Two systems administrators

This advertisement is part of a concerted action where Chalmers e-Commons is hiring six co-workers. More information on this strategic initiative and the mode of working within Chalmers e-commons is found here.

The e-Infrastructure Team at Chalmers e-Commons
The e-Infrastructure Team at Chalmers e-Commons operates, manages and further develops a modern and exciting large-scale computer system environment, delivering services for computing and data storage to researchers, research groups and collaborations both at Chalmers and nationally within the national e-infrastructure SNIC/NAIS. The work includes contacts and collaborations with other e-infrastructure service providers, research infrastructures and organisations nationally and internationally.

The employments presented in this advertisement will be part of an experienced team that manages and further develops several compute clusters, cloud and storage resources for research at Chalmers and within the national research infrastructure SNIC/NAIS. The resources are mainly Linux-based, and comprises technologies like OpenStack, CentOS, Cluster, Virtualization, Containers, HPC, IaaS, Cloud, Ansible, etc. The computer environment is modern and continuously developing to meet the demanding needs of research. Specific tasks and areas of development include:

• Operations of large-scale clusters, cloud systems and storage resources
• Planning and deployment of new Linux-based systems
• Development projects within technology-oriented and systems oriented user support
• Management and maintenance of large-scale computer systems
• Maintenance of systems- and application software
• Participation in development projects at Chalmers, within SNIC/NAIS and other collaborations
• Documentation of configuration and use of large-scale computer resources

Chalmers e-Commons works actively with developing the role of Systems Administrators in a research-based environment, providing an exciting and challenging work environment for the knowledgeable and ambitious computer expert.

Contract terms
Full-time permanent employments

Your qualifications
Academic degree in a relevant field in Science or Technology, or an equivalent experience and level of knowledge. Experience of research at PhD level, within or outside academia, is a merit.

Documented experience of management and operation of Linux-based computer systems in an R&D environment. Documented experience of use of large-scale computer resources for research and/or education is a merit. Documented experience of software development in programming languages like Python is a merit.

Good communication skills, both written and spoken, in Swedish and English. Experience in working both individually and in collaborative projects. Ability to create trust in collaborative projects. Experience in planning and executing projects and interest in your own personal development.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be written in English and marked with Name, Ref 20220548  and be attached as PDF files, as below:

CV

Personal letter: Explaining, why are you interested in the employment, what could you contribute to Chalmers e-Commons, and what do you expect Chalmers e-Commons to contribute to your personal development 

Other documents (optional):
• Copies of relevant certificates of completed education, grades etc.
• Two references that we can contact should be provided at a possible interview.

Please use the button at the bottom of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 15th November, 2022

For questions, please contact:
Professor Sverker Holmgren
E-mail: svehol@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31-772 19122

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