Research Computing Specialist (36 Months Fixed Term Contract)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Main purpose of the job:

• A full-time dedicated research engineer is required to support eResearch (HPC, big data), ensuring the Wits Core Research Cluster is well maintained and assist researchers and students with accessing various data sets on the server and conducting analyses; installing and configuring software, hardware and networks; monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues and ensuring security and efficiency of the systems infrastructure
• The incumbent will be expected to support national and international projects

Location:

• Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) - 9 Jubilee Road Parktown -Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Installing and configuring software, hardware and networks
  • Install and configure software and hardware
  • Manage network servers and technology tools
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
  • Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
  • Upgrade systems with latest releases and models
• Troubleshoot issues and outages
• Train new system users and set up their accounts
  • Set up new user accounts
  • Inform and train users on new features

Required minimum education and training:

• Honour’s or Master’s Degree in IT, Computer Science or the equivalent

Required minimum work experience:

• 5 years’ experience as a system administrator or similar role
• Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
• Ability to create scripts in Python or other language
• System administration and IT Certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
• Knowledge of system security and data backup/recovery
• Familiar with various operating systems and platforms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in bioinformatics and health informatics will be an added advantage

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 30 September 2024.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.