From: cwm@beta.lanl.gov (Christina W Mercier)
Subject: Staff Member Los Alamos National Laboratory
Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1992 20:51:47 GMT

 (100084 SM) Staff Member, Computing and Communications Div, Group C-8

   Work as a member of a team performing system/network administration
   on heterogeneous local area networks (LANs) of personal computers
   (IBM-PCs or clones), Macintoshs, NeXT machines, and/or UNIX-based
   computers like SUN or HP/Apollo workstations.
   Administrative duties include: interfacing with users to determine
   both hardware and software requirements; acting as the point of 
   contact with network users; designing network configurations;
   installing and upgrading operating systems and vendor software
   packages; configuring operating system kernels, designing and
   developing operating procedures and shell scripts, customizing 
   necessary network connections, keeping records of disk layout and
   usage, maintaining periodic system back-ups; assisting users;
   answering and taking corrective actions with network problems; and
   modifying hardware and software for compatibility purposes.  Act
   as primary administrator for one or more networks.  Act as secondary
   administrator for other team members and team networks.  Work on
   common projects, defining and developing tools and procedures for
   common usage.  Respond to specific network situations as a member 
   of temporary task forces.  Technical duties include researching
   new hardware and software methodologies.  Must be cognizant of   
   emerging technologies and technological trends in networking.  Develop
   design heuristics for network hardware and software configurations.
   Provide guidance to other team members and interface with outside
   networking interests.  Evaluate networks of potential clients of the
   group.  Some non-standard working hours may be required.
   
   EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  Demonstrated experience in network or computer
   system administration.  Demonstrated knowledge and capability in UNIX
   and UNIX shell procedures. Hands-on experience with different types of
   workstations or PCs and disks. Knowledge of the functions of communications
   hardware such as routers, bridges, and various types of internet 
   cables and connectors. Programming experience required in two or more
   computer languages to include C and shell scripts.  Experience in all
   aspects of computer operations desirable, especially in the area of    
   workstations and customer service. Must have good problem-solving      
   skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and ability to work
   well as a part of a team.  Demonstrated ability to work independently
   and to interact well with a wide diversity of staff and system users
   required.  Classified system administration experience highly desirable.
   Active DOE "Q" clearance or ability to get cleared required.
   
   EDUCATION:  BS in computer science, math, or equivalent combination
   of experience and education.   

   Submit application materials to Employment Group
                                   Los Alamos National Lab
                                   Mailstop P282
                                   Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545

   For more information concerning the application process or for
   the status of this position call the Employment office
   at (505) 667-9403
   
   In all cases reference the job number at the top.
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