This position is part of the technical team that manages all aspects of the SHARCNET distributed high performance computing: hardware, software and networking infrastructure. The technical team is responsible for ensuring the ongoing operation and effective use of SHARCNET resources and participates in planning for new systems and services.

SHARCNET, a partner organization in Compute Canada, offers a challenging opportunity for a Systems Administrator – Cyber Security, based at the University of Waterloo. SHARCNET and Compute Canada provide advanced computing resources and services for researchers.

This is a full-time position contingent on funding, and it is currently a hybrid position. 

Support and Administration of SHARCNET

• Provides support and administration of SHARCNET computer systems, interconnections and software consistent with the requirements of the integrated SHARCNET infrastructure
• Initiates preventative and corrective actions on systems and operational problems or potential problems independently and completing security incident reports as required
• Monitors and maintains SHARCNET computational, storage, networking and security hardware
• Installs OS revisions and security patches
• Manages user accounts, identities and maintains user and system security and data integrity to ensure the efficient and secure operation of the computer systems

• Completion of a university degree in computer-related field or equivalent education and experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in working with Linux/Unix systems preferably in a technical environment
• Cyber security best practices, familiarity with tape backup solutions, parallel file systems, networking, cloud computing, parallel computing, development and maintenance of web-based information, and experience in the university research environment are strong assets
• Strong skills scripting languages
• Ability to resolve complex problems that may arise in operating a complex, multi-processor, parallel, Linux computing environment
• Ability to adapt to current and future trends in the field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, project management, and troubleshooting/problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a dynamic and busy environment

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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