IT RESEARCH SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (ITRSA080509)

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) develops, designs, and builds instrument and spacecraft for NASA's space-based observations of the Sun, Earth, and planets. LASP has built instruments and participated in missions to every planet in the solar system. LASP supports over 160 grants and contracts, spending around $50M annually. We are seeking a dynamic IT professional to work directly with scientific and engineering personnel on multiple research missions and programs and to design and support a heterogeneous computing environment.

Provide technical support of Microsoft Windows systems administration to further the science and engineering research missions of LASP. Configure, support, and perform routine maintenance of hardware and software for Windows servers and their associated storage devices such that research program requirements are met. Configure, support, and perform routine maintenance on desktop workstations. Coordinate system events with end users. Assist in the development of procedures that affect the operation and use of information technologies. Work as part of a team to accomplish larger tasks. Diagnose and troubleshoot escalated support calls from scientists and engineers. Provide direct support services to end users with technical problems or issues involving system performance, configuration, restoration, applications and software tools. All work performed is within a complex, multi platform environment and may occasionally require extended hours and/or 7x24 availability to provide support.

Must be knowledgeable in management of:

• Microsoft Server 2003/2008
• Exchange Server 2003/2007
• Active Directory (Site architecture, DNS integration, FSMO roles, etc)
• Group Policy, Roaming Profiles, Folder Redirection
• TCP/IP (routing, address allocation, name resolution, etc)

Must have basic understanding of:

• Microsoft Cluster (MSCS/Failover Clustering)
• MS Powershell
• Automated machine deployment methods
• Automated application deployment
• SAMBA/CIFS, NFS

• Bachelor's Degree in MIS, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience that includes five or more years professional systems administration.
• 5 or more years of experience with Windows servers and Exchange environments.
• Experience with workgroup and enterprise storage systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions, complete time-sensitive tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
• Ability to conceive, plan and execute improvements in Systems Administration and Storage practices.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to document processes and procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Desired experience/skills:

• SQL installation, configuration and tuning (Oracle preferred but MySQL or MS-SQL helpful)
• Legato Networker or Symantec Netbackup administration
• Hyper-V, VMWare or other virtualization technologies
• UNIX systems administration (Solaris, Redhat)
• Network administration
• Voice communication system management
• Configuration management
• Project management

Resumes for this position will be accepted until position is filled. Applications must be submitted through the Jobs at CU website: www.jobsatcu.com and reference job posting #807877. Only applications submitted through the Jobs at CU website will be considered.

Due to ITAR requirements on NASA programs, only US Citizens and Permanent Residents need apply. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. The University of Colorado at Boulder conducts background checks on all final applicants being considered for employment.