From: crabb@chaos.nas.nasa.gov (Michele D. Crabb)
Subject: Distributed Systems Support - NASA Ames Research Cntr. (2nd posting)
Keywords: software support, multiple architectures, GNU, X11, Perl, Cnews
Followup-To: crabb@nas.nasa.gov
Organization: NAS, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 93 19:15:45 GMT
Summary: Software support in a distributed environment
Distribution: usa

The job description below is for a position at the NAS facility at NASA Ames
Research Center in northern California working for Computer Sciences
Corporation (CSC).  CSC is currently one of the largest NASA contractors for
Information Technology Support Services.  The NAS project aids researchers
in the solution of computational problems in aerodynamics and fluid
dynamics.  The NAS project also provides leadership in advanced large-scale
computer systems capabilities through the incorporation of state-of-the-art
improvements in computer hardware and software technologies.

Member Technical Staff - Specialist
Distributed Systems Support

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

	Distributed systems support will encompass the support of and 
	resolution of problems in common software products that exist 
	on multiple architectures (Crays, Convex mainframes, Sun and SGI 
	workstations).  Examples of common software products include: X11 
	window system, GNU software (gcc, g++, emacs), Perl, and TeX.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

	- Test and install common software packages across multiple
	  architectures.
	 
	- Maintain and support common software packages across multiple
	  architectures.

	- Provide second level user support for questions and problems 
	  concerning common software.

	- Monitor appropriate net news groups for updates and patches to 
	  software installed on NAS systems. Implement all appropriate updates 
	  and patches.

	- Develop tools to automate the software management and review
	  process.

	- Make recommendations on which software tools/packages should be
	  added or removed from the NAS environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
	
	- U.S. Citizenship is required.

	- An intermediate level of  knowledge of C and shell programming 
	  languages, with a good understanding of Makefiles.
	
	- An intermediate level of knowledge of UNIX. 

	- Familiarity with at least three of the software packages listed above.  
	- Good interpersonal skills enabling interaction with customers and
	  technical staff of various skill levels.

	- The ability to work independently, formulate procedures, and
	  manage priorities with assigned responsibilities.

	- A B.S./B.A. in Computer Science or associated discipline and one
	  to two years experience in a UNIX support environment with multiple
	  architectures, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Truth in Advertising:

 	- As of January 1st, 1991 Computer Science Corporation instituted a
	  company wide pre-employment drug testing policy.  Any job candidate
	  who receives a offer letter from CSC must report to a
	  specimen collection office with 48 hours of receiving the offer.  
	  Please do not send me a resume if you are against such a policy.

        - You will only be notified if you are selected for an interview.


Send resumes to:  Ms. Michele D. Crabb

Email:   crabb@nas.nasa.gov  (Email is preferred)

US Mail: NASA Ames Research Center
	 Mail Stop 258-6
 	 Moffett Field, CA 94035

FAX:     (415) 604 - 4377

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