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Computer Network Manager Position Available at the ARM SGP Site

The ARM Climate Research Facility, funded through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is seeking a Computer Network/Systems Engineer for its Southern Great Plains (SGP) site, near Lamont, Oklahoma. ARM is a DOE National User Facility, with facilities around the world dedicated to making long-term climate measurements. As part of this user facility, the SGP site contains state-of-the-art instruments and computer systems and is a focal point for collaborative national and international research. The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the maintenance and design evolution of the ARM global network and communications infrastructure. The duties of the position include:

  • Maintenance and operation of wide- and local-area networks, and communications for ARM measurement systems and facilities deployed worldwide
  • Ensuring continued, reliable operation of data collection processes and data flow from measurement facilities to a central data management facility
  • Monitoring of ARM communications
  • Developing, implementing, and monitoring cyber security policies
  • Providing technical support to ARM operations staff and to scientists visiting the ARM facility.

The successful candidate will have strong managerial and leadership experience, as well as the necessary technical skills and experience. Minimum requirements are:

  • Considerable systems administration skill with Linux operating systems
  • Knowledge and experience with scientific data collection and instrumentation, especially regarding interfaces to networks and computer systems
  • Considerable skills in C, Perl, XML, Java, and secure programming practices.

Desired skills:

  • Systems administration skill with Solaris and Cisco operating systems
  • Working knowledge of wide- and local-area networks and telecommunication systems including satellite and ground-based systems, design specifications, procurements, reliability, and integrity
  • Certifications in Red Hat Linux or Cisco IOS.

This exciting research-driven position is located in a rural location at the SGP site near Lamont, Oklahoma, and is operated by the Cherokee Nation Distributors of Stilwell, Oklahoma. Additional information about the site and its mission can be found at http://www.arm.gov/sites/sgp. Some international travel may be required. There will be frequent interaction with other ARM staff located throughout the world. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, please fax or mail your résumé to:

Fax: 580-388-4052
Email: HR@ops.sgp.arm.gov
Mail: Human Resource Department
309600 EW 28
Billings, OK 74630

This position has been filled.

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