Location: EMBL-EBI, Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK
Staff Category: Staff Member
Contract Duration: 3 years
Grading: 6

Job Description
We are seeking a highly proficient and motivated Systems Administrator with a proven background in supporting users of a heterogeneous network and infrastructure to join the Systems group.

The Systems Applications group consists of 15 System Administrators split into Databases, Virtual Infrastructure and Desktop Administration. We are recruiting for a Systems Administrator in the desktop team.

Reporting to the Applications Team Leader, Andy Cafferkey, the desktop team are responsible for the support and administrator of EMBL-EBI's 850 Windows, Linux and OSX clients and their supporting infrastructure, including a Windows domain, application servers, VMware cluster and Xserves. The team also provide support for the VOIP phone system.

As part of this team you will be responsible for all aspects of support, encompassing 1st line support through 3rd line support, from clearing print queues right through to provisioning a shared calendar solution or installing new remote access systems.

EMBL-EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is a world-leading bioinformatics centre providing biological data to the scientific community, with expertise in data storage, analysis and representation.

EMBL-EBI provides a dynamic, international working environment and has close ties with both the University of Cambridge and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. EMBL-EBI staff enjoy many benefits including excellent sports facilities, a free shuttle bus to Cambridge and other nearby centres, an active sports and social club and an attractive working environment set in 55 acres of parkland.

Qualifications and Experience
You will ideally be educated to a technical degree level.

It is essential that you have:

• Extensive skills in user support and system administration of OSX or Linux. This should include experience of deployment (ideally JAMF Casper Suite for OSX, or Kickstart for Linux), user management (NIS for Linux), file sharing (SMB/CIFS and NFS), and print servers
• System administration experience in a heterogeneous environment (OSX, Windows and Linux)
• Willingness to work with and build skills on Windows, OSX and Linux

Ideally you will have:

• Windows OS support experience
• Technical understanding of network protocols and services including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wins, SMB, SMTP, NFS, NIS
• Experience of troubleshooting LAN, WAN and WLAN issues from a user's perspective
• Skills in Perl, Python or shell scripting

You will enjoy working in a friendly and fast paced environment and be able to efficiently manage your time. you will possess excellent organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively, whilst working flexibly and independently as necessary.

You will have previous experience in similar roles, with a working knowledge and interest in technologies and the IT industry.

It is paramount that any candidate has exceptional problem solving skills and works well within a small team, as well as on their own. This role requires a high level of interaction with users of all technical abilities so good customer facing skills are essential. Excellent English, communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Application Instructions
Please apply online through www.embl.org/jobs

Additional Information
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. Please note that appointments on fixed term contracts can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.

Applications are welcomed from all Nationalities. Visa information will be discussed in detail with candidates selected for interview.

It is envisaged that interviews will take place on Tuesday 2nd December in Hinxton, Cambridge.

Please note that this position will close at midnight Central European Time on the date listed above.