Unix System Administrator Position Announcement

Unix System Administrator - Code 0402.04W

Systems & Operations Department

The Unix System Administrator is a member of the Unix System Administration team that is responsible for achieving overall technical integrity for all AMS Unix servers within the context of the multi-platform networked computing environment of the AMS.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a solid understanding of multi-user operating systems, inter-process communication, file system concepts, design of consistent network-wide filesystem layouts, use of performance analysis to tune systems and monitor networks, network and distributed computing environments, principles of routing, network security, and client/server programming.
• Work well with other departments in providing the UNIX services necessary for their work. This includes problem analysis, solution proposal, detailed implementation planning within a controlled testing environment, and cutover with a solid fall-back option.
• Knowledge in current industry trends, specific product solutions, recommendations to management that fit well within the existing environment and position well for future changes.

Knowledge and experience in many of the following areas is required:

• UNIX operating systems (Solaris, Red Hat), file systems (lvm and zfs), clustering or other high availability means of file sharing (RAID, fibre channel SAN)
• Perl programming and UNIX shell scripting to automate system processes<
• LDAP server and clients, Apache servers, sendmail, subversion, RCS, CVS, wikis, java development environments
• Compiling and configuring open source software
• Network routing and security (NIS, DNS, OpenSSL/SSH, ACLs, certificates, vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection, vpns and firewalls)
• Relational databases (Ingres, SQL, Oracle, Postgres) both use and installation
• Hardware installation, troubleshooting, configuration; experience with kickstart and jumpstart

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent). 2 years related experience is desirable and a proven ability to acquire new technical knowledge and skill is necessary. Programming background, understanding of publishing on the internet, and familiarity with technical publishing are a plus.

Posting Date: 08-02-07
Closing Date: Until filled

To apply via email:

Send resume, salary requirement and references to: resumes@ams.org

To apply via postal mail:

Send resume, salary requirement and references to:

Human Resources - Job Code: 0402.04W
American Mathematical Society
201 Charles Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02940-6248
Phone: 401.455.4000
Fax: 401.455.4006

-- The AMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer --