IT ANALYST I at University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma

Job Description:

The RC/LSA (Research Computing/Linux System Admin) is responsible for Research Computing throughout the Dodge Physics Complex. This position involves: management of a set of networked Linux machines; maintaining and adding specialized software and licenses;specing, ordering, and installing new systems and new disk subsystems into the network; interacting with and training of faculty and students; interfacing with both OU and CAS IT.

This position provides unique solutions to unique problems in research, academics, and administration. This person sustains a high level of customer service while providing solutions and services to faculty and staff by utilizing IT best practices. Successful candidates will possess the technical expertise to administer servers/services/infrastructure, consult with departments regarding their needs, and provide user-facing support to resolve technical issues.

Required Education: Bachelor Degree or equivalent combination of education/job related experience, AND:

• 0-24 months of experience in a computer related field

Skills:

• Experience with a physical layer network; RedHat Enterprise Linux; DNS/DHCP; Linux Virtual Machine Management


• Good knowledge of networking and the ability to interface with enterprise networking team


• Administering servers, networks, and backup systems


• The desire to obtain new skills and work in a collegiate work environment

Certifications:

• None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to engage in repetitive motions, grasp and communicate effectively. May need to lift heavy equipment.

Departmental Preferences:

• 36 months of experience is preferred.


• Experience with scientific computing is a plus


• Linux server installation, configuration and administration (Redhat Enterprise, CentOS)


• RHEL 7 and 8


• Scripting in BASH, using Perl, Python, and managing Condor

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions:

If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit  https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing