COSMIC Systems Administrator II
COSMIC Systems Administrator II
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Job Description
Job Description Summary:
UCAR is excited to announce the job opening for the role of COSMIC Systems Administrator II. This position will support the COSMIC Program through the administration of Linux-based systems primarily Red Hat running on local server cluster hardware and will be responsible for the specification installation maintenance and security of servers storage and desktop systems as well as ensuring compliance with U.S. government and sponsor computer security standards. The COSMIC Systems Administrator II assists users with networking and system configuration issuesprimarily on Linux with occasional support for macOS and Windowsand maintaining high-availability systems for the COSMIC-2 mission. Lastly this role includes preparing security documentation for government review and participating in a rotating schedule that includes daily and periodic weekend operational support.The COSMIC Program provides innovative and cost-effective remote sensing observations data products and data utilization support focusing primarily on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) to benefit scientific research research to operations and education and training in the atmospheric and related sciences.
Position Details:
Visa Sponsored Job:
NoRelocation Assistance Eligible:
NoJob Location:
Boulder ColoradoPosition Type & Term:
Full time Term - 6 months or more (Fixed Term)Compensation Range:
$81690 - $102115
*Final salary and rates are based on education experience and skills relevant to the role.*
Application Notes
Application Deadline: This position will be posted until 11:59:59 pm MT on Friday July 18. Applications will not be accepted past this date.
Required application materials (preferably in PDF Format):
Resume
Questionnaire - (to be completed when submitting your application) In lieu of a traditional cover letter the hiring team wants to learn more about your skills/experiences regarding very specific questions related to the critical skills needed to be successful in this position. Your responses to these questions will be read and weighed equally to your resume so please ensure youre providing detailed yet informative responses based on your previous work experiences. That being said we encourage you to keep responses to 1 - 3 paragraphs.
This role involves significant responsibilities in both Linux systems administration (primarily Red Hat) and U.S. Government security compliance. Describe a specific project or experience where you had to configure secure and maintain a Linux-based system ensuring it met stringent security requirements.
Automation and efficient system management are critical for this position. Using concrete personal examples discuss your experience with configuration management and orchestration tools (e.g. Ansible Satellite Git) and your proficiency in BASH/Shell scripting.
Background checks are conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
Work Location Expectations: This position is open to candidates seeking in-person and/or hybrid (combination of 3 days in-person and 2 days of remote) opportunities.
Position Type & Term: This is a full-time 2 year term position with the possibility of extension.
What You Will Do
Here is a summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Systems Engineering & Administration
Define system architecture and contribute to the development of standards and guides for engineering activities in partnership with the senior system administrator and CDAAC Manager.
Develop technical specifications obtain vendor quotes and coordinate procurement of systems with administrative staff.
Install test and maintain Linux-based systems (primarily Red Hat) ensuring requirements are met in collaboration with software engineering and scientific teams.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues across servers storage systems and desktop environments.
Administer large data storage appliances and distributed computing environments in support of science projects.
Write and maintain scripts (primarily BASH/Shell) to automate tasks and simplify administration.
Use tools such as Ansible Satellite and Git for configuration management monitoring and system notifications.
Thoroughly document system configurations procedures inventories and administrative processes.
Security & Compliance
Implement and maintain operational systems that meet U.S. Government security requirements including for the COSMIC-2 mission.
Manage network security infrastructure including firewalls and monitoring tools.
Maintain all servers and workstations at required patch levels and ensure overall system hardening.
Formulate and implement secure automation strategies involving interactions across multiple systems.
Prepare and maintain documentation required for government security audits and compliance reviews.
Represent COSMIC in UCAR-wide IT committees and ensure alignment with institutional IT and security policies.
Collaboration & Operational Support
Collaborate with internal teams and peers in other divisions to support cross-program IT needs and improve communication around systems and policies.
Support CDAAC operational monitoring through rotating daily and weekend shifts including monitoring of satellite and data processing performance.
Assist users with hardware and software issues related to networking printing file sharing email and web services (with less emphasis on direct end-user support).
Coordinate with UCARs NETS team to ensure proper network connectivity for user workstations and servers.
Maintain accurate equipment records and physical inventory in coordination with the Division Property Administrator including oversight of software licensing.
Who Wed Love To Join Our Team
Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in computer-related field;
4-8 years of progressive relevant experience;
Or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired but not required:
Knowledge of U.S. Government computer security standards and related certifications.
Experience with system monitoring tools such as Grafana and configuration management tools such as Ansible.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Systems Administration & Infrastructure
Proficiency in Linux/Unix systems administration with specific experience in Red Hat environments.
Knowledge of multi-user operating systems and components such as mail printer services file systems and security.
Experience managing and maintaining complex clustered and redundant server environments including RAID and file servers.
Familiarity with local server clusters network switch management and hardware/software integration in data center environments.
Understanding of system and network performance tuning and troubleshooting for heterogeneous networks.
Security & Configuration Management
Demonstrated knowledge of computer and network security principles and practices.
Experience with configuration management and orchestration tools (e.g. Ansible Satellite Git).
Skill in installing configuring maintaining and securing networked systems from multiple vendors.
Scripting Automation & Problem Solving
Complete understanding of BASH/Shell scripting for task automation and system integration.
Ability to develop solutions for a wide range of complex system problems with minimal supervision.
Basic mathematical literacy at the college level for analyzing performance metrics and scripting logic.
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Desired but not required:
Knowledge of Python scripting/programming.
Benefits Overview
UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical dental vision retirement and life insurance UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional and personal development. These include:
Tuition Assistance time off allowance to attend classes and other professional development opportunities
UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one
Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)
10 paid holidays
10 days of sick leave each year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary
EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost
Commitment to Job Application Fairness
Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.
Some Final Considerations
At UCARNCARUCP you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change air pollution extreme weather floods drought wildfires and space weather all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us from scientists to the professionals who support their work serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system from the ocean floor to the Suns core.
Flexible Work
At UCAR we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site hybrid (three days per week) and/or flexible work hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race age creed color religion national origin or ancestry sex gender disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression or your intersection of identities you are welcome at UCAR.
Export Control
All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.
Visa Wait Times
Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.
Work Location
UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S. excluding U.S. Territories.
AI Software
ChatGPT and similar AI software are powerful tools that are changing theway society receives processes and leverages information promptly. While we acknowledge its benefits and do not restrict leveraging it with job applications we highly encourage a majority of the applicant material to be original work.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
