This position involves managing a mixed, complex and growing informatics environment within the Division of Neurocognition, Neurocomputation and Neurogenetics (N3). As part of this position, the individual will install, configure, deploy and maintain Linux physical or virtual servers as well as petabyte-scale network attached storage (NAS) systems. Interface with the Yale High Performance Computing systems, plan and deploy hardware upgrades. Involvement in network administration, operating systems administration and infrastructure planning.
Technical support and maintaining existing systems and technical support for lab members.
Essential Duties:
1. Provides technical expertise in resolving user system deficiencies and determines appropriate action. 2. Provides system services and analyze system performance for stakeholders and intended end users. Performs all activities necessary to activate a new operating system or new release of an existing system, including analysis, design, implementation, and related documentation. Analyzes systems performance and modifies programs to increase the efficiency of the operation. Reinstates integrity of system as quickly as possible following an outage in order to minimize item and data loss. 3. Recommends and authorizes system upgrades and software installations. 4. Designs, develops and implements new system tools. 5. Analyzes execution time of commonly used instruction to identify and replaces those that are inefficient or slow to operation. 6. Analyzes, evaluates and takes steps to circumvent problems and restores systems to operating condition. 7. Contributes in the determination of specifications and determines the combination of options needed to tailor an operating system to meet the business needs. 8. Conducts training and user education. 9. Researches new technologies, processes, and methodologies. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.