System operator

This is NTNU

NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.

At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

About the position

HUNT Cloud specializes in scientific cloud computing for sensitive data. We are seeking a System operator to join our team in Trondheim. Office location in Levanger is possible. This is a 100 % permanent position with immediate start.

If you are passionate about knowledge and infrastructure, and think its meaningsful to make a difference in how Norway and Europe do knowledge discoveries from sensitive data, then we want to hear from you.

Our solution

• Multisite on-prem cloud tailored for sensitive data and high-impact international science
• Open infrastructure run by open science and open source principles
• OpenStack, Ceph, Ubuntu Linux, Ansible, Docker and Python
• CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as code (IaC)
• Tailor-made research tools for interactive computing and data transfers

What you will do

You will have an important role in our cloud operations, support services and the continous improvement of our cloud services.

Example of tasks:

• Operations of hardware and cloud orchestration in our data centers
• Operations of cloud services and digital laboratories for our scientists
• Operations of tape archives
• User support, training and optimization of services for scientific projects
• Continuous development of services through code
• Active contributor in setting up new cloud installations, data rooms and data center
• Work inside requirements from ISO/IEC 9001, ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 27701, including contributions in our internal and external audit programs
  

We don’t expect you to know everything, although you should be eager to learn and enjoy searching for solutions to challenges few have encountered before.

Required qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in IT from University or College. Relevant experience can compensate for the educational requirement
• Knowledge of and experience with Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of and experience with OpenStack and Ceph
• Fluency in written and spoken English, which is the working language of the team

Preferred selection criteria

We have a diverse set of tasks. Knowledge of and experience with one or more of the following will
be emphasized:

• Knowledge of and experience with user support and user training, including writing of user documentation and/or video guidance for end-users
• Knowledge of and experience with system operations, such as installation and deployment of hardware and tape services
• Knowledge of and experience with operating systems, code and software such as Ubuntu, Python, Ansible, Juju and Docker
• Knowledge of and experience with ISO standards, such as ISO/IEC 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001, and technical audits

Personal characteristics

You have a passion for science and knowledge, enjoy working in a small team with a high pace and are excited to solve hard problems together with your colleagues. You are also independent, collaborative, service minded and responsible. You are eager to stay on top of your field and you enjoy learning new things that you would like to share with us.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, as well as motivation, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement.

We offer

• Favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Employee benefits
  

At HUNT Cloud you will get

• Freedom to explore
• Freedom to shape your own workday and the development of our scientific services
• Challenging tasks where your solutions makes a difference on how data science is done
• Access to strong national and international scientific environments and large networks
• The ability to contribute to how Norway and Europe succeed with science on sensitive data
  

We want you to feel confident when you choose to work with us. We therefore offer a reverse reference check for applicants who we find qualified for the position. This means that you get the opportunity to call some of the members of our team to ask them any questions you want to find out whether we are a good match for you.

Salary and conditions

In the position of Head Engineer code 1087 you will be remunerated according to qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2 % is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria's in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU.

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and available to HUNT Cloud on a daily basis.

About the application

Please note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.

The application must contain:

• CV, certificates and diplomas

General information

NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want our faculty and staff to reflect Norway’s culturally diverse population and we continuously seek to hire the best minds. This enables NTNU to increase productivity and innovation, improve decision making processes, raise employee satisfaction, compete academically with global top-ranking institutions and carry out our social responsibilities within education and research. NTNU emphasizes accessibility and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, ability status, periods of unemployment or ethnic and cultural background.

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Oddgeir Lingaas Holmen, telephone: +47 46424940, email: oddgeir.lingaas.holmen@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Emilie Bach Olsen, e-mail: emilie.olsen@ntnu.no.

If you think this looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation.

Application deadline: 29.05.2024