Science & Engineering IT Systems Specialist

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park, CA seeks a dynamic Science and Engineering Associate2 to deploy and support cutting-edge scientific computing infrastructure. You will support experiments like the Vera C.

Rubin Observatory and work on the X-Ray Laser project, contributing to software and hardware systems across cores and facilities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience, with strong automation, Linux, and networking skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related scientific discipline plus three years of equivalent work experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience with Linux operating systems, scripting, and automation for system administration and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead tasks, mentor junior staff, and communicate with technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, validate, and deploy servers and workstations.
• Develop automation scripts using Ansible, Bash, and Python to streamline tasks.
• Maintain and update DCIM databases, and manage inventory and asset tracking.
• Provide operational support for computing hardware, storage, and networking infrastructure.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to meet project deliverables.

Skills

Ansible

Bash

Python

Linux

Network administration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related scientific discipline

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park, CA seeks a dynamic Science and Engineering Associate2 to deploy and support cutting-edge scientific computing infrastructure. You will support experiments like the Vera C.

Rubin Observatory and work on the X-Ray Laser project, contributing to software and hardware systems across cores and facilities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience, with strong automation, Linux, and networking skills.