If you have any questions about this gig send/ask me directly. (Yes you'd be reporting to me :-)) - Give- rtment: University Library, Library Systems Category: Civil Service Location: Chicago Close Date: 06/10/2013 Description: The University Library seeks an Assistant Library Systems Administrator to support the Library’s goal of providing quality resources and expertise to students, faculty, and staff by providing effective IT support and contributing to the expansion of services offered by the Library Systems Department. The University Library serves an urban and highly diverse campus of more than 25,000 students and 11,000 faculty and staff members, as well as the Chicago metropolitan area and the State of Illinois. The Library supports, enhances, and collaborates in the education, research, and service activities of the University. Responsibilities of the position include configuration, testing, and maintenance of information, research and storage systems, including operating systems, services, and application packages. The Assistant Library Systems Administrator will deploy and maintain desktop computing systems in a mixed environment (Windows, Mac, Linux), and monitor, troubleshoot and resolve system issues with servers, networks and storage. Duties: Maintain and resolve user-reported problems with desktop computing systems and server based systems. Install, patch, and maintain operating systems, services (i.e. Linux, Apache, MySQL, SSH) and application packages (e.g., Open Journal System, DSpace, Solr, Fedora and others) Write and maintain shell scripts Write and maintain systems documentation Maintain user accounts and system access controls; monitor access controls, maintaining system security in accordance with University security policies Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: 1. High School Graduation or equivalent 2. Any combination totaling one year from the following categories: - progressively more responsible work experience in an Information Technology (IT) related profession - college course work which included Information Technology (IT), or a closely related 60 semester hours or associate's Degree equals one year AND A minimum of 1 year experience, including experience as a desktop systems (microcomputer) administrator and a Linux systems (computer systems) administrator. Microcomputer Support: (experience in or knowledge of) Linux and Desktop systems administration. Knowledge of the systems and operations used within the area. At least two of the following skills specific to the department: A. LAMP or related environment B. Perl, shell scripting, Java, C/C++ programming languages C. TCP/IP network configuration D. Systems capacity planning Strongly Preferred Qualifications: Experience with at least two of the following: LAMP or variant environments, programming Languages (e.g., Perl, shell scripting, Java, C/C++), TCP/IP network design and configuration, systems resource and capacity planning. - Ability to effectively troubleshoot technical problems, isolate problem causes, and implement solutions. - Demonstrated experience working effectively in a team environment and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with stakeholders. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science or closely related field - Advanced degree in computer science, information science or closely related field - Experience using a configuration management tool(e.g. git, subversion) - Experience working in the context of a software development methodology - Experience with DSpace, Solr and/or Fedora - Experience managing database systems (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) - Experience managing and transforming data in multiple formats To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=30539. -- Give an order verbally. Never write anything down that might go into a "Pearl Harbor File."