Computer Electronics Technician
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Job Description
Position Function:
Computer Electronics Technician will provide basic Linux user support and assist in writing user documentation. The position assists in maintaining and optimizing Linux-based systems and servers focusing on tasks like system setup updates and routine troubleshooting under the guidance of experienced administrators.
Salary Grade:12
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The High Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPC) an evolution of the MSU NSF Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Computational Field Simulation at Mississippi State University is a coalition of member institutes and centers that share a common core objective of advancing the state-of-the-art in computational science and engineering using high performance computing; a common approach to research that embraces a multi-disciplinary team-oriented concept; and a commitment to a full partnership between education research and service. The mission of the HPC is to serve the University State and Nation through excellence in computational science and engineering.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist with installation and configuration of Linux desktops and servers.
2. Assist in Linux desktop and server troubleshooting.
3. Provide basic assistance to HPC2 users on Linux and HPC-related tasks.
4. Promote and support adherence to security guidelines among users.
5. Assist users with basic software installation and compilation.
6. Troubleshoot desktop and server hardware issues under the guidance of experiences computing administrators.
7. Utilizes scripting languages to assist in task automation.
8. Collaborates with other HPC2 computing administrators as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Basic knowledge of the Linux operating system
Understanding of computing and networking fundamentals.
High School Diploma
Preferred Qualifications:
Practical experience with the Linux operating system.
Educational experience in the field of Computer Science Computer Engineering or closely related field or certifications.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of Linux command line for system administration tasks
Basic understanding of networking concepts
Familiarity with scripting languages like Bash
Ability to identify and solve problems
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely
Understanding of basic security principles
Familiarity with virtualization technologies or containers
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Position requires incumbent to occasionally stand walk handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly use hands lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds.
Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Very limited exposure to physical risk.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: online at
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39762 .
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
