Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:45:46 -0700 From: HR - Digifonica <hr@digifonica.com> To: freebsd-jobs@freebsd.org Subject: FreeBSD Systems Administration vacancy in Vancouver, BC Message-ID: <4485CD5A.6060303@digifonica.com>
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Digifonica Canada Limited is seeking a SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR to join their Burnaby office. POSITION SUMMARY The System Administrator will assist the Senior Systems Administrator in managing the efficient operation of the company's large multi-site network of production servers and Cisco routers/switches. This includes the management of resources related to equipment, information and financial. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for assisting with: 1.Overseeing all corporate and operational Unix production servers and Cisco 5300 routers/switches of a large, global, multi-site network using FreeBSD. 2.Maintaining, monitoring and configuring system and network. 3.Ensuring documentation, security and back-up processes are in place and current. 4.Scripting for task automation. 5.Ensuring consistency of server configurations. 6.Monitoring systems but looking at ways to always improve the current system. 7.Establishing /recommending policies on system use and services. 8.Ensuring high quality standards for equipment and network. 9.Working under general direction from senior management. 10.Any other duties as assigned. Human Resource Management None at this time. Information Resources 1.System monitoring 2.Documentation preparation 3.Scripting JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education Minimum: Formal education an asset. Previous Experience 2 – 3 years of system administration experience working with 50+ Unix servers in a multi-location environment Experience with, and a solid understanding of, networking /distributed computing environment concepts; understands principles of routing, client/server programming, etc. Technology: SNMP, PKI, MySQL and backup management Experience with global Unix architecture Extensive experience with FreeBSD Experience with Cisco i.e. CCNA level preferred Experience with TCP/IP networking protocols; ability to debug and program at the network level Experience installing / configuring DNS/BIND Experience with network security i.e. building firewalls, deploying authentication systems, deployment and management of VPN's or applying cryptography to network operations Experience with host security Experience developing / implementing a site disaster recovery plan Experience using relational databases and using MySQL Familiar with current releases and patches Familiar with current best practices. Key Competencies Communication skills: High Writing: able to write documentation, proposals, etc. Oral: able to communicate effectively with peers, management Computer Literacy: High Programming skills: Ability to program using Shell scripting Crisis management: Able to handle crisis in calm effective manner Organizational ability: High; multi-tasking abilities an asset Attention to detail: High in reference to quality and documentation Interpersonal skills: Strong External interactions: Co-location facilities Internal interactions: Operations and R&D personnel Decision-making skills: High; i.e. able to identify tasks which require automation and automate them Problem-solving skills: High; able to solve problems quickly and completely. Please send applications to: hr@digifonica.com
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