Employment

Network Engineer

The Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (www.sccwrp.org), an internationally-renowned, leading-edge scientific research organization in water and the environment, has an opening for a Network Engineer helping to support our Information Management Department. The ideal candidate will be someone who is eager to learn and grow while advancing within the organization.

In a research institution like SCCWRP, technology is crucial for success of each scientific venture. The technological needs vary from project to project, necessitating the integration of new technologies as research progresses. This work environment calls for someone who not only thrives on performing the routine duties of a network engineer but also embraces the challenges associated with adopting innovative solutions.

Duties:
• Maintain local area network and cloud infrastructure
• Oversee help desk staff responsible for desktop and software support
• Monitor security and backup/disaster recovery infrastructure
• Maintain audio/visual systems
• Work side-by-side with team members deploying new technology for research projects
• Serving as a primary point of contact for resolving server/network issues as well as project-specific IT issues for staff

Educational experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field

Professional experience requirements:
• Minimum 3 years administering Microsoft365
• Minimum 3 years Windows server
• Minimum 2 year managing virtualization platforms such as VMWare
• Minimum 2 year working with AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms
• Experience administering switches and firewalls
• Ability to write scripts (bash, python, or power shell)
• Expected to work as a member of a team
• Comprehensive written and verbal skills

Recommended experience:
• Linux server experience
• SQL server experience
• Background in web technology or languages
• Telephone/VOIP experience

What we offer:
• Competitive salary and extra-rich benefits package
• Expectation for career advancement
• Unique opportunity to work on a wide variety of technologies
• Hands-on mentoring and training
• Team-oriented atmosphere
• Feel good about helping your ocean environment

Job details:
• $80,000-$100,000/year
• Full-time, in-person only
• Location: Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Interested parties should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to networkengineer@sccwrp.org.

Posting date: 1/23/25

Freshwater Ecologist

The Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP) is seeking candidates for a researcher in ecohydrology. This permanent scientist position in our Biology Department will be working at the SCCWRP facility in Costa Mesa, California.

The Southern California Coastal Water Research Project Authority (www.sccwrp.org) is a government research institute that specializes in environmental research and transitioning research to management.

The position will support development of ecological models and tools that will be used to inform statewide and regional water management decisions. The candidate will work with a diverse team of researchers and agency staff to analyze ecological data sets to develop measures of ecological condition and examine how they respond to the complex interactions of hydrologic, habitat, and water quality stressors in California’s urban and agricultural environments. Initial projects are focused on ecohydrology; however, the candidate is expected to develop a unique research vision that complements other scientists in SCCWRP’s Biology Department and contributes to water resource management decisions in California and beyond.

The preferred candidate should have a Ph.D. (or comparable doctoral degree) in biology, ecology, environmental science, or hydrology with a background in stream ecology or freshwater biology and a working understanding of bioassessment, hydrology, and/or geomorphology. Strong data science and quantitative skills are desired. Experience with environmental experimental design is a plus. The position requires excellent communication skills and an ability to work with a broad range of research and management partners in a collaborative environment.

The salary range is commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a rich benefits package. Interested parties should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and professional references to ecohydrology@sccwrp.org. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. SCCWRP is an equal opportunity employer.

Posting date: 7/16/24