Research Computing System Administrator

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Computer Science is one of 16 science departments and curricula in the College of Arts and Sciences. It is a major teaching department with more than 30 tenured/tenure track faculty, nine research faculty, and 28 adjunct faculty, who serve more than a thousand undergraduate students and hundreds of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Our driving research ideal is collaboration-as it has been since the founding of our department in 1964. We believe that computer science's greatest purpose is in working with other scientists to solve problems in their own disciplines. Therefore, we actively seek opportunities to generate new research with our colleagues and with scientists in other departments across campus, including in science, medicine, and the humanities. Numerous computer science faculty members have adjunct or joint appointments in other departments, lead large interdisciplinary research groups, and collaborate with colleagues from multiple universities across the Research Triangle, the United States, and even the world.

Position Summary

This position will serve as a System Administrator on computer servers and workstations in the Department of Computer Science to support its research mission. This will require providing direct support to users of various Linux distributions.

Examples are: Debian, Ubuntu, and Rocky Linux. This position will perform specialized work involving complex computing systems, many of which have high information security and uptime requirements. This also includes generating and maintaining documentation regarding those systems, researching and purchasing of specialized hardware and software, and managing and installing operating systems and software on both real hardware and virtual machines.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master's and 1-2 years' experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Knowledge of the Python and Bash programming languages in a Linux environment. A professional work experience in server administration and workstation support on Linux desktops/laptops, including performing hardware upgrades.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently with general guidelines and little supervision as well as in a collaborative team. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience in higher education and a research-intensive environment are a plus. Understanding of a version control system is preferred. Will need to be comfortable installing, configuring, and supporting graphics processing unit computing tools.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

May need to lift/move heavy equipment, up to 50lbs.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/278143