[Shacs] [Fwd: Job Posting: Texas A&M Ag Program (full time)]

[Dr. Tim McGuire]

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Position Title:  Systems Administrator 
   
Hiring Unit:  Ecosystem Science & Management
    
NOV Number:  02806
    
Major/Essential Duties of Job:  Troubleshoots problems with networks,
web services, e-mail services, cluster/grid computing services, database
services, and file services. 

Manage 20+ Linux systems in cluster environment, ensuring maximum uptime
of the servers. 

Coordinate with development team on new software/package installation,
scheduling releases of software updates, and other maintenance tasks. 

Assists a group of scientists and modelers with evaluation of new
technologies/software/solutions and provide reports and implementation
plans as needed. 

Monitor system logs and activity on all servers and devices. 

Maintains a broad knowledge of operating systems, programming languages
and hardware. 

Provide scientists and modelers with purchasing, ordering, and inventory
support. 
   
Required Education:  BS Computer Science or related field    
    
Required Experience:  2 years experience in Systems Administration and 2
years experience in Linux/Unix systems, including Solaris, Linux
C++/Java development 
   
Preferred Experience:  Advanced knowledge and 1 year experience in
troubleshooting of Linux (Centos/Solaris)    
Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills:  Knowledge of Apache,
POSTGRESQL and Mysql servers; knowledge and troubleshooting skills with
Perl and/or SHELL scripts; development abilities in C++/Java, knowledge
and troubleshooting skills with ROCKS cluster software or similar and
working knowledge of web application security, vulnerabilities and
countermeasures.  
  
Preferred special knowledge, abilities, and skills:  Advanced
programming skills in C++ and Java    
Comments to Applicants  Must have ability to: establish effective
working relationships, learn new skills quickly, effectively communicate
issues and resolutions to all levels of the organization and maintain
confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information. 

Must have valid drivers license. 


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Timothy J. McGuire, Ph.D.
Department of Computer Science
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas  77341-2090
(936)294-1571	mcguire at shsu.edu	http://www.shsu.edu/~csc_tjm/