[Hidden-tech] job posting: PT Windows/Unix system administrator

[Lisa Ballesteros]

The Department of Computer Science at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, 
MA has an opening for a Windows/Unix system administrator to work half time.   
The department's computing facilities include a Windows server, three Linux 
servers, and approximately 40 workstations running Windows, Linux, and 
MacOS.  The candidate will be responsible for rearchitecting and maintaining 
the system as well as purchasing and installing new equipment such as a file 
server and backup system.  The candidate will also be responsible for 
supporting the evolving software and hardware needs of the department. 

Responsibilities include the following: 

1. Assist with budget creation and assess long-term needs such as hardware 
upgrades. 

2. Interface with vendors and purchase new hardware/software. 

3. Install and configure new hardware and software including specialized 
research and classroom technology.   

4. Maintain and upgrade the system. 

5. Monitor and maintain system security. 

6. Manage user accounts for approximately 6 faculty and 50 students. 

7. Troubleshoot day-to-day problems of faculty and students. 

8. Manage student lab assistant(s). 

9. Assist faculty with selection of appropriate hardware/software for specific 
research and classroom projects where appropriate. 

10. Create and maintain technical support materials including FAQs and how- 
tos. 

Qualifications: 

Applicants should have 3 years of experience with Windows/Linux system 
administration as well as a BS/MS degree or equivalent experience.  In 
addition, applicants should have significant experience with network 
configuration, automated system installation, backups and restores, and 
maintenance of network and system security.  Technical writing skills are also 
desirable. 

To apply Submit letter of application, resume and names and contact 
information for three professional references to:  srollins at mtholyoke.edu.   
Anticipated start date is August 1, 2005 

Mount Holyoke College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer 
committed to fostering multicultural diversity in its staff, faculty and 
students.  Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. 






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