Here is a high-level overview of what a Posit administrator would be required to do.
Overview
This role covers the setup, configuration, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of Posit products (Workbench, Connect, and Package Manager) in accordance with system requirements and organizational policies.
Responsibilities
System Requirements : Ensure the target servers meet the system requirements for each Posit product (OS, CPU, RAM, disk space).
Network Configuration : Verify servers have access to the necessary repositories and allow inbound / outbound network traffic as required by each product (e.g., for license validation, package repositories).Installation of Posit Workbench (formerly RStudio Server Pro)Install R : Install the version of R to be used; multiple versions can be supported.
Install Python : Install the version of Python to be used; multiple versions can be supported.Install Quarto : Install the version of Quarto to be used; multiple versions can be supported.Install Workbench : Download and install the Posit Workbench package for your OS (e.g., .rpm for RHEL / CentOS, .deb for Ubuntu / Debian).Configure Workbench : Configure the Workbench through its configuration files (rserver.conf and rsession.conf), setting up users, session management, resource limits, etc.Start the Service : Start the Posit Package Manager service and ensure it runs on startup.Installation of Posit ConnectInstall Connect : Download and install the Posit Connect package for your OS.
Configure Connect : Edit the connect.gcfg configuration file to set up server URL, authentication methods, email notifications, and storage options.Set Up SSL : Configure SSL certificates for secure HTTP connections.Start the Service : Start the Posit Connect service and ensure it runs on startup.Testing : Publish content to Connect from RStudio (Posit Workbench) to confirm it is working as expected.Installation of Posit Package ManagerInstall Package Manager : Download and install the Posit Package Manager package for your OS.
Configure Repositories : Set up CRAN, Bioconductor, and custom package repositories in the Package Manager configuration.Configure Access : Set up access controls, including user authentication and permissions.Start the Service : Start the Workbench service and ensure it runs on startup.Ongoing MaintenanceUpdate and Patch Management : Regularly apply updates and patches to the Posit products and their dependencies.
License Management : Monitor license usage and renew licenses as needed.Support : Establish a support plan, either through internal teams or via Posit support.Thanks & Regards.
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Job details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : ContractJob function : AdministrativeIndustries : IT Services and IT Consulting and IT System Data ServicesHouston, TX
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