[SGVLUG] Southern California Seismic Network hiring Linux sysadmin at Caltech

[Shang-Lin Chen]

If any of you are looking for a Linux sysadmin position in the Pasadena
area, or know anyone who is, the Southern California Seismic Network is
hiring. You will be working on real-time data acquisition systems for the
seismic network and for running earthquake early warning algorithms. The
role requires skills in Linux administration and scripting and ability to
troubleshoot and maintain computer hardware and IP communications
equipment.

Please go to the link for the full details and to apply.

link:
https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CALTECH&cws=37&rid=8591

Full description:

Job Summary

The Southern California Seismic Network (SCSN) seeks a System Administrator
to provide mission critical support for our computer systems. You will have
the opportunity to administer the computers running Caltech’s earthquake
early warning algorithms that run continuously and emit alarms to apps and
other tools that could potentially save lives in the event of a large
earthquake anywhere across the entire west coast of the U.S. and further as
ShakeAlert expands. We seek enthusiastic individuals who would like to
apply their information technology skills to administer and improve
state-of-the-art high-availability LINUX based systems. Detailed tasking
includes LINUX system level support and supervising hardware maintenance;
maintenance and troubleshooting of data processing applications.

This is an Essential Reporting position. An employee designated as
essential reporting has essential job skills that are needed for response
and recovery and is expected to report to campus as soon as possible.

Essential Job Duties

   - Be part of a team administering the SCSN/CISN and ShakeAlert real-time
   data acquisition, processing, and analysis application software, and
   associated computer hardware and system software.
   - Deploy, test, and maintain applications written in C++, Java, Python,
   or other languages under LINUX.
   - Deploy and operate cloud computing and virtualization software and
   services, using VMware and AWS cloud.
   - Maintain IP networking, including routers and switches.
   - Participate in procurement, installation, and configuration of new
   hardware or software.
   - Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

   - 2 years of experience in system administration and maintaining
   application software in UNIX/LINUX environment.
   - An active interest in routine operations to ensure data integrity and
   availability, as well as innovation, and incorporating new efficiencies
   into the operation.
   - Demonstrated skills in LINUX administration and shell scripting
   experience, preferably in bash, tcsh, or Python.
   - Must have abilities for troubleshooting and maintenance of computer
   hardware and IP communications equipment.
   - Proven ability to work in a team of staff with a wide range of
   expertise is necessary.
   - Excellent oral and written communication skills needed.

Preferred Qualifications

   - BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or
   Physical Sciences is preferred.
   - 5+ years of experience in system administration and maintaining
   application software in UNIX/LINUX environment for science or engineering.
   - Some familiarity with basic Cisco/Network administration, Cisco
   switches and routers, understanding of NAT/PNAT (both dynamic and static),
   and multicast and OSPF protocols.
   - Some experience with cloud computing such as AWS.



Shang-Lin
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