Scientific Data Infrastructure Specialist (iRODS)

SIGRA; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32–36 hour contract

Competitive gross salary FWG55/60

Holiday allowance 8.33%

Travel allowance per km

Free parking

AVL Academy education

Active staff association

Job summary

The Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam seeks a Technical Administrator to manage and further develop our iRODS-based data infrastructure. You ensure secure, reliable storage for research data, from small files to 100+ GB datasets, across fast to cold storage tiers, enabling scientists to access what they need quickly.

You will work with researchers and IT colleagues, resolve tickets, contribute to ICT projects, and help steer the future IT landscape for scientific research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level HBO in ICT or equivalent.
• Experience with Linux and scripting languages (Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, Bash).
• Knowledge of research data management and iRODS.
• Client- and results-oriented with a focus on quality.
• Analytical and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Good English (Dutch is a plus).
• Structured, project-based and efficient working approach.

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage and optimise iRODS-based data infrastructure; ensure secure, fast storage across tiers.
• Help shape strategic IT decisions for scientific research.
• Resolve tickets and support users with the data infrastructure.
• Contribute to ICT projects and develop new solutions.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues and external suppliers to improve ICT systems.

Skills

Linux

Python

C++

C#

JavaScript

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in ICT (hbo)

Tools

PostgreSQL

Azure cloud storage

Job description

The Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam seeks a Technical Administrator to manage and further develop our iRODS-based data infrastructure. You ensure secure, reliable storage for research data, from small files to 100+ GB datasets, across fast to cold storage tiers, enabling scientists to access what they need quickly.

You will work with researchers and IT colleagues, resolve tickets, contribute to ICT projects, and help steer the future IT landscape for scientific research.