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Requirements
Must:
- I require at least 5 years of experience with Linux production systems, both on-premises and ideally some experience in the cloud.
- You should possess expertise in Postfix mail systems.
- Experience with orchestration and automation tools such as Foreman and Puppet is essential.
- Strong troubleshooting abilities with tools like tcpdump, strace, and log parsing at scale are needed.
- Familiarity with directory services, specifically 389 DS or OpenLDAP, is important.
- I expect you to be capable of reviewing and guiding code in Python, Bash, and Puppet.
Responsibilities
- In this role, I will rely on you to upgrade and standardize our authentication and authorization infrastructure, including Active Directory, Entra-ID, and Redhat IDP.
- You will support, upgrade, and maintain our mail services (Postfix, Cyrus, Roundcube, Mailman) and assist in planning our migration to O365.
- I will look to you to jointly develop and maintain core services such as transfer services, software-defined object storage, authentication/authorization tools, and our Request Tracker ticketing system.
- You will be responsible for maintaining and evolving our distributed Check_mk monitoring and helping to shape a long-term monitoring strategy.
- Additionally, you will work with Gerrit, Foreman, RPM repositories, and Puppet to deploy, update, and manage 3,000 servers.
- I expect you to maintain and improve Puppet modules (NTP, SSSD) and support new RedHat OS templates.
- Your role will also involve producing documentation and Standard Operating Procedures that empower our Service Desk and improve user experience.
Description
- At EMBL-EBI, our IT & Technical Services department supports innovative research that benefits human and planetary health. As a member of our highly skilled IT Operations team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the availability, reliability, and efficiency of our services that support scientists and collaborators globally. If you are passionate about solving complex infrastructure challenges while contributing directly to advancing science, this opportunity is perfect for you! - I will facilitate interviews with selected candidates remotely via Zoom. - We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including financial incentives, hybrid working arrangements, private medical insurance for you and your family, generous vacation time, a relocation package, and numerous campus amenities. - This position is a 3-year contract that can be renewed for up to 9 years, with a starting monthly salary between £3,303 and £3,695 (after tax, excluding pension and insurances). - We embrace diversity and encourage applications from women, LGBTQ individuals, and candidates from all nationalities. This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK, and a relocation will be required for overseas candidates, supported by our generous relocation package. - To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV through our online system. Applications will close on 07/09/2025.
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