Systems Automation Engineer

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has multiple openings for a Systems Automation Engineer in Berkeley, CA.

Duties: Implement endpoint solutions for patching, policy enforcement, software distribution, and asset management for Windows, Mac, and Linux workstations, using existing BigFix, Active Directory, and JAMF infrastructure. Perform on-call Develop scripts and utilities to automate and monitor tasks using bash, PowerShell, python, and other common scripting languages. Develop and maintain web applications for managing equipment inventories, software licenses, and customer portals using Ruby, Javascript, PHP and other languages. System administration of Linux and Windows servers supporting Endpoint Computing infrastructure. Deploy and manage scripts, GPOs, and fixlets using for BigFix and Active Directory. Research and implement automated Linux deployment using Ansible, Puppet, Warewulf, cfengine and other tools. Research and implement systems to automate VM provisioning using VMware and cloud services. Assist and support the use of automation tools by other administrators, engineers and technicians. Produce clear, well-written documentation of applications, procedures, and methods. Maintain accurate Configuration Management Databases (CMDB) of server and workstation deployments. Provide end user support for servers and workstations, responding to direct communications from customers, and team members. Maintain accurate records of all customer and project work using ServiceNow ticket platform. Participate in weekly team meetings for the planning and tracking of projects and activities and quarterly meetings with key stakeholders to communicate plans and acquire feedback. Work closely with the cyber security team to identify and evaluate emerging threats, trends, and regulatory requirements, and recommend new products and strategies to manage them. Maintain test and production environments for supported applications and help develop long term endpoint management and workstation support strategies. May telecommute.

Benefits: This full salary range of this position is between $109,179 to $146,196 per year depending upon

candidates’ full skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.

Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Software, or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a software engineering-related occupation. Position requires:

1.               Developing scripts using PowerShell, python, bash, VBScript, or Perl;

2.               Deploying, configuring, and maintaining Linux systems: Ubuntu and CentOS;

3.               Developing user-friendly web or client-server applications using Ruby, PHP, Python, or Javascript;

4.               Developing and consuming services via web APIs;

5.               Database management and administration including upgrades, modifications, maintenance and backup;

6.               Cyber security compliance and enforcement through automated remediation;

7.               Antivirus management;

8.               Software packaging, distribution and license management;

9.               Managing Windows domains using Active Directory;

10.            Networking concepts including routing, firewalls, and ACLs; and

11.            Working with IT support ticketing systems.

This position is eligible for LBNL’s Employee Referral Program benefit(s).

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