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Network and UNIX Systems Administrator


Vacancy 12/2012 - Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Department. Network and UNIX Systems Administrator supporting approximately 25 Sun Solaris servers, 40 Cisco devices, directly-attached and network-attached data storage systems and five Windows servers supporting a user community of approximately 300 people. 
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Configure, deploy, administer, and troubleshoot all Local Area Network devices to include Cisco Systems switches and routers, network firewalls and remote access systems
  • Ensure reliable internet connectivity
  • Configure, deploy, administer and troubleshoot Oracle Sun Microsystems servers (Sparc and Intel platform) and storage systems running Solaris versions 10, 11 and earlier
  • Provide technical and administrative support ensuring all hardware and software operations run properly within a mixed Solaris, Linux and Windows environment
  • Evaluate, recommend and implement system upgrades and technology changes
  • Develop and maintain documentation relating to systems architecture design, assets, helpdesk operations and relevant disaster recover needs
  • Assist in the administration of Windows Servers and PC user support
  • Assist in the management of the central backup and file restoration using Veritas NetBackup for all Microsoft-Server and UNIX clients.
Required Technical Skills:
  • Excellent working knowledge of TCP/IP v4 and IP v6 networking fundamentals
  • Experience with Cisco Systems IOS versions
  • Experience configuring and managing firewalls
  • Expertise in UNIX (Solaris) administration and relevant protocols (for example SMTP, HTTP, SSL, DNS, NFS, LDAP, DHCP, SMB and SNMP)
  • Experience integrating Solaris and Windows environments. (CIFS, AD, NIS)
  • Perl and excellent shell scripting (bash, csh) experience
  • Familiarity with current IT security principles
  • Knowledge of network wiring technologies
  • Knowledge of WiFi architectures and protocols
  • Knowledge of VLAN structures, authentication and authorization methods.
Beneficial Technical Skills:
  • Experience with Veritas NetBackup software
  • Experience with NAS/SAN systems from Oracle or EMC2
  • Experience implementing a virtualized infrastructure and working with virtualization tools like VMware, Oracle VM for Sparc and Solaris Zones
  • Web Server administration (Apache, Tomcat)
  • Experience in developing Web applications using modern programming technologies (Java, XML, PHP and Oracle)
  • ITIL methodologies.
Qualifications:
  • Degree in Computer Science, Informatics or a related field, or sufficient relevant experience
  • Three years or more Network administration experience primarily in a Cisco environment
  • Two years or more Solaris Systems Administration experience
  • Fluent English (German language skills would be beneficial)
Appointment Terms:
The successful candidate will be offered a one-year, fixed-term contract with possibility for extension. IIASA salaries are exempt from taxation in Austria but subject to the principle of income aggregation. Appointment includes moving and settlement allowances. IIASA offers both an exceptionally beautiful working environment as well as the intellectual excitement of a truly inter-disciplinary, international research organization.

Preference will be given to applicants who are nationals of IIASA member countries.
The Institute’s management and staff alike are committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, and tolerance. The Institute encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
Applications
To apply send a cover letter and resume plus names, addresses (including e-mail) and telephone numbers of two work-related reference givers (via e-mail in Word or PDF format) to:
Ms. Alia Harrison, Human Resources
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Schlossplatz 1, A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria
Fax: (+43) 2236/713-13
E-mail: harrison@iiasa.ac.at
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
For general information about our Institute and its research activities, please visit our IIASA Web site.