Digital Archivist

Description:

Responsibilities:

· Work with clients to help them select digital content to send for preservation.

· Analyze files using our custom-built software, Python scripts, Excel, and Linux.

· Process files through our Digital Preservation Application.

· Manage LTO data tapes.

The position requires 1-2 partial days a week of working in the office or data center (both in downtown Los Angeles), but a majority of work can be performed from home.

You will gain experience in:

· How secure data centers operate

· Digital preservation physicality: swap drives in servers and tape libraries, change cables

· Python scripting and Linux commands

· Deep analysis of extracted and embedded metadata from all types of files

· Understanding how digital content is created and preserved across diverse communities

· Finding hidden errors in data and performing forensic analysis

· Restoring data from obsolete storage media carriers and backup systems

· Data security practices