Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 15:49:32 -0400 From: jim@carroll.com To: <freebsd-jobs@freebsd.org> Subject: Resourceful BSD/Linux Network Administrator Message-ID: <auto-000070176936@carroll.com>
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Application Service Provider seeks resourceful BSD/Linux expert to manage our mission-critical datacenter network. You will support over 1,000 users at over 100 locations around the US, including our headquarters in Hackensack, NJ where you will be based. This is a great opportunity for dedicated, organized, self starter technology hound, who knows hardware, software and networking "cold". Someone who lives-and-breathes computers. This is a demanding, high visibility job. This is NOT a job for someone looking for an "easy gig". This is NOT a job for someone who wants to coast. This is a tough assignment -- but a truly great opportunity - for a hard-core tech "geek" who takes enormous pride in his or her work, and who's attention to detail is unmatched. Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve problems is a must. You will be on the front-line, interacting with top management every day. There is minimal bureaucracy. If you don't know your stuff "cold", the boss will know it and there will be no place to hide. The ideal candidate will be experienced administering BSD and or Linux servers and comfortable working with Cisco routers. Experience working in an ISP environment is a real plus. Don't bother applying if you are sloppy, used to working in big companies where lots of other people got work done for you. Please do NOT apply if you need somebody else to tell you minute-by-minute what to do next. Please do NOT apply if aren't prepared to run your own show. Please DO apply if are able to walk into any situation, no matter how chaotic, size-up exactly what needs to get done, figure out the solution from your own experience or from doing research, and then solve the problem using your own two hands and your own smarts. Exceptionally determined, driven, dedicated, resourceful people thrive here. Other's don't last. In this role you will: . Manage day-to-day operation of the company's FreeBSD servers . Ensure 24x7 data-center uptime . Maintain firewall . Maintain antivirus . Administer all servers (file/print, email, remote access, web) . Troubleshoot and resolve remote access issues (broadband, dialup) . Maintain and troubleshoot Internet Service . Recommend and implement hardware and software upgrades . Manage data recovery/backup system You will be required to be familiar with the following technologies . FreeBSD using CVS . Natd . Ipfilter / ipfw . Sendmail . Bind . Apache . MySQL / PostgreSQL . WuFTP . Squid . Samba . Rsync . Zebra You should be familiar with the FreeBSD ports structure and be comfortable downloading, installing and troubleshooting packages. We're looking for someone who understands how systems work and is able to apply this knowledge to new, complex problems. All staff are expected to record their work in our trouble ticket system. This includes working with customers until they are satisfied a problem is resolved. You'll also be required to document your work so that others on the team can share processes and procedures. You'll be expected to on a regular basis . Create Perl and Shell scripts . Schedule cronjobs . Configure and work with NFS mounts . Add and Remove users from NIS, Kerberos and Samba . Configure (add and remove) devices, networks and protocols You need to have a strong understanding of TCP/IP networking protocols and principles. This position has an on-call responsibility and from time to time you'll be expected to work evenings and weekends. While the job is specifically for FreeBSD, we do use several dozen Windows 2000 servers in our operation. Understanding how to integrate Windows and FreeBSD is something that will definitely help you in this job. You can virtually guarantee yourself the position if in addition to the above requirements, you also happen to have an MCP or higher Microsoft certification. ** Must live in the Hackensack, New Jersey area ** Must be able to work unsupervised. ** Must have good time management skills. ** Must be available to work the times and days specified. ** Must be able to work on call if needed. ** Must be willing to have work schedule altered as needed. ** Must agree to civil and criminal background investigation. --- Jim C. | Carroll-Net, Inc. 201-488-4092 | www.carroll.com | Application Service Provider
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