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Snr IT Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
National Research Foundation
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Senior EE position
- Observatory
- Posted 23 May 2024 by National Research Foundation
- Job 2563015 - Ref 621
About the position
Postion Summary:
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of IT Senior Systems Engineer.
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ADDITIONAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL QUALITIES:Strong interpersonal and communication [URL Removed] with troubleshooting, setting up, and managing macOS, Windows and Linux machines. Experience with working in on-prem and public cloud [URL Removed] to detail, ability to see a task through to completion, passion for excellent client service, self-motivation, ability to [URL Removed] curiosity, persistence, [URL Removed] to solve problems quickly and automate [URL Removed] troubleshooting of technical problems as well as solving of more complex software and hardware [URL Removed] with the principles and practice of system configuration management.A solid understanding of an operating system; understanding of paging and swapping, inter-process communications, devices andwhat device drivers do, filesystem concepts (inodes, clustering, logical partitions), ability to use performance analysis to tune systems.A solid understanding of networking. Routing and switching.A solid understanding of storage [URL Removed] to works well alone or on a [URL Removed] CCNE A+ , Net+ , Sec is a [URL Removed] certification (e.g. Microsoft certification, Linux certification, other professional qualifications).No criminal [URL Removed] NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.
Desired Skills:
- Skilled in applied field of position
- Knowledge to be relevant
- Responsible in performing duties
About The Employer:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is the National Facility for Optical and Infrared Astronomy of the National Research Foundation (NRF). Its headquarters are in Cape Town, while its telescopes are at Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Distributed between the two sites, SAAO employs roughly 130 people, many of them scientists and engineers, and is contracted to operate SALT (the Southern African Large Telescope) on behalf of the international SALT Foundation. SAAO is the premier optical/infrared research facility on the African continent, with global research and outreach collaborations, and contributing to human capital development for South Africa