For more info about the programme and Cluster, please visit https://www.dirisa.ac.za and https://www.csir.co.za/nextgen-enterprises-and-institutions.
Key responsibilities:
- Take ownership of server and network administration, support and secure reliable and robust operational functioning of the DIRISA computing and large data storage infrastructure;
- Responsible for the performance of the DIRISA server and networking systems in terms of capacity planning, upgrades, updates and repairs, configuration and installation of new software and hardware, security and backups;
- Support the operational deployment of software applications that leverage the DIRISA server and data storage technologies;
- Evaluate and select systems software and hardware systems that best support the strategic objectives of DIRISA;
- Implement sound server administration procedures and standards (including rigorous change management) that ensure secure and robust operational stability of the DIRISA server and storage platform; and
- Participate in the selection and design of products and services built on top of operating and server platforms, and give guidance as an expert systems administrator.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
- A National diploma or Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field (e.g. computer systems engineering, computer science) with at least three years’ experience in systems administration and maintenance of Linux/UNIX based server systems, networking and high volume data storage systems;
- Certification in networking technologies such as Cisco and large scale system software administration such as Openstack, iRODS and CEPH would be advantageous;
- Understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, virtualisation; technologies, systems software, networking services, protocols and interfaces;
- Technical knowledge of server and middleware technologies for data and cloud storage environments such as Web Object Storage, Lustre and Openstack;
- Ability to deploy system upgrades and updates, migration tasks, as well as identify and rectify, server and network vulnerabilities and related faults (bugs) with minimal disruption to the operational continuity of computer services.
Closing date: 01 November 2019
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012 841 4774 or email us at [email protected]
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act of 1998. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, consents and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or SAPS (in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.