[LA-Jobs] Systems Engineer - Australian Synchrotron

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A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website.
http://linux.org.au/systems-engineer-australian-synchrotron
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The Systems Engineer contributes to the analysis, design, development,  
implementation and support of IT infrastructure projects to enhance and  
extend the Scientific Computing and IT capabilities of the Australian  
Synchrotron to ensure that the computing requirements are addressed in the  
most effective and efficient way across the entire organisation.

Major Accountabilities
Consolidate, standardize and improve core IT infrastructure vital for the  
operation of the Australian Synchrotron including accelerator and beamline  
computing infrastructure (IOCs, OPIs, network, storage, to increase  
manageability, efficiency and resilience of core IT infrastructure and  
simultaneously reduce risks and cost of IT operation.
Contribute to the planning, design and implementation of major projects,  
which enhance and extend the IT infrastructure across the facility, to grow  
the Scientific Computing & IT capabilities.
Contribute to projects, which automate workflows including scientific data  
handling & processing for the science and corporate departments, to ensure  
that the user throughput can be increased.
Assist with the development of scientific and corporate software  
applications, ensuring that new or changing business processes can be  
efficiently and effectively supported.
Assist with 2nd Level IT support, providing users and help-desk with support  
related to relevant IT issues and to provide support related mainly to issues  
with Network or storage.
Advise on IT security and monitor and improve the configuration of devices  
responsible for network security (firewalls, VPN, etc), making sure critical  
data and information are only disclosed to those who have a right to know it,  
that data and information are protected against unauthorised modification and  
that IT systems are available and useable when required.
Foster the adoption of standards and good practices in the Scientific  
Computing & IT team. Contribute to IT policies, procedures and documentation,  
ensuring that the IT maintainability and sustainability is constantly  
improved.
Train IT and non-IT staff across the organisation. Advise on the effective  
use of hardware, software, and network infrastructure, so that all staff and  
team members can utilize the available IT infrastructure efficiently and  
effectively.

Required Skills
Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or similar subject (Software  
Engineering etc).
More than 3 years of experience as Systems and/or Networks Engineer.
Solid knowledge of, and experience with, TCP/IP networking (switches,  
routers, firewalls). Excellent knowledge of network security.
Solid knowledge of network, server and storage hardware; good knowledge of  
virtualisation technologies.
Competent with administering different operating systems, Linux in  
particular.
Basic programming skills (Python, Perl, Ruby, C/C++/C#, Windows PowerShell,  
Linux scripting).
Proven fault finding skills in large IT environments and competent in solving  
hardware and software issues.
Well developed, effective oral and written communication skills, together  
with proven abilities in liaising effectively with people at all levels.
Ability to balance competing priorities effectively.
Ability to produce quality work within tight time constraints.
Ability to work both as a part of a team and autonomously and an aptitude for  
self learning.

Desirable Skills
Bachelor degree.
Knowledge of web server (Apache, Tomcat) and database technologies (Oracle,  
Postgres, MySQL).
Interest in emerging technologies.

Closing Date
Monday 20 March 2016

Job Location
Clayton, Victoria, Australia
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

To Apply
Please visit the following link  
https://www.synchrotron.org.au/index.php/about-us/synchrotron-careers/working-at-the-synchrotron/careers-search


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