Science Systems And Applications, Inc

Software Systems Operations Administrator

Science Systems And Applications, Inc • $90K — $120K *
Lanham, MD 20706In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) with 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments, including Bash scripting.
  • Strong SQL proficiency, preferably with RDBMS like SAP ASE.
  • Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN).

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and troubleshoot daily production activities in ODPS.
  • Collaborate with science and web teams to integrate new scientific processes into the ODPS.
  • Coordinate data flows between ODPS and AWS S3 buckets.
  • Support processing tests without disrupting near-real-time activities.
  • Perform administrative configurations for new hardware and data workflows.
  • Respond to user inquiries in the OB-DAAC forum.
  • Work with system engineers to resolve hardware and network issues.
  • Document technical processes and procedures for ODPS.

Benefits

  • On-site position in Greenbelt, MD.
  • Opportunity to work with complex Earth science datasets.
  • Engage in collaborative projects with science and technical teams.
  • Exposure to AWS cloud technologies and environments.
  • Involvement in continuous optimization of significant data workflows.
Full Job Description
This role is critical to the daily operations, configuration, and stability of the Ocean Data Processing System (ODPS) and the OB.DAAC. Serving as the crucial link between complex Earth science datasets and the software and infrastructure that processes them, you will utilize complex SQL queries and shell scripting to troubleshoot and optimize massive, high-volume data workflows.Beyond daily operations, you will also support scientific software, tools, and services-integrating, monitoring, and developing specialized solutions for the distribution and management of current and future Earth science datasets.The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of data pipeline operations and software systems support, ensuring mission-critical systems run seamlessly across both on-premises servers and AWS Cloud environments.

This is an on-site position in Greenbelt, MD.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor daily production and distribution activity in ODPS including diagnosing errors in log files and identifying missing or incorrect products.
  • Collaborate with OEL science-team members to integrate complex standalone scientific processes within the ODPS framework to produce new processing workflows.
  • Collaborate with the OEL web team to resolve issues related to ODPS.
  • Collaborate with the OEL AWS-cloud team to coordinate and manage data flows from ODPS to designated AWS-based S3 buckets.
  • Support a variety of processing tests for the OBPG science team within the ODPS framework without impacting near-real-time (NRT) processing activity.
  • Perform administrative configuration in ODPS to support new processing and storage hardware, missions, data types, data-ingest workflows.
  • Respond to user posts in the OB-DAAC forum.
  • Collaborate with the OBPG system engineers to resolve hardware and network issues that affect ODPS, i.e. services unresponsive, disk errors, permission issues.
  • Compose technical documentation for the ODPS software components and operational procedures.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) and a minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency operating and developing in a Unix/Linux environment (including Bash scripting, SSH, and file system management).
  • Strong proficiency in SQL for RDBMS (SAP ASE or similar highly preferred).
  • Experience maintaining code using version control systems (e.g., Git, Subversion/SVN).


Desired Qualifications:
  • AWS experience or AWS certification.
  • Python proficiency.
  • Scientific-based background or knowledge of handling large scientific datasets.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment.
  • Familiarity with web development concepts as they relate to application support.


Note: The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications, and other job-related criteria deemed relevant to the position.

About Science Systems And Applications, Inc

Science Systems and Applications specializes in scientific, engineering, and IT support services. Their engineers design and build technology to gather accurate data that keeps them informed. They provide information technology solutions to meet the needs of customers and their end users.

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