Institution

ALBA is the Spanish synchrotron light source, a large research infrastructure operating ten beamlines, complementary facilities, and an Electron Microscopy Center, this last in partnership with other institutions. Currently constructing multiple more beamlines, expanding the Electron Microscopy Center, and integrating advanced data analytics, it sums up a wide range of infrastructures geared toward finding solutions to societal challenges.

Institution

ALBA is the Spanish synchrotron light source, a large research infrastructure operating ten beamlines, complementary facilities, and an Electron Microscopy Center, this last in partnership with other institutions. Currently constructing multiple more beamlines, expanding the Electron Microscopy Center, and integrating advanced data analytics, it sums up a wide range of infrastructures geared toward finding solutions to societal challenges.
Located in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain), it is funded by the Spanish Government (Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación) and the Catalan Government (Generalitat de Catalunya, Departament de Recerca i Universitats). The synchrotron light produced by 3 GeV electrons is used by thousands of researchers to analyse and understand the properties and functionality of matter, spanning a wide variety of fields, such as catalytic research, health, energy production/storage, environmental research, communication technologies, or cultural heritage.
Our highly motivated staff works in a multidisciplinary work environment with an atmosphere formed by lived diversity, inclusion and respect for our colleagues. One of the goals of our gender equality plan is to reach parity within the Consortium’s different divisions and offices,



and several actions have been taken to encourage applications from women mostly in scientific, engineer and technical job positions.
Located close to Barcelona in a natural park and well connected by car and public transportation, with excellent connectivity to the world and an employer who understands the importance of life-work balance.
Facing an upgrade to ALBA II, a 4th generation facility, which will increase dramatically brightness and coherent flux, ALBA is in a phase of growth and dynamics. Being a part of the ALBA team will promote your career and will give you the opportunities to explore new territories.
For more information, you can take a look on our history watching this video:

Tasks

The candidate will join the IT Systems Section within the Computing Division, contributing to IT system administration (including project management, installation, maintenance, and support) and assisting with user support for IT services.
We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator with a proven track record of supporting hundreds of users, ideally in an international environment. The idóneo candidate will also have solid expertise in managing large-scale IT infrastructures, encompassing thousands of connected devices, hundreds of servers, and numerous end-user systems.

Key Responsibilities Of The IT Systems Administrator





- Designing and implementing IT systems projects.
- Managing and maintaining existing IT infrastructures.
- Ensuring the proper administration and operation of assigned IT services.
- Running procurement processes to acquire the necessary equipment and services for maintaining IT systems.
- Providing technical support to end users, resolving incidents and service requests.
- Collaborating effectively as part of a team with other IT Systems Administrators.

Requirements

The requirements for participation must be met on the date of the deadline for the submission of applications and will be accredited by means of the CV attached to it, without prejudice to the power of the selection body to require the contribution of the originals of the certifications accrediting the qualifications, training and work experience invoked in the CV.
Applications that do not present the aforementioned or required documentation during the selection procedure will not be accepted.

Formal Education

- University degree in Computer Engineering or an equivalent qualification. Final-year students may also be considered, provided they have completed at least 180 ECTS credits.
- Alternatively, CFGS in ASIX (Administration of networked computing systems) will also be considered.

System Administration

- All candidates, regardless of the formal education, must have at least 5 years of demonstrable experience in administering, designing architecture or leading deployment projects in IT infrastructures with hundreds of networked devices.

The position requires speaking and writing English fluently (equivalent to C1 level).

Selection Process Development

The selection will be carried out through

📌 3 IT Systems Administrators (Barcelona)
🏢 ALBA Synchrotron
📍 Barcelona