Permanent - Full Time
Based in Rotorua
- We have an exciting opportunity to join our Information Technology Team.
- We are looking for a talented computing engineer who is up for the challenge of working in a dynamic and ever-changing IT environment.
- This role is focused on supporting of our Scientists with a range of information technology challenges with a major focus on services and software running in a Linux environment.
- Interest, skills and experience across a range of platforms including cloud-based services or high-performance computing infrastructures would be advantageous.
- Training in some areas of specialty relating to science needs will be provided.
Scion specialises in research, science and technology development for the forestry industry, wood products and wood-derived materials and other biomaterials. Specialists in propagation and forest management, we lead new technology development for renewables, bioproducts and energy and the establishment of a broader based circular bioeconomy.
Key accountabilities:
- Responsible for management and maintenance of Linux platforms working with Science and the wider IT team to ensure platforms are functionally fit for purpose, reliable and secure.
- Provide specialist applications support including support for bioinformatics and data science disciplines.
- Advocate for and support process automation of science workloads to achieve science and operational outcomes and impacts.
- Support the services that provide rapid deployment of environments to meet science demand.
To be successful in this role, your skills and experience will include:
- Degree in information technology, computer science or related disciplines.
- Experienced Linux administrator in an organisation with complex IT needs.
- Experience with science or technical services organisations will be an advantage.
- Excellence in building key relationships and trust and ability to influence others.
- Ability to support projects with complex technology needs, where collaboration across the organisation and across IT is required.
- Interest in and awareness of new developments in technology, an ability to evaluate and test, and help others to do the same.
Why Scion?
We are home to creative science minds and have a vibrant culture ensuring employees can pursue innovation and excellence in their science delivery, right at the heart of New Zealand's forest industry. Scion offers an enviable working environment with excellent work/life balance initiatives, we are proud to offer:
- A great career that enables positive outcomes for Aotearoa, New Zealand.
- Flexible work options including a 9-day fortnight.
- Continuous professional development.
- An enviable work environment with an enjoyable collaborative culture.
- A demonstrated commitment to Good Employer/EEO principles.
- A great work location on the edge of Rotorua's world famous Whakarewarewa Forest.
Come and join us!
Applications close on 28 April 2023
If you are interested in this role, do not delay your application, due to the urgency to fill this role we may hold interviews during the advertising period.
For further information and to apply online, please refer to our website: www.scionresearch.com
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