Statistics - Linux System Administrator (7304U) - Statistics Department (STAT) | University of California, Berkeley - Military Veterans

Statistics - Linux System Administrator (7304U) - Statistics Department (STAT) Job ID 36665 Location Main Campus-Berkeley About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. 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Departmental Overview The Statistics Department, in the Division of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS), was originally established in 1938 as the first center in the country for statistical research. Since its inception, graduates and faculty of Berkeley have shaped the foundations of statistics. The department continues to be recognized as one of the preeminent centers for Probability and Statistics in the world. The department places a strong emphasis on research through partnerships working with institutions and industry partners that include: LBNL (Lawrence Berkeley National Lab), the Sloan Institute, the Simons Institute, the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS), Google, Microsoft, Citadel, Genentech and departments such as; Bioengineering, Biostatistics, Economics, EECS (Electrical Engineering & Computer Science), Demography, IB (Integrative Biology), Mathematics, MCB (Molecular & Cell Biology), and Physics. The Statistics Department is comprised of 47 active faculty and emeritus faculty, 10 Lecturers, 200 ASE employees per semester, 130 graduate students, 250 undergraduate students, and 12 career staff positions. The faculty have a dizzying array of honors and awards including The National Medal of Science, the COPSS award (the Statistics 'Nobel'), and 6 members of the National Academy of Science. The department is highly attractive to Visiting Faculty, Visiting Scholars, Postdoctoral Scholars and students from around the world and currently enrolls 10,000 students in its courses annually. The Linux Systems Administrator in Statistics administers and supports instructional and research computing for the Statistical Computing Facility (SCF) and the Econometrics Laboratory (EML), a unit of the Institute of Business and Economic Research (IBER) located in the Department of Economics. This position is the technical administrator for hardware, operating systems, and network management for client groups including faculty, grad students, researchers, and visitors. In addition, it provides frontline technical support for both research and instruction, and is predominantly onsite. The position is part of a team that includes a Systems Administration Manager and an Application Programmer. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: June 9, 2022 - OPEN UNTIL FILLED Responsibilities 25%Proposes and implements system enhancements (software and hardware updates) to improve the performance and reliability of the system. Configures and operates unattended operating system upgrades. Prepares and applies security updates and patches. Maintains and supports current releases of a wide range of application packages. Performs complex analysis to acquire, install, modify and support operating systems, databases, utilities and Internet/intranet-related tools. 25%Performs systems programming using a variety of scripting languages. Automates routine tasks using configuration management. Monitors hardware for failures and works with vendors to identify faulty components and to obtain replacement hardware. 15%Functions as the main customer service representative for the computing facility. Consults with faculty, researchers, students, visitors, and staff to meet their IT needs. 10%Performs complex security control activities to prevent unauthorized access to networked resources. Tracks, evaluates, verifies, and mitigates relevant security issues. Responsible for developing and maintaining procedures for host-based and network-based vulnerability analysis and intrusion detection. Administers security policies to control access to systems. 10% Creates and maintains documentation of systems and services. 10% Performs other duties as assigned, including support of end-point devices, AV systems, etc. Is available after hours and on weekends to resolve both planned and unplanned outages. 5%Operates internal data communications systems, including LAN switch gear. May perform moderately complex networking tasks and interoperability assessments for interconnected servers or components of clusters for communication. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Has the necessary skills to manage relationships and communicate across various audiences in order to provide excellent customer service. Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner. Demonstrated skills associated with adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users and dependent /related functions. Extensive knowledge, skill, and experience with Linux system administration. Demonstrated experience writing and editing complex scripts used to perform system maintenance and administration. Advanced knowledge of computer security best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing server-based software. Experience configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting file, web, directory, and network services. General knowledge of other areas of IT. Thorough understanding of and experience with systems-related issues and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance. Can acquire new skills and knowledge to evaluate, adapt, and deploy new technologies as they emerge. Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Experience with revision control systems such as git. Experience with cluster software such as SLURM or Torque. Familiarity with configuration management tools such as ansible, chef, or puppet. Familiarity with container and virtualization tools and technologies such as docker, Kubernetes, kvm, virtualBox, and VMware. Familiarity with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite. At least 5 years of experience in system administration, including network administration, data security, application development and support, and user support. Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html The salary range designated for this position: $90,000 - $112,000; however, starting salary will be commensurate with experience. Referral Source info This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral Source of 'UCB Employee' and then enter the employee's Name and Berkeley email address in the Specific Referral Source field. Please enter only one name and email. Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 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