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Infectious Diseases Institute

Accounting & FinanceFull-time

Intern Volunteer– Server Systems Administration

Kampala
Full-time
Deadline 2026-06-26
Posted 3 weeks ago

Role overview

What you'll be stepping into

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Assist with installing and configuring server software and hardware under supervision.

  • Support in managing network servers and technology tools, learning from senior administrators.

  • Help in setting up accounts for new ACE HPC users as guided by the systems team.

  • Provide first-line technical support to ACE HPC users and escalate issues when needed.

  • Monitor system performance and support maintenance tasks alongside senior staff.

  • Participate in troubleshooting system issues and outages as part of the support team.

  • Assist in implementing security measures, including access controls, backups, and firewalls.

  • Contribute to upgrading systems with new releases and models, under staff supervision.

  • Learn and develop expertise in training staff on new technologies (e.g., Slurm), with mentorship.

  • Help build and maintain internal documentation, including wikis, manuals, and IT policies.

  • Attend cyberinfrastructure and change request meetings for exposure and note-taking.

  • Provide IT technical support during workshops, assisting bioinformatics lecturers and trainers.

  • Undertake other assigned duties, contributing to the smooth operation of ACE systems and activities.

 

Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a Bachelor’s degree in software engineering from a recognized institution

Person Specification

 

  • A recent graduate (within the last year) with a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from a recognized institution.

  • Proficient in Linux/Unix and Python programming languages.

  • Knowledge of R and JavaScript programming languages.

  • Knowledge of operating systems, specifically Windows and Linux.

  • Familiarity with server hardware.

  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS.

  • Understanding of networks, including Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).

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