[BBLISA-jobs] Position Announcement (Academic, Waltham)

[Stephen Wadlow]

Posting on behalf of Jordan Pollack - pollack at brandeis.edu
He knows about this position, and I don't. Questions to him, please.  
:)

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Job Title:  Systems Administrator
Job ID: 526689
Location: Brandeis - Waltham Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:  Regular

You can view and apply for this job at:  
	https://pay.brandeis.edu/psp/HPROD91/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_EMP.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=526689&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

The Computer Science department at Brandeis University is looking for a 
Systems Administrator to support a network of Linux/Unix workstations 
and servers for the faculty, staff and students of the Computer Science 
department. This person will maintain regular backups of critical 
research and teaching data. To instruct neophyte users on surviving in a 
Unix-centric environment (we don't support Windows on our segment of the 
campus network).

Examples of Key Responsibilities:

Maintains a network of 20 core servers, 75+ faculty and research 
servers, and approximately 50 workstations, running Red Hat Linux and 
Mac OS; perform regular software updates and data backups.
Works with University IT Security team and coordinates with Science 
Division team to identify and remediate potential security issues.
Assists faculty and graduate students in planning, purchasing, and 
deploying additional computing resources.
Implements appropriate improvements to the department's computing 
infrastructure
Supervises undergraduate workers
Assists users with their Linux/Unix usage problems

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required plus 5-8 years experience

Must have experience in administering heterogeneous Linux/Unix 
environment. Requires current knowledge of RFCs and BCPs pertaining to 
mail, web, DNS, NFS, backups and other technologies as they evolve. 
Absolutely must keep abreast of current trends in security in a 
networked environment.

Closing Statement:

Brandeis University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 
and encourages minorities, women, disabled individuals, and eligible 
veterans to apply. It is the policy of the University not to 
discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, 
ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic 
information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or on the 
basis of any other legally protected category.