning systems; replacement of
failed components; and configuration and maintenance of
firmware.
Percentage of time
20
Duties/Responsibilities
Receiving and responding to help requests from users of the
research computing infrastructure. Specific tasks include:
maintenance and monitoring of a ticketing system for managing help
requests; instructing users on specialized procedures;
troubleshooting malfunctioning software; suggesting solutions to
research-related user needs.
Percentage of time
15
Duties/Responsibilities
Maintenance of detailed documentation regarding the research
computing infrastructure. Required documentation includes:
inventories of available hardware and software; configuration
details for hardware and software; details of specialized
procedures made available to users in the form of HOW-TOs,
Tutorials or FAQs.
Percentage of time
15
Duties/Responsibilities
Generation of detailed usage reports for critical systems,
especially online services and active computing clusters.
Maintenance of software used to generate data for the reports.
Percentage of time
10
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression,
please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name
Kristie Huff
Recruitment Contact Email
kghuff@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone
(706) 542-6256
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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