[BBLISA-jobs] The Boston Globe - Systems Administrator

[Mike Devlin]

   *System Administrator*

The Systems Administrator maintains the operations of server machines, core
operating software, application performance, and connectivity between
servers and the switches and routers.  This position is responsible for the
server’s uptime and availability, and must respond at all times and act
quickly to resolve any problems that arise which jeopardize the client’s
ability to interact with our products or an employee’s ability to interact
with our systems.  Has a comprehensive understanding of the organization's
software and hardware systems. Anticipates, identifies and articulates
problem areas and develops preventative solutions. Works with a high degree
of independence on projects with little or no precedent and resolves complex
problems. Guides and trains other support engineers.This position is part of
a small but motivated team of professionals with focused responsibilities
and broad opportunities for technology exposure.


*Responsibilities:*

   - Monitor server machines and server software at all times, either
   through manual or automatic processes.
   - Respond quickly to degraded system performance.
   - Responsible for monitoring system security and for taking proper steps
   to prevent and detect security breaches.
   - Troubleshoot system and network problems in systematic manner.
   - Research new technical solutions.
   - Proactively communicate system-related issues to management and the
   user community.
   - Monitor every aspect of the server machines in order to identify
   opportunities for better system performance and elimination of recurring
   system problems.
   - Manage all server machine resources, such as available disk space,
   memory, and cpu utilization, and notify management when greater resources
   are needed
   - Install new server software, including pre-installation benchmark
   testing, and quality control after installing.
   - Assist with designing robust backup schedules and perform restorations.
   - Manage email distribution lists.
   - Maintain systems to the security and operational standards of the
   NYTimes Co.
   - On a rotating basis serve as the on-call system administrator
   responding to critical problems.


*Qualifications:*



   - Undergraduate degree or 2 years or more of experience managing a medium
   or large size UNIX environment.
   - Knowledge of at least one of the following: Sun Solaris, Linux or other
   major UNIX OS., firewall, sendmail, NFS, DNS, NIS and system utilities.
   - Experience with web server software such as Nginx or Apache and
   databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
   - Experience with shell scripts (bourne, awk, sed), and basic programming
   in Python or Perl.
   - Experience with configuration management systems such as Puppet or
   CFengine a plus.
   - Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
   - Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver projects on time.
   - Ability to maintain focus and perspective in a busy, time-critical
   production environment.
   - Ability to work under minimal supervision and travel to where external
   servers are housed.
   - Available for 24 hours on-call on a rotational basis.
   - Ability to troubleshoot hardware failures.
   - Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking.

 To apply go to:

https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/career?company=nytimesco&career_job_req_id=3142&career_ns=job_listing
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