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Data Operations Analyst
CIRES/NSIDC Professional Research Assistant

The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), http://nsidc.org , at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) in Boulder, serves as a national information and referral center in support of snow and ice research. NSIDC manages and distributes scientific data, creates tools for data access, supports data users, performs scientific research, and educates the public about the cryosphere. NSIDC is also one of eight Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) participating in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) satellite program.

Job Overview

The Data Operations group is responsible for operating the EOSDIS Core System (ECS), which supports data from the NASA Terra, Aqua and ICESat spacecraft platforms, as well as other NSIDC data systems to further the NSIDC science mission. Data Operations is also responsible for data management of more than 650 data sets as well as defining data archival policies for the data center. Data Operations Analyst responsibilities are broad and variable, and will include:

• Performs daily operation of EOSDIS Core System:
• Monitors ingest and archival of polar orbiting satellite data
• Monitors data distribution
• Troubleshoots and resolves system problems
• Performs system performance tuning
• Logs problem reports and configuration changes
• Participates in ECS development activities and system regression testing.
• Defines, implements, and monitors ingest/archive/distribution processes for polar orbiting satellite data, station data, and rescued datasets.
• Performs migration of scientific data between mass storage systems.
• Organizes and achieves coordinated data system objectives while working with various data center departments.
• Authors and implements system documentation and operational procedures.

Duties may also include one or more of the following:

• Develops scripts to extend or enhance the automation of Operational processes.
• Administers tape and disk archives and establishes data archival policies.
• Performs data processing, ensuring accuracy and quality of science data and developing processes as required.
• Leads data management activities including implementing data access policies, managing archival metadata inventories, and overseeing data migration activities.
• Supervises Data Operations students, overseeing task assignment and completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
• Working knowledge of UNIX operating system and associated editors
• Experience with Perl or Unix shell scripting or programming languages such as C
• Experience with Windows and MS Office products
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with others in a highly interactive team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a calm, productive manner

Highly Desirable

• Data management experience with digital data archives of remote sensing or climate monitoring data
• Familiarity with tape libraries and/or mass storage systems
• Familiarity with SAN and/or StorNext file systems

The position will be filled as a Professional Research Assistant at the University of Colorado at Boulder and will be eligible for employee benefits, including 22 days of vacation per year and an excellent savings plan. The job will remain open until filled. To apply, email jobs@cires.colorado.edu, or mail or fax (303.492.1149), the job code NSIDC-19, a letter of interest, full resume, salary history, and names and contact information of three references to:

CIRES Human Resources
Job Code NSIDC-19
216 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0216

The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

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