Junior Systems Administrator

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Description

Your main activities will consist of:
* Responding to alarms on production systems, most of them running Linux, in accordance with well-defined procedures.
* Helping in diagnosing undocumented alarms.
* Creating and maintaining documentation for the team.
* Contributing to the automation of the System Administration procedures.
* Organising hardware management in the CERN Computing Facilities.
* Participating in scripting tasks and maintenance activities in the CERN Computing Facilities.

Qualification required
* Higher technical diploma in the field of Computing, or equivalent.
*Please note that preference will be given to candidates with the above-mentioned qualifications: In principle consideration will not be given to applications from people with * higher qualifications.
* Experience and competencies

The experience required for this post is:
* Demonstrated experience of Linux or Windows system administration, including installation, log analysis, task automation and shell scripting.
* Practical experience with one or more of Apache, Python, SQL and Perl would be a strong asset.
* Some experience of Puppet, OpenStack or cloud computing would be an advantage.
* Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply

The technical competencies required for this post are:
* Programming/Software development: scripting (CGI, Perl, Shell, Python) and database queries.
* Problem management: usage of a ticketing system.
* System software administration: log extraction and investigation (SMART, IPMI), packages installation (rpm).

Eligibility and closing date :
* Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation.

* Founded in 1954 in Geneva, CERN - the European Organization for Nuclear Research is the world's most advanced fundamental research institute for particle physics. Over the last 50 years, it has become a prime example of international collaboration with currently 21 member states.

Please note that we only accept applications from CERN Member State nationals.

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