Academic Staff Recruitment
Department of Physics, Computer System Administrator
Position Title: Senior or no-prefix Information Processing Consultant (Computer System Administrator). This is a full-time fixed-term academic staff (non-faculty) position.
Starting Date: 14 November 2007 or as soon as possible.
Position Description: The LIGO Group at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking a computer system administrator to maintain the hardware and software.
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities of the position will include: Installation, maintenance and configuration of Linux/Unix operating systems; Installation, maintenance and configuration of network services (DNS, DHCP, SMTP, NTP, etc.); Physical installation of computing hardware; System and network security; Provide support for applications, operations and help desk personnel; Write programs, scripts and batch procedures as required to improve system functionality; System backups and verification; Troubleshoot software and hardware problems.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree. Good working knowledge of Linux software and of the UNIX operating system administration are required. Also required is the ability to maintain/repair/upgrade hardware, to program in C/C++, bash, python and/or other scripting languages and at least 2 years of work-related experience. Experience, knowledge and understanding of working in a production environment is desirable.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Aapplication Procedure: Please send a cover application letter, a resume, including contact information for three references, to:
Chair, LIGO Data Grid Search CommitteeDepartment of Physics
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413
or, by email, to:
ipc0701@gravity.phys.uwm.edu
Clearly indicate that this is an application for the LIGO Group Information Processing Consultant Position.
Application Deadline: Screening of candidates will begin on 1 November and continue until the position is filled.
For the UWM Campus Security Report, see http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/OSL/CleryAct/CleryAct.html, or call the Office of the Student Life, Mellencamp Hall 118 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
UWM is an AA/EEO employer and educator strongly committed to maintaining a climate supporting equality of opportunity and respect for difference based on gender, culture, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, and lawful activities. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who would enhance and diversify our workforce.
Employment will require a criminal background check.