SKA Mid – Compute Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SKA Observatory Full time R500 000 - R1 500 000 per year

We are sharing this role on behalf of our partner, SARAO.

The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.

In South Africa, the SKAO is collaborating with SARAO to operate and support the construction of the mid-frequency telescope (SKA-Mid) in remote Karoo region.

The SKA-Mid Compute Systems Engineer supports the development, integration, and maintenance of computer hardware and related systems that enable the telescope technical and operational goals. This role focuses on implementing and maintaining reliable, secure, and well-performing infrastructure under guidance from senior staff.

The SKA-Mid Compute Systems Engineer contributes to the delivery and evolution of systems by deploying, monitoring, upgrading, diagnosing and fault-finding and restoring, applying systems engineering practices, supporting deployments, participating in infrastructure planning, and helping ensure systems remain aligned with SRE requirements. By collaborating across teams, the engineer contributes to building maintainable and scalable systems, supporting both ongoing project development and sustainable steady-state operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, implement and maintain computing systems and infrastructure
  • Monitor the infrastructure in place
  • Contribute to infrastructure planning and system integration efforts
  • Assist in performance tuning and reliability improvements
  • Apply basic automation and scripting to improve operations
  • Support containerized environments and cloud infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing

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