Network Systems Administrator - 83224
Organization: NE-NERSC
Berkeley Lab (LBNL, http://www.lbl.gov/), a pioneer in research and science, has an immediate opening for a Network Systems Administrator within NERSC, the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (https://www.nersc.gov/), to provide a variety of engineering support services 24x7 for ESnet, the Energy Sciences Network, a high speed network serving thousands of Department of Energy scientists and collaborators, and a worldwide leader in developing and operating high performance network services. ESnet provides DOE scientists with comprehensive connectivity to the global Internet and high bandwidth access to DOE sites and primary science collaborators, including research and education (R&E) networks in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and elsewhere.
In this key role, you will work for the Operations Technology Group and serve as the primary point of contact between ESnet engineers and vendors to provide initial network diagnoses and early problem resolution.
This role will provide content to manage new workflow processes, will create new SOPs, create new network diagnostic tools and coordinate or provide training for the technicians. This role will serve as the liaison between ESnet and NERSC and will be part of the on call rotation.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in network diagnoses and design appropriate testing routines or scripts may conduct more complex testing to meet specified requirements to bring the wide area network back to a normal state.
• Provide centralized monitoring and responses using systems monitoring tools (i.e. Nagios, Spectrum, Splunk, syslogs).
• Provide primary, diagnostic incident response, initial level triage of networking issues, dispatch, escalation and coordination of communication to ESnet users and must be able to apply their understanding of network design, familiarity with configuration and installation of various network equipment like routers, switches and firewalls from a variety of vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel, etc.
• Assist in the design, implementation and maintenance on more complex LAN and WAN Systems in accordance with specified requirements.
• Analyze data network documentation and communicate to management regarding the current operational status of networks.
• Perform as one member of a 24/7 oncall network response team.
• Work with Cybersecurity team to assist in managing, maintaining and configuring ACLs and firewalls.
• Perform routine engineering tasks, such as power cycling remote hosts, updating software, applying security patches and inventory control, etc.
Support of OTG
• On call, on a rotating 24/7 basis for OTG related matters as an escalation contact for OTG technician staff to provide primary level support for networking, systems, storage, and environmental issues prior to calling the specific group POC.This position is the first point of escalation prior to contacting the group POC on both the NERSC and ESnet systems.
• Escalate issues when necessary to the appropriate project lead and/or the appropriate management.
• Update documentation as new processes or procedures are implemented.
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.
This position requires access to export control and security sensitive information. Therefore the selected incumbent for this position requires U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.
Notes:
• This is a full time 1 year term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointmentbased upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• There are multiple openings for this position.
• Full-time, M-F, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• This position is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
• Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=88422 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.
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