<div dir="ltr">Good Start Genetics is seeking a Sr. Systems Administrator. Linux (RHEL & CentOS), Puppet, Isilon, AWS, VMware. <br><br>HIPPA, CLIA, FISMA, FDA, or other letters are a plus. <div><br></div><div>Temp or Permanent. Bonus & Options.<br><br>Full listing follows:<br><br><div><b>Company Overview</b></div><div>Based in Cambridge, Good Start Genetics, Inc. conducts genetic carrier screening for the reproductive market. Our clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory is CLIA and CAP certified. Good Start Genetics is building a great team with experienced professionals. Please visit <a href="http://www.goodstartgenetics.com">www.goodstartgenetics.com</a> for more company information.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Good Start Genetics is seeking a full-time Senior System Administrator – Linux/Unix</b></div><div>Hours: Regular full-time non-exempt employee, flex schedule negotiable<br></div><div><br></div><div>Good Start Genetics is searching for a full time Senior System Administrator to supervise and manage all aspects of our high-performance and general operations compute environments. This position reports to the Manager of IT.</div><div><br></div><div>The ideal candidate will have successfully managed large-scale compute environments comprising heterogeneous computing activities; experience handling both R&D/research environments and production clinical lab environments preferred. This role will include primary authority and hands-on responsibility for monitoring and maintaining our Linux compute environment, which includes an Isilon storage management system and HPC server farm. It also includes VMware environment and extensive AWS server and storage presence. The position is an extraordinary opportunity for a solid system administrator to acquire skills in the growing and fascinating biomedical/genetics domain of high-performance computing.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Responsibilities: </b></div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Strategize and design build-out of existing system, as required</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Monitor and proactively handle any issues with our Server Room and other compute resources</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Maintain system maintenance and activity logs, as well as the master service log (a regulatory requirement)</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Design and document SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for system administration activities</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Proactively resolve open issues with scientists or informatics team members, as needed</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Work collaboratively with scientists, computational biologists, software developers, and lab technicians to provide highly usable systems with high performance characteristics</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Proactively communicate risks, obstacles, and deficiencies in plans to manager and other stakeholders</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We are looking for team players who are willing to accept personal accountability for successful job performance and who have a willingness to learn new skills, as well as continually improve existing skill set. <br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Qualifications:</b></div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>BS in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, bioinformatics or related discipline; advanced degree a strong plus</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>A minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial product environment, large research organization, or equivalent</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Experience using Puppet, or similar tools, to manage a large scale Linux environment</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Experience administering Grid Engine, or similar job schedulers.</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Experience managing VMware, AWS or similar virtual environments</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Strong understanding of LDAP, Active Directory, SAML and related authentication methodologies.</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Scripting ability in at least one shell as well as at least one additional common scripting language (python, perl, etc.)</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Experience supporting in-house software developers, particularly in a Java environment, a strong plus; experience supporting computational biologists or other scientists a strong plus</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ancillary expertise in Windows server administration, Oracle databases, and/or network administration a plus; must be able to supervise and track such activities</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Excellent oral and written communication skills, superb customer service skills</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Familiarity with operating IT systems within HIPAA, CLIA, or other regulatory environments a plus</div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ability to work in a fast-paced and results-oriented startup environment</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>To Apply</b></div><div>To apply please email <a href="mailto:jfreimark@gsgenetics.com">jfreimark@gsgenetics.com</a> with a resume and cover letter which specifically addresses why you are interested in this positions, why you are qualified, specific examples of success in similar positions, your work style, and when you are available to begin working</div><div><br></div><div><b>Compensation: </b></div><div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Competitive salary, commensurate with experience</div><div>Benefits package available includes: Medical, Dental, Life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, bonus plan, paid vacation and holidays.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Jason Freimark<div>IT Manager</div><div>Good Start Genetics, Inc.</div><div><a href="mailto:jfreimark@gsgenetics.com" target="_blank">jfreimark@gsgenetics.com</a></div><div>617-714-0863</div></div></div>
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