Senior Systems Engineer

The IMDEA Software Institute is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to administer the information technology (IT) systems and networks of the Institute. The candidate should have at least 15 years of proven experience in systems and networks administration.

The tasks to be carried out will be, among others:

• Overseeing all Institute’s IT systems and networks.
• Defining the technical requirements for the purchase of equipment, accessories, software licenses, as well as maintenance contracts.
• Managing an automated building: access control, lightning, HAV, …
• Handling registrations and removals of Institute’s personnel in all IT systems: LDAP, databases, email, Web, …
• Server configuration and administration.
• Installing and managing applications installed in corporate devices: laptop, desktop, mobile.
• Web development and maintenance.
• Managing IP telephony: switchboard and phones.
• Setting up and monitoring backup systems.
• Preparing and maintaining the uninterrupted power systems (UPS).

Requirements

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Telecommunications.
• At least 15 years of proven experience in systems and network administration.
• At least 5 years of proven experience with Building Automation Systems: KNX, DALI, LonWorks.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in buying procedures for the Spanish public sector including experience with the recent LCSP.
• Proven experience with the following technologies:
  • OS administration: Linux, Windows, and MacOS.
  • Web programming: PHP, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript.
  • HTTPS free certificate handling with Let’sEncrypt.
  • Server administration: Apache, Postfix, OpenLDAP, DHCP, DNS, Zabbix, NTP.
  • IP telephony: Asterisk.
  • Printer administration.
  • Database configuration and administration: PostgreSQL.
  • Version control systems: SVN, Git.
  • Virtual Machines administration: XEN, KVM.
  • Backup systems: TimeMachine, Bacula, urbackup.
  • Videoconferencing systems: H323, LifeSize, Cisco.
  • LaTeX.
• Proven experience in network administration:
  • Fiber optics and IPv6 backbone configuration.
  • Router and switch configuration and operation: Cisco, Juniper.
  • Wi-Fi configuration and maintenance.
  • Firewall and VPN configuration.
• Fluent in English speaking, writing, and reading.
• Fluent in Spanish speaking, writing, and reading.

The following are desirable qualifications:

• Experience working in a research center.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
• Capable team player.

Starting date

The starting date will be as soon as possible once the selection process has completed.

Application

Applicants interested in the position should apply online using the secure application form at:

https://careers.software.imdea.org/

Please select option: Other and include Reference Code: 2019-04-syseng-est.

The application should include:

• A short CV (maximum 4 pages), written in English.
• A short introduction letter (maximum 1 page), written in English.

Applications should be received by April 22nd, 2019.