IT-Systems Administrator

Open Position Systems and Infrastructure Administrator (IT)¿Tiene las habilidades necesarias para este puesto? Opening Date: October 6, **Closing Date: Until FilledRef:*_Technical Division_ITAbout IFAEThe Institut de Física d'Altes Energies (IFAE) is a public consortium of Generalitat de Catalunya, the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB, a public university) whose main goal is to carry out research and to contribute to the development of high energy physics from a theoretical, experimental and technological point of view. About IFAE's Technical DivisionThe Technical Division of IFAE is constituted by a multidisciplinary team with the mission to make the scientist's projects a reality. We oversee the design and development of the mechanics, electronics, and software for the instrumentation required for each project.
We are involved in the ATLAS project at the LHC at CERN, the T2K neutrino experiment in Japan, the MAGIC and the CTA
- LST telescopes in La Palma, the Dark Energy Survey project in Chile, the ESA Euclid satellite, and the VIRGO Gravitational Waves experiment and Einstein Telescope, among others. We also work at the cutting edge of detector technology developing pixel detectors for High Energy Physics, telescope cameras, and detectors for medical imaging and other scientific and industrial fields.

Job Description
The selected candidate will participate in the administration and maintenance of the organization's IT infrastructure, providing second
- and third-level support for Linux platforms, virtualization, storage, networking, and security. The role also involves contributing to infrastructure development projects and public procurement processes related to IT solutions.
We are looking for a proactive candidate with strong problem-solving skills and proven experience in the administration of critical IT infrastructures.
Main responsibilitiesAdminister and maintain Linux servers (Debian and Ubuntu). Administer backup solutions and perform restoration tests.
Monitor the IT infrastructure using Observium.
Resolve second
- and third-level incidents related to systems and networking.
Participate in projects aimed at improving and modernizing the organization's IT infrastructure.
Specific Requirements And Desirable QualificationsHigher Vocational Training Diploma in Networked Computer Systems Administration (ASIX) or an equivalent qualification.
At least 2 years of experience administering Linux environments (Debian and/or Ubuntu). Experience administering Linux services using systemd.
Strong knowledge of SSH and Linux server administration.
Solid knowledge of networking technologies, including:Experience with backup strategies, data restoration, and backup verification.
Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools, preferably Observium.
Experience with Docker and Docker Compose.
Scripting skills (Bash and/or Python). Knowledge of Zabbix.
Desirable QualificationsKnowledge of Rocky Linux or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Experience working with AWS cloud environments, including:EC2VPCSecurity GroupsHolding or currently pursuing Linux certifications such as LPIC-1, RHCSA, or equivalent certifications.
Evaluation criteria Points Technical knowledge and professional experience 70 Experience in similar environments within the research sector 20 Initiative and motivation 10Offered contractFull-time Contract (40 h/week). Interim Contract to Fill a Vacant Position (3 years). Professional growth opportunities and continuous training.
With the aim of promoting a real gender balance in the institution, women will be especially encouraged to submit their candidacy in the calls. xqysrnh In compliance with article 121 of the Spanish Public Sector Legal Regime Act, staff with a pre-existing relationship with the Consortium administration (Generalitat de Catalunya and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) will have priority in the awarding of the position.