Your responsibilities

As part of a team of Science IT experts you will be responsible for the administration and enhancement of all of the centralized Scientific IT high performance computing infrastructure at the University of Zurich.

Your responsibilities will include

• administration and monitoring of the private openstack based cloud infrastructure and the provided services
• contribute to a continuous optimization of the existing installation
• work on the development and deployment of new systems and services to support research
• assist researchers with their technical challenges on a regular basis

Your profile

You have a strong background in Linux systems administration, as well as, an understanding of Ethernet networking and TCP/IP. You are comfortable automating repetitive tasks using Bash or other scripting languages or tools. You have used version control systems such as git to organize and track changes to your work. You use tools to automate system configuration (ansible, puppet, etc.). You can quickly identify potential problems and have the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot. You can communicate effectively in both written and spoken English, enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment, and are eager to assist researchers with their technical challenges.

What we offer

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
• Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

• Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
• Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

• Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
• Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

• Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
• Free seasonal flu vaccinations
• Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

• Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
• Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
• Special conditions on hotel reservations

• Policies of the UZH
• Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

• Support for people from outside Switzerland

• Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
• Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

Location

Central IT - Science IT

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Working at UZH

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