Head: System Administrator (Research Infrastructure)

Stellenbosch University · Stellenbosch, Western Cape

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Duties/Pligte

Installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux servers and related infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
Involved in the day-to-day operation of the Research IT Infrastructure, including HPC and storage systems.
Assisting the infrastructure users.
Implementing HPC applications as requested by the users.
Finding innovative solutions to problems.
Maintaining system and data integrity.
Creating and maintaining system documentation.
System automation.
System monitoring and reporting.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

NQF level 9 qualification e.g. master's degree in a science or engineering field with at least two years' relevant experience, OR
NQF level 8 qualification e.g. honours or four-year degree in a Science or Engineering field with at least four years' relevant experience, OR
NQF level 7 qualification e.g. three-year degree in a science or engineering field with at least six years' relevant experience, OR
NQF level 6 qualification e.g. national diploma in a science or engineering field with at least eight years' relevant experience.
Excellent knowledge of Linux operating systems.
Extended experience in using or administering an HPC.
The ability to solve problems independently and innovatively.
Proven analytical skills.
A high level of accuracy.
Good verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans or English.
The ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Excellent interpersonal relationships.

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