Junior Systems Administrator

Did you know that CERN's main central Computing Facilities are among the most important network hubs for research in Europe?

Description

Your main activities will consist of:
* Responding to alarms on production systems, most of them running Linux, in accordance with well-defined procedures.
* Helping in diagnosing undocumented alarms.
* Creating and maintaining documentation for the team.
* Contributing to the automation of the System Administration procedures.
* Organising hardware management in the CERN Computing Facilities.
* Participating in scripting tasks and maintenance activities in the CERN Computing Facilities.

Qualification required
* Higher technical diploma in the field of Computing, or equivalent.
*Please note that preference will be given to candidates with the above-mentioned qualifications: In principle consideration will not be given to applications from people with * higher qualifications.
* Experience and competencies

The experience required for this post is:
* Demonstrated experience of Linux or Windows system administration, including installation, log analysis, task automation and shell scripting.
* Practical experience with one or more of Apache, Python, SQL and Perl would be a strong asset.
* Some experience of Puppet, OpenStack or cloud computing would be an advantage.
* Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply

The technical competencies required for this post are:
* Programming/Software development: scripting (CGI, Perl, Shell, Python) and database queries.
* Problem management: usage of a ticketing system.
* System software administration: log extraction and investigation (SMART, IPMI), packages installation (rpm).

Eligibility and closing date :
* Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation.

* Founded in 1954 in Geneva, CERN - the European Organization for Nuclear Research is the world's most advanced fundamental research institute for particle physics. Over the last 50 years, it has become a prime example of international collaboration with currently 21 member states. 

Please note that we only accept applications from CERN Member State nationals.

Read more about Employment Conditions

Nr of positions available : 1

Research Fields

Technology - Computer technology

Career Stage

Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate) 

Research Profiles

First Stage Researcher (R1) 

Benefits

Swiss Franc5794 - Swiss Franc6584 per month

Comment/web site for additional job details

https://ert.cern.ch 


Requirements

Additional Requirements
Programming, System Administration, Shell Scripting, Python, Shell, Perl, CGI

Envisaged Job Starting Date

28/04/2015

Application Deadline

25/05/2015

Application website

http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=cmVjcnVpdG1lbnQuMzM