University of Delaware Hiring for Computing Support Specialist II, Research Office at Delaware, United States Full Time

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Job No: 497359
Work Type: Staff
Location: Newark
Categories: Information Technology, Research &
Laboratory, Full Time

PAY GRADE: 29S

CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

The Delaware Biotechnology Institute is an interdisciplinary
research unit at the University of Delaware. The vision is to
create a better future through leadership in life science research
at the University of Delaware. Most, but not all, of the
Institute’s activities involve molecular and cellular studies of
living systems and most, but not all, of the activities involve
partnerships with other institutions in the region. The Institute’s
mission is to promote research, education, and technology transfer
for biotechnology applications to the benefit of the environment,
agriculture, and human health.

The Institute houses a number of research core facilities – DNA
Sequencing, Bio-imaging, Bioinformatics, and has a very large
installed base of Linux servers with a number of Apple Macintosh
and Microsoft Windows desktop/laptop computers. Under limited
direction of the Manager, Institute Computing Operations, the CSS
II will provide system administration of installed computing
resources and will collaborate closely with affiliated faculty
members, staff, and graduate students to propose and implement
hardware and software solutions applying computation analysis to
address issues in genomics, bioinformatics, and proteomics.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support research computing systems for institute-affiliated
  faculty and research facilities: install, maintain and administer
  operating systems, monitor performance, install and support
  software.
• Support high-performance Linux computing systems and clusters,
  configure, install and monitor Linux operating systems.
• Support bioinformatics and genomic software on Linux platform –
  installation, configuration, and administration.
• Administer and maintain DBI’s LDAP-based user directory
  system.
• Support and administer web servers, and database systems.
• Work with researchers to assist with analysis of sequencing and
  genomic data (training provided as needed).
• Support – diagnose, troubleshoot, and configure – laptops,
  desktops, tablets, and other computing devices for staff,
  researchers, and faculty
• Provide programming support for researchers. Instruct users on
  efficient uses of computing resources.
• Train researchers and staff in order to make the most effective
  use of computing resources to achieve their administrative,
  research, education and scholarship goals.
• Support the center’s shared resources (printers, schedulers,
  monitoring, displays).
• Supports backup and recovery of instrument-associated
  computers/network devices.
• Provides advice and assistance on computer and network
  interfaced technologies in support of DBI activities and
  mission.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in life science, engineering, or computer
  science and two years of job-related experience or an equivalent
  combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in the use of Linux command-line environment, and
  basic UNIX/Linux system administration and troubleshooting are
  highly desired skills.
• Experience with desktop computing environment and with Mac OS
  and MS Windows operating systems is essential.
• Knowledge of relational database configuration, and management,
  experience with web servers, and familiarity with high-performance
  computing are helpful.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact well with
  people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Special requirements: This position may involve the
replacement and/or relocation of computer equipment and servers.
The CSS II must be willing and able to lift and move, without
assistance, computing equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a
regular basis. Availability outside of normal
working hours for emergencies related to Departmental computer
infrastructure

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unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual
violence.

Applications close:

PI195154786