[lug] Fwd: Need Sys Admin

[Jeffrey Haemer]

Anyone interested in a sysadmin job in Boulder?

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From: Marcia Derr <marcia.derr at gmail.com>
Date: Feb 5, 2008 11:18 AM
Subject: Need Sys Admin
To: Jeffrey Haemer <jeffrey.haemer at gmail.com>
Cc: "Marcia A. Derr" <marcia.derr at pearsonkt.com>


Our sys admin is leaving and we need someone else real soon now.
Know anyone?
They can email me and I'll pass it on to the hiring manager.
My work email is marcia.derr at pearsonkt.com.

I've attached the (*.doc) job post and included it below in text.

Marcia
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System Administrator/Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The System Administrator/Manager is responsible for the design,
installation, configuration, administration, tuning, and optimization
of UNIX/Linux and Windows servers, workstations, networks, and related
software and components to achieve highly available and high
performance applications and services.

This position is a largely independent one requiring initiative and
individual responsibility.

COMPANY
Pearson's Knowledge Technologies Group is a small division of Pearson
PLC.  Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson is the global
leader in educational publishing, providing quality print and digital
content, assessment tools, and educational services to help students
of all ages learn. Pearson (NYSE: PSO) is an international media
company; in addition to education, Pearson's primary operations
include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group.
The Knowledge Technologies Group of Pearson develops educational and
other text understanding software services for the K-12, higher
education, and government markets.  The company, based in Boulder, CO,
offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits and bonus
opportunities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

•       Responsible for the installation, configuration, and daily
maintenance of Linux, Macintosh, and Windows servers, workstations,
and networks in both development and production environments.
•       Perform file system configuration and management. Define and perform
system backups and recovery procedures.
•       Responsible for the coordination and/or execution of daily tasks
required for the maintenance of adequate system security including
passwords, systems rights, scripts, etc.
•       Responsible for scheduling and implementation of periodic
maintenance of systems hardware and software. Including, but not
limited to, new OS releases and vendor supplied patches, hardware
upgrades, and system drivers.
•       Establish and implement policies, procedures, and technologies to
protect confidential information while allowing appropriate access.
•       Responsible for suggesting methods to improve areas of operations,
processes, efficiency, and service to the various customers groups.
•       Conduct research on new technologies, hardware, and products in
support of procurement and system development efforts. Prepare and
present recommendations and justifications on major hardware and
software purchase.
•       Monitor and test system performance to provide performance
statistics and reports for tuning and capacity planning purposes.
•       Generate and maintain different types of documentation, and
procedures as part of general systems support. Also have a strong
knowledge of several scripting languages (shell, perl, tcl, etc.) and
creation of automated tools.


QUALIFICATIONS

•       Bachelor degree in Computer or Technical related science or
equivalent work experience.
•       6 plus years of experience in UNIX/Linux and Windows systems
analysis and administration.


CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE

•       Experience working in a high availability, high visibility
production support environment.
•       Experience with firewall and vpn implementations.
•       Hands-on experience on hardware and software troubleshooting.
•       Familiarity with TCP/IP protocols and network hardware and
standards.
•       Understanding of High Availability, Business Continuity, and
Disaster Recovery concepts.
•       Excellent communication skills.
•       Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to
problem solving.
•       Ability to multi-task several mission critical tasks and projects
with little supervision.
•       Strong team player skills and ability to gain the respect of
customers, peers, and management.



-- 
Jeffrey Haemer <jeffrey.haemer at gmail.com>
720-837-8908 [cell]
http://goyishekop.blogspot.com
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