Linux System Engineer

UVA Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking Linux System Engineer for the Research Computing Infrastructure Services team. This position is responsible for general linux systems and storage administration of our computer and storage clusters. They configure and manage linux systems in our HPC cluster, stand-alone nodes, and in our storage clusters. They assist our User Services teams with troubleshooting and provisioning of users and software.

The mission and goal of Research Computing is to provide centralized computational resources for researchers rather than general enterprise IT capacity. This involves working with a wide range of research software packages and the OpenStack Private Cloud Platform. This is an outstanding environment for anyone interested in learning the newest, large scale computational technologies.

ITS at UVA is a phenomenal place to lead, grow, and deliver impact. It's an organization that values results and teamwork. We like the people we work with and the work we get to do. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive workplace where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and share ideas. We embrace a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. ITS values work-life balance and provides flexible work location options where possible. Please see additional information about joining our team .

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and at least 3 years of relevant work experience
  
• 7 years of experience in Linux systems administration may be considered in lieu of a degree
  
• Familiarity with a Configuration Management System (Ansible and AWX preferred)
  
• Hardware debugging skills
  
• Strong Ethernet debugging skills (experience with IB is a bonus)
  
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and inclusive
  
• Able to work collaboratively and independently.
  
• Preferred Skills: OpenStack and Containers (Singularity, Kubernetes)
  
• Ideal candidate: working familiarity with GPFS and Ceph filesystems.
  

Anticipated hiring range : $85,000-$100,000

Benefits Include : The choice between 3 different health plans; vision and dental insurance; life insurance; benefits savings accounts; starting with 22 days of paid time off a year in addition to 12 or more paid holidays; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; short term disability; up to $4,360 after your first year for combined use of tuition toward a degree-seeking program or up to $2,000 for professional development including classes, certification training and conferences; and more!

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.

TO APPLY :

Please visit UVA job board: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for “R0040017”

Complete an application online and attach:

1. Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences

2. Resume or CV

PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for “ R0040017 ".

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***

For questions about the application process, please contact Rhiannon O’Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter, rmo2r@virginia.edu or Hiring Manager, Scott Ruffner, jpr9c@virginia.edu

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.