[gnhlug-jobs] Senior UNIX Systems Architect Job Opportunity

[Kevin D. Clark]

[I am just forwarding this along.   --kevin]



From: "Courtney Homer" <chomer at careerencore.com>
Subject: Senior UNIX Systems Architect Job Opportunity
To: 
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:00:57 -0700

[....]

I am working on an exclusive basis with an Internet TV ASP to help them
hire a Senior Linux Systems Architect for their Cambridge, MA office.
This role will report to the Director of Operations.  It is a unique
opportunity to run the systems side of a growing organization.
Compensation is very competitive; up to $140K base plus bonus and stock
options.  Follows is the job description.  

 

Are their any list serves, user groups, job boards, etc. that you'd
recommend I connect with?  Certainly , if you are open to forwarding
these details along to your network that would be wonderful.  Many
thanks in advance for any help you can offer me!  

 

Regarding myself and my boutique technology recruiting firm,
CareerEncore, I've passed my personal bio at the bottom of this message
so you have a sense of my background.

 

I look forward to hearing from you!

Courtney

 

Courtney S. Homer

CareerEncore, LLC

(617) 242-4443

chomer at careerencore.com

 

Job-1273 <mailto:chomer at careerencore.com?Subject=Response_to_Job%2D1273>
- Senior UNIX Systems Architect 

Skills:  

Description:  The Senior UNIX Systems Architect will build, deploy and
maintain production systems in a 24/7 environment. These systems provide
services to the Company's applications in a high density, fault-tolerant
data center environment, and must be scalable, reliable and responsive. 

Responsibilities:
*The Senior UNIX Systems Architect will work very closely with the
Engineering, QA, and Professional Services to ensure that their systems
are well architected and maintainable. 
*The Architect will write and maintain all scripts and will monitor,
detect and resolve issues within the systems and application. 
*Install and configure UNIX servers and networking components in
production, QA and development environments.
*Provide detailed documentation of systems issues and 24/7 emergency
support.
*Mentor junior systems administrators and work closely to help diagnose
customer support incidents.

Requirements:
*10+ years with UNIX systems administration (CENT OS preferred).
*10+ years experience working in a data center (co-location)
environment. 
*Extensive experience working with Apache and Tomcat.
*Strong knowledge of Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP) and configuring
network components.
*10+ years experience deploying and supporting servers in a 7/24
production environment.
*10+ years with a scripting language such as python, Perl, PHP, etc.
*Experience supporting SAN or NAS technologies (NetApp),
*Experience supporting Network Appliance Fileservers (270, 3020).
*Experience supporting databases (MS SQL preferred).
*The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of urgency and high
energy level, react to situations quickly and decisively.
*Strong work ethic, resourceful and innovative at tackling complex
challenges in a timely matter.
*Flexible and adaptable, ideal candidate should be able to switch gears
in various high-stress situations and apply themselves to quickly
learning new technologies and adopting new methodologies.
*Strong communication skills and attention to detail, keeps others in
the company informed and up to date on his or her priorities, current
tasks and work completed. 
*Customer Focus and strong commitment to product quality. Champions the
product and the customer's needs and implements a model of continuous
improvement in both company goals and project-related task.
*Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field required.

Rate: Open,   Job Type: Permanent,   Number Of Openings: 1,   Location:
Cambridge, MA

 

 

Courtney Homer's Bio:

 

Courtney is the Principle of CareerEncore, LLC, a boutique search firm
focused on the software industry within the Greater Boston area. Her
professional background includes over a decade of experience in the
technology industry and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Prior to CareerEncore, Courtney was a founding member of a leading
search firm's Technology Division. During her tenure, she grew the
Division's revenue from $153K to $2.9M, while personally generating and
completing an average of 80 searches per year ranging from entry level
to CEO. 

Courtney is focused and dedicated to her client base. She represents a
breadth of talented candidates accessed through her years within
Boston's technology space and from her membership within an independent
recruiter network. Courtney's clients frequently describe her as
trustworthy, responsive, consistently on-target and a partner.
Personally, she prides herself on her integrity. Courtney can be reached
at CHomer at CareerEncore.com and (617) 242-4443.

______________________________________

Courtney Homer | CareerEncore, LLC

(617) 242-4443     | chomer at careerencore.com