Data Systems and Network Operations Supervisor - McMurdo, Antarctica (Austral Summer 2025)

GHG Corporation; Região Geográfica Intermediária de Campo Grande; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 100.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An established industry player is seeking a Data Systems and Network Operations Supervisor to lead their network operations team. This full-time, seasonal position in Antarctica involves overseeing server management, ensuring compliance with IT standards, and providing technical leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Windows and a strong background in project management. This role offers unique opportunities for professional growth while providing all expenses paid during deployment, including meals and lodging. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in a challenging environment!

Serviços

All expenses paid while on-ice

Meals provided

Lodging provided

Medical gear provided

Travel to and from Antarctica covered

Qualificações

• Minimum two years of experience as a Technical Lead or Supervisor.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills are required.
• Applicable technical and professional certifications preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise the network operations team and ensure compliance with policies.
• Manage server assets and oversee project implementation.
• Provide professional technical leadership and support staff development.

Conhecimentos

Technical Leadership

Microsoft Windows

Basic Networking

Windows Server Management

Active Directory Management

Project Management

Documentation Writing

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Formação académica

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Purpose

The Data Systems and Network Operations Supervisor position is responsible for team development, technical leadership, and supervising the network operations team within the IT division. Responsible for the administration, maintenance and troubleshooting of all servers, network operating systems, backup systems and production database servers. Ensures that all systems meet the program standards for the production environments. Responsible for the quality and timeliness of deliverables and implementation planning and execution within the Network Operations group. Responsible for compliance with existing ASC and Information Technology policies/procedures and direction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct role in data center operations & backup tape management.
• Support the backup management application and Tape library.
• Vendor coordination for offsite data protection.
• Server asset (Physical & Virtual) management.
• Backup, Restore monitoring & Trouble shooting.
• Work with engineers to diagnose and repair hardware problems in lab environments.
• Document and communicate status, procedures, and plans.
• Responsible for project implementation and delivery. This includes implementation tasking and scheduling. Prepare and maintain project and service records and reports and correspondence per ASC and IT policies and procedures as assigned.
• Ensure that assigned deliverables are accomplished to acceptable levels of quality and performance on schedule.
• Provide professional technical leadership to staff to establish a working environment consistent with Division goals and objectives. Encourage professional development, performance evaluations, team building, coordination, and cooperation.
• Work with management to determine project staffing and resource allocation requirements.
• Responsible for managing staff as assigned by IT Management. Oversee and assign daily tasking of staff. Responsible for implementing Information Technology standards, policies, and procedures for the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) as related to and required by the responsibilities of the assigned WBS.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring that safety is the highest priority on the jobsite.
• Handle confidential matters (e.g., management reports) in accordance with management policy.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residence is required.
• BA/BS degree required. Degree in Computer Science or related field strongly preferred. Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Minimum two years of experience as a Technical Lead or Supervisor.
• Six years of experience with Microsoft Windows is mandatory.
• Basic networking, Windows Server management, Active Directory management, and MS Office knowledge are a must.
• Strong organizational, verbal/written communication skills, and leadership ability are required.
• Documentation writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision and in a team environment.
• Applicable technical and professional certifications preferred.
• Project management experience strongly preferred.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity.
• Organizational Skills.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.

Physical requirements

• Deployment will be required in this position. The individual in the position must successfully complete the physical and dental examinations as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.
• Complies with applicable safety, environment, health, and waste management policies and procedures.
• Individual must be capable of operating a standard desktop computer; must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Position Expectations

• This is a full-time, seasonal position located in Antarctica.
• All expenses paid while on-ice; meals, lodging, medical, gear, travel to and from Antarctica.
• Employment will require candidate obtaining a public trust clearance
• Performance Period: Oct2025-Feb2026

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer as defined by the EEOC