System Administrator – Global Computing Group – Networks Data Science Group

Deadline for receipt of applications: July 17, 2022 23:59 AoE (18 July 2022, 13:59h Europe/Madrid Time)

The candidate will work in the Global Computing Group, led by Antonio Fernández and – Networks Data Science Group, led by Marco Fiore.

The position offers

• the possibility of developing and honing system administration skills
• a chance to gain experience with high-end compute platforms
• a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge research experimental platforms
• a vibrant, collaborative, multi-cultural and English-speaking environment
• the prospect to contribute to scientific publications at top-tier venues.

The position requires competences in:

• Linux system administration, including the set up and maintenance of Ubuntu- and Debian-like systems, through bash shell scripting, users account management, resources quotas, firewall configuration, etc.
• Network administration, including switch and router configuration, VLAN management, and knowledge of SSH, DHCP, FTP/SFTP, DNS, NFS, TCP, HTTP/HTTPS.

Other desirable competencies include:

• Big data cluster administration, including Docker, Apache Spark and Hadoop, JupyterHub, Python scripting
• Basic competences in web development with HTML, CSS.
• Administration of HPC clusters and multicore systems.
• Administration of GPU-based Machine Learning platforms.

Duration: 1 year renewable

Number of vacant positions: 1

If necessary choose as supervisor Dr. Antonio FERNANDEZ or Dr. Marco FIORE