System Support Administrator

Inst for Data Sci & Informatic

Provide general oversight of key MUIDSI/DSA research and computing systems. This includes the installation, configuration, and maintenance of MUIDSI/DSA's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, physical and virtual servers, and Kubernetes infrastructure. Responsibilities include system administration, maintenance/security, hardware sourcing, and capacity monitoring/planning. Oversee Jupyter learning infrastructure and container cluster for scalable course delivery and maintain discussion boards on MS Teams, version control via GitLab, and other tools and services. Coordinate with MU DoIT-RCSS to oversee virtual machine (OVirt) infrastructure, as well as virtual servers within the DSA VLAN domain. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups and documentation. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. Perform database administration and support tasks for PostgreSQL and other DBMS platforms for academic and research purposes. The overall goal of this position is managing MUIDSI's advanced learning technology infrastructure within its rapidly growing DSA program and the larger MU Informatics Institute.

8:00 - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday
Some nights and weekend interventions in the case of cyberinfrastructure technical issues

Linux System Administration, Bachelor's Degree (or commensurate professional experience) in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field

• Experience with Kubernetes
• 5 years' experience administering Linux or other enterprise computing systems
• Experience with virtual machines and virtual cyberinfrastructure
• Experience with Jupyter and Git
• Experience with database administration

Salary Range: $51,875 - $81,744 per year
University Title: Support Systems Administrator
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Resume

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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