From: rpm@bach.wag.caltech.edu (Richard P. Muller)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.offered
Subject: System Administrator - Academic Computation Facility
Date: 23 Nov 92 16:00:23
Organization: California Institute of Technology
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: bach.wag.caltech.edu


The Materials and Molecular Simulation Center of the Beckman Institute
at the California Institute of Technology is seeking a System Manager.

ENVIRONMENT:
   The Materials and Molecular Simulation Center is a multi-user
scientific research facility located in custom-designed quarters in the
Beckman Institute at Caltech.  The center has a diverse collection of
equipment, including state-of-the-art minisupercomputers from Kendall
Square, FPS and Alliant; 3-D graphics workstations from Silicon
Graphics; HP and IBM RISC workstations; VAXen; SPARCstations; X
terminals; personal computers; all connected by an Ethernet using
TCP/IP, DECNET, and EtherTalk protocols.

DUTIES:
    o   Manage all computer facilities of the Simulation Center.
    o   Maintain proper system operation and system security.
    o   Install third party and free software.
    o   Maintain system backups.
    o   Supervise maintenance of computer hardware.
    o   Interact with computer vendors for maintenance and purchasing
        needs. 
    o   Maintain existing LAN.
    o   Design, implement, and maintain system management programs.
    o   Evaluate, purchase, install, test, and maintain new computer
        hardware and software.
    o   Plan future growth and advise MMSC staff on computer-related
        matters. 
    o   Act as a consultant to system users regarding efficient and
        effective use of system resources.

REQUIREMENTS:
    o   Minimum two years experience managing Unix systems.
    o   In depth knowledge of BSD and System V variants of Unix.
    o   Experience with multivendor Unix environment.
    o   Experience with all aspects of TCP/IP networking.
    o   Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
    o   Ability to delegate responsibility to and supervise assistants.
    o   Ability to effectively, politely, and responsively interact
        with visitors and co-workers.

DESIRABLE:
    o   Computational chemistry or other scientific computing background.
    o   Knowledge of C, FORTRAN, and Perl programming languages.
    o   Experience with Macintoshes and IBM PC-compatible computers.
    o   Experience with X windowing system.
    o   Experience with SGI GL graphics library.
    o   Experience installing and maintaining freely-available
        (e.g., GNU) software.
    o   Ability to help naive, intermediate, and experienced users.
    o   Good organizational habits and ability to work independently.

BENEFITS:
    o   Hands-on contact with a variety of powerful computers.
    o   Opportunities for becoming involved with research.
    o   Access to Caltech facilities and courses.
    o   Internet connection with full NNTP feed.
    o   Relaxed academic atmosphere.

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications and will be
competitive with similar academic positions.  The deadline for filing
for this position is 12/15/92.

If you are interested in this position, please contact:

  Siddharth Dasgupta
  Caltech, 139-74
  Pasadena, CA  91125
  (818) 397-2725   FAX: (818) 585-0918
  sdg@wag.caltech.edu




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 Rick Muller 	    rpm@wag.caltech.edu
 Oedipa settled back, and awaited the crying of Lot 49