Observatory Systems Manager – University of Victoria

Job Title: Observatory Systems Manager

Location: Sedgewick, AB

Job Description: attacks. In order to do so, you must have JavaScript enabled in your web browser otherwise this site will fail to work correctly for you. See details of your web browser for how to enable JavaScript.Attention Safari users: This site requires cookies to function. Please click to accept the cookie. Cookies will be used strictly for the functioning of the site.Toggle navigationJob DetailsObservatory Systems Manager – (998924.1)Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.Organizational UnitUniversity of Victoria -> VP Research -> Ocean Networks CanadaLocationUniversity of Victoria – Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)Posting Close Date9 December 2024Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.FTE1.0Salary Grade$87,035.00 – $113,217.00Additional Posting InformationPlease note that while the university encourages and accepts external applications, a strong pool of internal candidates has been identified for this opportunity.Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.ClassificationSG14Employee Group:PEA – Regular# of Hires Needed1CategoryComputers, SoftwareAbout this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria’s largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.*This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement *The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $87,035 – $95,971 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: starting salary to max of $113,217 is available through annual performance increases

Job SummaryThe Observatory Systems Manager oversees and participates in the installation, implementation, administration, maintenance, ongoing status and performance monitoring and support of operating systems, networking systems, third party applications systems such as relational database management systems, caching systems, messaging systems including the hardware, software, and networking components at the ONC data centres, shore stations and cabled observatories. System responsibilities include conducting systems analysis and troubleshooting of the observatories, providing shore support during expeditions, cybersecurity of the observatories and data center assets, maintaining and life cycling data center and shore station equipment, design and development, completing systems integration, investigating hardware, software, data communications, and service innovations for user suitability. Management responsibilities include analyzing project objectives and scope, estimating costs and staffing requirements, developing project work plans, monitoring and directing activities of team members, working closely with other departments within Digital Operations to support team and user needs, working closely with Physical Operations to ensure seamless integration of instruments and physical assets to the observatories, and providing a high level of consulting and training services by maintaining current knowledge of new developments.The work is performed primarily at the University of Victoria Queenswood campus with some field work at the ONC shore and field stations.Systems analysts within the Systems Operations team rotate to provide 24 hours a day, seven days a week on-call support. The Systems manager is responsible for scheduling the on-call support and providing secondary technical support if needed.Job RequirementsThis position requires an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering (or equivalent) plus minimum 8 years of experience in at least two of the following: database monitoring; Linux system administration, data storage, ethernet networking, RDBMSs.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Experience requirements:

• Unix (Linux), system administration
• Database experience including: basic administration of RDBMSs such as Oracle, MySQL and NoSQL database such as Cassandra
• Apache web server installation, configuration and maintenance, including components such as Tomcat application server and OSGi modules
• Basic Windows administration
• Design and configuration of new hardware and software
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills
• Experience with financial/budget administration
• Proven track record achieving project goals on time and produce deliverables of a high quality
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory skills in a team environment.

Knowledge requirements:

• Installation and configuration of Linux hosts, physical and virtualFibre channel and SAN disk systems, software RAID implementation
• Maintenance of development tools such as subversion and wiki
• Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures
• Monitoring database systems
• Network monitoring systems and SNMP
• Messaging systems such as ActiveMQ
• Copper and fibre-based networks, IP networking, VLAN and firewall usage, Cisco/Alcatel networking equipment installation and configuration
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as the Bourne shell, Perl and/or Python
• Cloud storage and cloud computing

Competency requirements:

• Results Oriented: Relentlessly pursues improvement and results. Flexible, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high level of responsibility and multiple priorities. Creates a culture of mutual accountability.
• Analytical Skill: Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Management skill: Strong Supervisory and staff training experience with the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with all stakeholders
• Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Communication: Communicates effectively with strong written and verbal skills. Ability to write coherent technical and user documentation
• Independence: Ability to work independently is self-motivated and works well within a team environment
• Flexibility: Ability to work in an effective and organized manner in a complex environment with a willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things.

In addition, this position requires:

• Government of Canada Security Clearance Level II (Secret)
• Valid BC class 5 driver’s licence
• Willingness and ability to independently acquire new computing and other related skills

Assets:

• Experience with troubleshooting in unusual operating conditions

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.Equity and Diversity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members ofRead our full equity statement here:Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact:

Company Name: University of Victoria

Salary: $87035 – 113217 per year

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