Title: SCSN Real Time Administrator - Seismo Lab, Caltech - CIT11035EL
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SCSN REAL-TIME ADMINISTRATOR

Caltech, Seismologial Laboratory, Pasadena, California, US
Category/Family: Information Technology
Career Level: Systems/Network Administration -Associate

Job Summary
In this position you will administer the computers that provide
Caltech's real-time earthquake data acquisition and product
generation for the Southern California Seismic Network (SCSN/CISN).
Detail tasking includes maintenance and troubleshooting of
applications in C, C++, Perl, Java, and other software and associated
UNIX hardware as well as Solaris 2.8 system level support; IP network
administration including configuration of Cisco routers and frame
relay circuit hardware; and information distribution applications,
including web posting, email, and paging. The applicant will
participate in development to implement new products, improve data
availability, and operational reliability and efficiency. The
applicant will also be involved in system design and review for new
acquisition architecture.

Job Duties
1. Administer the SCSN/CISN real-time data acquisition, processing, 
   and analysis application software, and associated computer hardware 
   and system software. This system provides the authoritative    
   information regarding earthquake locations and magnitudes in  
   southern California;
2. Administer IP networking and associated hardware;
3. Develop, implement,& maintain applications written in C++, Perl, 
   Java, or other languages under UNIX Solaris, LINUX, or other 
   operating systems;
4. Participate in procurement of new hardware or software;
5. Maintain user documentation for SCSN/CISN real-time systems;
6. Supervise outside contractors, including writing design
   specifications for tasks;
7. Prepare written reports, presentations, and assist in preparing 
   proposals
8. Be the point of contact for data communications and other external 
    maintenance services especially regarding data sharing agreements;


Minimum Requirements
BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Physical
Science is required for this position. 3-5 years of experience in
managing scientific or engineering application software in UNIX
environment. Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting, maintaining, and
improving existing software or scripts, working with computer
hardware, and IP communications. Some experience with applications
that interface with Oracle is desirable.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The qualified candidate should have an active interest in routine
operations to ensure data integrity and availability, as well as
innovation, and incorporating new efficiencies into the operation.
Proven ability to work in a team of staff with a wide range of
expertise is necessary. Excellent written and communications skills
needed. Familiarity with one of the technology areas needed by
SCSN/CISN, such as seismology, seismic instrumentation, LAN/WAN
networking, is also desirable.

Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, 
Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested and have questions, please contact:
Egill Hauksson, hauksson@gps.caltech.edu