Systems Engineer
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
**Job Summary**
J. Willard Marriott Library at The University of Utah has an opening for a
DevOps Engineer with emphasis on Linux Systems Administration (SA). DevOps is
a development method that stresses communication, collaboration and
integration between software developers and information technology
professionals.
As a member of the Systems Administration team, you will be responsible for
installation, support and maintenance of servers and storage systems in a
highly available 24/7 environment. You will be working with motivated,
talented, and personable developers who are constantly working to create and
deliver systems that help further the mission of the Library and University of
Utah.
**Responsibilities**
• Architect, build, configure, and maintain servers in both a VM and physical
environment
• Administer and troubleshoot software/hardware issues for Linux, Windows, and
Storage systems
• Work with software development team to build applications, document
configuration, and transfer dev knowledge to other SAs
• Administer and maintain user and group access controls, quotas, and
permissions
• Perform upgrades, patching, auditing, scripting, and monitoring
• Monitor system logs for security, backup and performance
• Maintain documentation of configuration and changes
• Assist on-call, as part of first response for after-hours emergencies
**Minimum Qualifications**
• Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 2-4 years of
experience in Linux administration or related area
Department Specific Qualifications:
• Experience with virtual servers
• Experience with tape backup systems, SAN, scale-out storage systems, shell,
and powershell scripting
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to
work in a collaborative team-based environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions
of the job as outlined in the position description
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential
functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
**Preferences**
• 4 + Years of Ubuntu SA experience
• 2 + years of Windows 2008 R2 and newer SA experience
• Experience working with Apache Tomcat, Jetty or JBoss
• Experience with Web Development and Object Oriented Programming languages
• Knowledge of IP management, subnetting, DNS, DCs, NIC teaming, and load
balancing
• Familiar with Development processes and Agile methodology
• Knowledge of library information systems
**Additional Information**
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and
is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable
federal and state laws, University of Utah policy of equal employment
opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity,
religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity/expression, veteran's status, status as a qualified person with a
disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically
underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with
disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and
consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
To inquire about this posting, email: [log in to unmask] or call
801-581-2300. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be
provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an
accommodation or for further information about University AA/EO policies,
please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S.
Presidents Cr., Rm 135, (801) 581-8365 (V/TDD), email: [log in to unmask]
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems
("URS"). To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired into a
benefit-eligible position. Certain new hires are automatically assigned to the
URS retirement plan and other employees with prior URS service, may elect to
enroll in the URS within 30 days of hire. Regardless of whether they are hired
into a benefit-eligible position or not, individuals who previously retired
and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS must notify the
Benefits Department upon hire. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at
(801)366-7770 or (800)695-4877 or the University's Benefits Department at
(801)581-7447 for information.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background
check and/or drug screen.
**Special Instructions Summary**
For full consideration, please apply by August 16, 2015
When prompted to do so, please provide three (3) professional references.
This is a local recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for
travel costs for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected.
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