Computer Systems Administrator II
Full time Regular Employment at W. M. Keck Observatory
Category: Support Services
Location: Waimea
Open date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Closing date: Monday, November 11, 2024
Summary
Do you enjoy updating, maintaining and installing operating systems? Are you adept at configuring and maintaining networks? If this describes you, consider joining us as our newest Computer Systems Administrator II.
A day in the life of a Computer Systems Administrator II:
The Computer Systems Administrator II plays a crucial role in maintaining, upgrading and configuring operating systems. Reporting to the Computer and Network Systems Manager, the position operates autonomously, being motivated to support multiple projects simultaneously. The principal activities of this role include supporting multiple systems, upgrading existing software, documenting and reporting configurations, providing support and training, and working with vendors on technical issues and projects. This role occasionally works at the summit to support a mentality of “safely on sky every night.” The ideal candidate will be able to handle diverse tasks and have a passion for learning new technologies.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Possess a minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing Windows desktop and server configuration/administration.
- Experience in supporting Exchange 2010 or Exchange 365 and Outlook; understand SMTP.
- Experience in configuring and managing TCP/IP networks.
- Understands Internet services and how they function.
- Experience with Active Directory, DNS and Domain Controller concepts and technologies.
- Proven ability to evaluate technologies and make recommendations.
- Familiar with disaster recovery concepts.
- Flexibility to work varying schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Experience with VMware.
- Experience with Mitel VOIP Systems.
- Experience with scripting languages.
- Familiar with Linux or UNIX Operating Systems and applications.
- Familiar with audio visual and teleconferencing equipment.
- Windows certifications.
Additional Information
Why Choose W. M. Keck Observatory:
- Competitive starting salary ranging from $78,138 to $93,720.
- Generous benefits package, including 4 weeks of annual paid vacation.
- A robust 8% 403(b) employer contribution (with a 4% employee contribution).
- Tuition assistance for dependent children grades K-12 attending an independent school on Hawai’i island.
- Comprehensive, employer provided health insurance.
- Be a part of a dedicated team working on the frontiers of astronomy.
About W. M. Keck Observatory
The W. M. Keck Observatory operates two 10-meter optical/infrared telescopes on the summit of Maunakea on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. The twin telescopes feature a suite of advanced instruments including imagers, multi-object spectrographs, high-resolution spectrographs, integral-field spectroscopy and a world-leading laser guide star adaptive optics system which cancels out much of the interference caused by Earth’s turbulent atmosphere. The Observatory is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a scientific partnership of the California Institute of Technology, the University of California and NASA.
Website: keckobservatory.org
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