University of California - Santa Barbara
Systems Administrator
University of California - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
Payroll Title:
SYS ADM 3 TXJob Code:
004471Job Open Date:
8/8/24Application Review Begins:
08/23/2024Department Code:
ERTH (EARTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE)Percentage of Time:
100Union Code :
TX - Technical ProfessionalsEmployee Class:
Staff: CareerFLSA Status:
ExemptClassified Indicator Description:
PSSSalary Grade:
STEPSPay Rate/Range:
The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $85,400 - $100,000/yr. The full salary range for this position is $82,300 - $151,700/yr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.Work Location:
Ellison Hall 1707Working Days and Hours:
M-F, 8am - 5pmBenefits Eligibility:
Full BenefitsSpecial Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.Department Marketing Statement:The mission of the Earth Research Institute (ERI) is to support research and education in the sciences of our solid, fluid, and living Earth. ERI strives to build upon the existing research strength of our founding units while fostering new interdisciplinary collaborations examining how Earth processes affect mankind and how mankind perturbs the Earth.Brief Summary of Job Duties:The General Research Information Technology group (GRIT) runs a large, complex, multidisciplinary research department serving several Organized Research Units and campus researchers. In support of GRIT, the job involves a hybrid of multiple computational/data/Cyberinfrastructure (CI) dominated fields such as, but not limited to: bioinformatics, geographical information science (GIS), data analytics, and earth sciences research. The primary responsibility is to facilitate research, with the use of computational and data science technology as the main tool to accomplish the research. Responsibilities include research, design, development, analysis, operation, and support of high performance computing (HPC) and data science research, software, tools, and hardware resources.The incumbent develops data algorithms and performs computations, statistical analyses, interpretation, and reporting of research. The job requires the application of skills as a seasoned, experienced IT research professional in diverse research application areas. Uses computational, computer science, data science, and CI software research and development principles, with relevant domain science knowledge where applicable, along with professional programming concepts for medium-sized projects or portions of larger projects. The incumbent: Develops and optimizes a variety of computational, data science, and CI research tools and components; Performs research on current and future HPC, data, and CI technologies, hardware and software projects; Works on algorithm development, optimization, programming, performance analysis, and/or benchmarking assignments of moderate scope.In order to achieve the missions of the Department of Geography, the Earth Research Institute (ERI), the Marine Science Institute (MSI), and the Institute of Social and Behavioral Research (ISBER) all highly computational units in nature with 300-500 machines (Unix, Macs, Windows), and over 15 Pb of disk storage, serving over eighty research groups (as of 2022), this position requires that the incumbent utilize innovative and robust solutions on computational issues in order to effectively facilitate research, foster collaboration among research groups, and assist in the technical training of researchers and students. Under the direction of the Director of Computing for the General Research Information and Technology group (GRIT), and along with other Systems Administrators as appropriate, is responsible for GRIT computer and network facilities and resources. Defines, designs, and implements software and hardware, system upgrades, computer and network security, maintenance and repairs, network expansion. Manages system accounting, and application software configuration. Responsible for network services critical to operations including: web services, remote access, license servers, virtual infrastructure, data storage, and file sharing services. Responsible for defining, designing, and implementing databases and websites relating to the groups supported by GRIT, and a multitude of associated groups and centers. Defines, designs, and implements highly complex software and scripts to support systems management, log analysis, and other system administration duties for multiple, highly integrated systems. Performs complex analysis to acquire, install, modify, and support operating systems, databases, utilities, and web-related tools. Selects methods and techniques to obtain solutions. Collaborates with research personnel to help define and design solutions to research problems through utilization of GRIT computing and network resources or designing solutions for their specific research team. Contingent upon availability, and on a recharge basis, assists with instrumentation, scientific workflow, and resource management to assist researchers in deployment planning and analysis of data collected during equipment deployments. Responsible for writing and executing complex scripts; specifying, installing, and maintaining several software systems used for processing collected or generated data and assisting researchers in using the same.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/trainingSeasoned systems administration experienceStrong experience with infrastructure and service design deploymentExperience with complex software and scriptsDemonstrated experience writing and editing complex scripts used to perform system maintenance and administrationPreferred Qualifications:Experience working in research computingExperience with open-source virtualization, containers, and vast data storageSpecial Conditions of Employment:Satisfactory criminal history background checkUCSB is a Tobacco-Free environmentJob Functions and Percentages of Time:55% Systems ArchitectAlong with other Systems Administrators as appropriate, is responsible for the following: Defines, designs, implements, manages, and maintains several departmental and research databases utilizing various DBMSs (MySql, Sqlite, Postgres). With a high level of independence, takes lead on management of web technology (static, wiki, and drupal) services with currently over 150 live sites (as of 2022), license servers, wired and wireless networks at local and remote locations including lab spaces at Ellison, Girvetz, Phelps, Marine Science Institute and Webb Halls and the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (CCBER) housed at Harder Stadium, NRS, the Dangermond Preserve, and off-site backups. Defines, designs, and implements complex scripts to provide support and programming (e.g., C, C-shell, Bourne shell (and variants), perl, python, javascript, HTML, CSS, and PHP, as well as extensive knowledge of Unix and Windows operating systems and utilities) for the compute environment and its researchers including the recharge system and accounting, resource management, process automation, DNS for the ERI, GEOG, MSI, ISBER, BREN, CCBER, NRS, CHC, spot, spatial, sustainability, snow, oceancolor, biogeog, and other domains. Defines, designs, and implements, manages, and maintains web services for research project related websites (on a recharge basis) some requiring constant service of data per agency requirements.25% Infrastructure DeploymentWorks jointly with the IT Director, and other Systems Administrators as appropriate, in providing customer support, research, development, and maintenance of chosen operating systems and file systems, virtual environment servers and systems, server room optimization, organization, and management including multiple spaces at Ellison, North Hall Data Center, MSI, Girvetz, and CNSI with UPSes, KVMs, RAID arrays, and managed switches, and setup and maintenance of seminar rooms and common meeting spaces and instructional labs. With the IT Director and other Systems Administrators as appropriate, performs complex security control in managing security of the computers, network systems, and data provided by the GRIT team, requiring interpretation of campus and UCOP policies, providing recommendations on network access controls, expertise in various security utilities, such as host-based firewalls and virus scanners, used to protect data and workstations. Backs-up core systems and provides access to backup facilities for researchers and staff.20% Infrastructure SupportWith the IT Director and other Systems Administrators as appropriate, specifies, manages, and maintains hardware, user management, storage services of over 15 petabytes, backup services, ftp/sftp/ssh services, and smb/cifs services. Represents GRIT and participates in appropriate technological working groups and collaborative efforts across UCSB.UC Vaccination Programs PolicyAs a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action StatementUC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.Reasonable AccommodationsThe University of California endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805-893-4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Application StatusIf you would like to check the status of your application, please log into the Candidate Gateway where you applied and click on 'my activities'.
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SYS ADM 3 TXJob Code:
004471Job Open Date:
8/8/24Application Review Begins:
08/23/2024Department Code:
ERTH (EARTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE)Percentage of Time:
100Union Code :
TX - Technical ProfessionalsEmployee Class:
Staff: CareerFLSA Status:
ExemptClassified Indicator Description:
PSSSalary Grade:
STEPSPay Rate/Range:
The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $85,400 - $100,000/yr. The full salary range for this position is $82,300 - $151,700/yr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.Work Location:
Ellison Hall 1707Working Days and Hours:
M-F, 8am - 5pmBenefits Eligibility:
Full BenefitsSpecial Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.Department Marketing Statement:The mission of the Earth Research Institute (ERI) is to support research and education in the sciences of our solid, fluid, and living Earth. ERI strives to build upon the existing research strength of our founding units while fostering new interdisciplinary collaborations examining how Earth processes affect mankind and how mankind perturbs the Earth.Brief Summary of Job Duties:The General Research Information Technology group (GRIT) runs a large, complex, multidisciplinary research department serving several Organized Research Units and campus researchers. In support of GRIT, the job involves a hybrid of multiple computational/data/Cyberinfrastructure (CI) dominated fields such as, but not limited to: bioinformatics, geographical information science (GIS), data analytics, and earth sciences research. The primary responsibility is to facilitate research, with the use of computational and data science technology as the main tool to accomplish the research. Responsibilities include research, design, development, analysis, operation, and support of high performance computing (HPC) and data science research, software, tools, and hardware resources.The incumbent develops data algorithms and performs computations, statistical analyses, interpretation, and reporting of research. The job requires the application of skills as a seasoned, experienced IT research professional in diverse research application areas. Uses computational, computer science, data science, and CI software research and development principles, with relevant domain science knowledge where applicable, along with professional programming concepts for medium-sized projects or portions of larger projects. The incumbent: Develops and optimizes a variety of computational, data science, and CI research tools and components; Performs research on current and future HPC, data, and CI technologies, hardware and software projects; Works on algorithm development, optimization, programming, performance analysis, and/or benchmarking assignments of moderate scope.In order to achieve the missions of the Department of Geography, the Earth Research Institute (ERI), the Marine Science Institute (MSI), and the Institute of Social and Behavioral Research (ISBER) all highly computational units in nature with 300-500 machines (Unix, Macs, Windows), and over 15 Pb of disk storage, serving over eighty research groups (as of 2022), this position requires that the incumbent utilize innovative and robust solutions on computational issues in order to effectively facilitate research, foster collaboration among research groups, and assist in the technical training of researchers and students. Under the direction of the Director of Computing for the General Research Information and Technology group (GRIT), and along with other Systems Administrators as appropriate, is responsible for GRIT computer and network facilities and resources. Defines, designs, and implements software and hardware, system upgrades, computer and network security, maintenance and repairs, network expansion. Manages system accounting, and application software configuration. Responsible for network services critical to operations including: web services, remote access, license servers, virtual infrastructure, data storage, and file sharing services. Responsible for defining, designing, and implementing databases and websites relating to the groups supported by GRIT, and a multitude of associated groups and centers. Defines, designs, and implements highly complex software and scripts to support systems management, log analysis, and other system administration duties for multiple, highly integrated systems. Performs complex analysis to acquire, install, modify, and support operating systems, databases, utilities, and web-related tools. Selects methods and techniques to obtain solutions. Collaborates with research personnel to help define and design solutions to research problems through utilization of GRIT computing and network resources or designing solutions for their specific research team. Contingent upon availability, and on a recharge basis, assists with instrumentation, scientific workflow, and resource management to assist researchers in deployment planning and analysis of data collected during equipment deployments. Responsible for writing and executing complex scripts; specifying, installing, and maintaining several software systems used for processing collected or generated data and assisting researchers in using the same.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/trainingSeasoned systems administration experienceStrong experience with infrastructure and service design deploymentExperience with complex software and scriptsDemonstrated experience writing and editing complex scripts used to perform system maintenance and administrationPreferred Qualifications:Experience working in research computingExperience with open-source virtualization, containers, and vast data storageSpecial Conditions of Employment:Satisfactory criminal history background checkUCSB is a Tobacco-Free environmentJob Functions and Percentages of Time:55% Systems ArchitectAlong with other Systems Administrators as appropriate, is responsible for the following: Defines, designs, implements, manages, and maintains several departmental and research databases utilizing various DBMSs (MySql, Sqlite, Postgres). With a high level of independence, takes lead on management of web technology (static, wiki, and drupal) services with currently over 150 live sites (as of 2022), license servers, wired and wireless networks at local and remote locations including lab spaces at Ellison, Girvetz, Phelps, Marine Science Institute and Webb Halls and the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (CCBER) housed at Harder Stadium, NRS, the Dangermond Preserve, and off-site backups. Defines, designs, and implements complex scripts to provide support and programming (e.g., C, C-shell, Bourne shell (and variants), perl, python, javascript, HTML, CSS, and PHP, as well as extensive knowledge of Unix and Windows operating systems and utilities) for the compute environment and its researchers including the recharge system and accounting, resource management, process automation, DNS for the ERI, GEOG, MSI, ISBER, BREN, CCBER, NRS, CHC, spot, spatial, sustainability, snow, oceancolor, biogeog, and other domains. Defines, designs, and implements, manages, and maintains web services for research project related websites (on a recharge basis) some requiring constant service of data per agency requirements.25% Infrastructure DeploymentWorks jointly with the IT Director, and other Systems Administrators as appropriate, in providing customer support, research, development, and maintenance of chosen operating systems and file systems, virtual environment servers and systems, server room optimization, organization, and management including multiple spaces at Ellison, North Hall Data Center, MSI, Girvetz, and CNSI with UPSes, KVMs, RAID arrays, and managed switches, and setup and maintenance of seminar rooms and common meeting spaces and instructional labs. With the IT Director and other Systems Administrators as appropriate, performs complex security control in managing security of the computers, network systems, and data provided by the GRIT team, requiring interpretation of campus and UCOP policies, providing recommendations on network access controls, expertise in various security utilities, such as host-based firewalls and virus scanners, used to protect data and workstations. Backs-up core systems and provides access to backup facilities for researchers and staff.20% Infrastructure SupportWith the IT Director and other Systems Administrators as appropriate, specifies, manages, and maintains hardware, user management, storage services of over 15 petabytes, backup services, ftp/sftp/ssh services, and smb/cifs services. Represents GRIT and participates in appropriate technological working groups and collaborative efforts across UCSB.UC Vaccination Programs PolicyAs a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action StatementUC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.Reasonable AccommodationsThe University of California endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805-893-4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Application StatusIf you would like to check the status of your application, please log into the Candidate Gateway where you applied and click on 'my activities'.
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