System Administrator and Programmer

Engineering a world of possibilities

The Payne Institute Earth Observation Group (EOG) is accepting applications for a computer system administrator and programmer. This position includes managing EOG’s satellite data ingestion/processing/distribution pipeline, plus data access via the internet. Programming tasks will include development of automation tools to increase the efficiency and stability of the pipeline, plus user interfaces for specialized software modules.

EOG runs proprietary software and scripts in house and is adapting cloud platforms for data processing. You will learn how to operate the in-house tools while working with the team to adapt cloud platforms in the pipeline.

You will need to frequently communicate with the Mines Information Technology department for problem solving and adhere to the latest security requirements. You will also communicate with EOG team members to modify/grow the processing pipeline with limitations of resources in mind.

Primary Responsibilities:

• System administration and data management (70%)
  • Take the lead in managing the ingestion, processing, distribution, and archiving of satellite imagery and derived products
  • Use programming skills to develop tools to support missions
  • Establishing new product generation pipelines
  • Assist with website management and content creation (including web maps) for data distribution
  • Create report of system status and data access
• Programming (30%)
  • Participate in development and improvement of software for the monitoring of the product generation system, detection alerts, and user interfaces for specialized software modules to bypass bottlenecks

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• At least 2 years of experience working in Linux environments
• Ability to secure and hold U.S. security clearance in order to access federal records through NOAA

Preferred Qualifications

• Profound knowledge of Linux
• Knowledge of High-Performance Computing (HPC) task management (SLURM)
• Programming Skills
  (Required) Python, BASH
  (Optional) IDL, JavaScript, SQL, Matlab, Ruby
• Basic networking skills – VPN, Firewalls, Routing
• Deploying Virtual Machines (Docker)
• Familiar with web development
  • Bootstrap framework
  • Node.js
• Familiar with server administration
• Database management (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Web server management (Apache web server)
• Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Familiar with GIS and remote sensing applications
  • ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI
  • Web mapping tools (Leaflet, Google Map API, Mapbox, etc.)
  • Google Earth Engine
• Developing and maintaining web map to display data
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite - especially Excel

About Mines & Golden, CO 

 

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines. 

 

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023). 

 

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.  

 

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size. 

 

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?  

 

Look to Mines.