DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
1.Services Operation and Administration: Operate the Linux based platforms in the ITS group.
Tasks include but not limited to:
·Maintenance, operation and update of Linux based environment to the highest standards using automation (on premise and cloud based).
·Manage and operate containerised infrastructure (docker) and its CD/CI pipelines.
·Ensure systems integrity and security applying firmware updates/upgrades and security patches.
·Detect, troubleshoot and resolve service problems.
·Daily monitoring of services and IT resources (system logs, backup, etc)
·Produce and keep technical documentation up to date.
2.Service Development: Develop Linux based services and systems automation according to the ITS Roadmap.
Tasks include but not
limited to:
·Design, implement, configure and document systems/applications to replace or add new services to the IT portfolio,
·Further develop containerised infrastructure using gitlab CD/CI pipeline.
·Automation tools development to help with daily operation
3.Training and Support: Train and assist advanced IT users with the use of core infrastructure resources and provide L2/L3 support to
IT service desk:
·Create and maintain user documentation.
·Track and resolve support requests.
·Organize and deliver training sessions.
4.Scientific IT platform operation and development: The scientific IT platform is composed of different bricks, mostly based on Linux system.
It provides HPC, large storage capacity and dedicated applications/services that run IARC-developed bioinformatics tools… The incumbent will have to:
·Collaborate with SIT Administrator for the management and development of shared systems.
·When needed, act as backup of the SIT administrator for the management of the Scientific IT platform.
·Whenever possible, contribute to the development of the Scientific IT platform.
5.Perform any other related technical duties as requested by the supervisor(s).
WHO COMPETENCIES
·Producing results
·Moving forward in a changing environment
·Fostering and integration and teamwork
·Technical expertise
·Communication
SKILLS
Essential:
·Strong Linux Systems/Services knowledge and skills
·Knowledge of container technology (Docker) and
·Knowledge of configuration management tools and infrastructure automation (Ansible, Puppet, ...)
·Proven communications skills including in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable:
·Experience in virtualization technology such as VMWare, KVM, or Hyper-V
·Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure and services (AWS/Azure)
·Scripting skills in Bash/YAML/Python
·Knowledge of advance data storage technologies
·Experience in High performance Computing
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Essential:Completion of a secondary school education, plus two years of specialized studies in computer science, recognized by a diploma (BTS, DUT, license, license pro or equivalent).
Desirable:Engineering School specialized in IT.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential:Minimum of 5 years of combined professional hardware and software stacks experience.
Desirable:
·Experience with large system deployment and automation, Ansible, Puppet, XCat.
·Experience in user training and support.
USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS
Excellent knowledge of English or French with working knowledge of the other language