Linux System Administrator

The Center for Integrated Research Computing (CIRC) at the University of Rochester is looking to hire an undergraduate or graduate student with interest in Linux System Administration for a double block Co-Op experience in the Summer and Fall, which would be June 11th through December 7th, 2018 (an optional break between semesters would be possible). This internship will consist of supporting CIRC’s management of their Linux clusters, a Blue Gene supercomputer and 5.0 PB of storage. Candidates should have experience managing Linux servers, configuring storage hardware, and be able to write shell scripts. Programming experience (Perl, Python, C/C++, etc.) is also beneficial. The ability to create clear documentation on work performed is required. This is a full-time summer and fall co-op position that may potentially lead to additional employment on a part-time basis during the Spring and beyond, if the ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional aptitude during the co-op experience.

General Purpose:

For the Summer Co-Op block, this position would be one of a number of positions being offered through University of Rochester IT. As a result, while the emphasis will be on individual experiences based on a position description provided, the group will be organized as a starting cohort and meet approximately every two weeks. The emphasis of this cohort experience will be to expose all participants to multiple facets of the University Information Technology environment. These sessions will combine presentations by IT professionals and group discussion to broaden the learning experience. All students will also be asked to prepare a poster session at the end of the summer program. This will provide program participants an opportunity to link classroom learning to the practicum, as well as formalize thoughts and service recommendations to the IT organization.

Specific Responsibilities:

Under direction of the Assistant Director and with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative:

Configuring Linux servers, storage servers, writing scripts for common system administration tasks
Developing internal and end-user documentation

Requirements:

Pursuing (or completed) a Bachelor’s degree, and interest in Information Technology
Strong oral, written, and team communication skills, effective questioning, listening, and analytical skills
Strong communication skills
Linux administration experience – installation and management of Linux systems and applications
Experience with cluster and parallel computing systems is desirable, but not required
Knowledge of programming languages, familiar with Linux/Unix development tools (compilers, debuggers, profiling software, etc.), and familiar with writing simple shell scripts
Knowledge of PHP and wikis is also desirable