From: turini@gdls.UUCP ( CSC @ GDLS)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.offered
Subject: Unix Supervisor - Sterling Heights, MI
Keywords: Unix, Supervisor
Date: 27 Aug 92 21:16:14 GMT
Organization: General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, MI

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Computer Sciences Corporation has an immediate opening for a senior level
Unix System Administrator in the Technical Systems Support Group at the
Technology Management Division in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

The Technology Management Division of Computer Sciences Corporation in
Sterling Heights (a remote Detroit Suburb) provides computers and system
support to General Dynamics, Land Systems Division.  General Dynamics Land
Systems Division designs and builds armoured vehicles for the U.S.
Military, specifically the M1A1 and now the M1A2 tank.

The environment includes 120+ SPARC workstations, hardware emulators, eleven
Sun Servers and an Auspex Server supporting the development of embedded and
real-time software for Programs at General Dynamics, Land Systems Division.
An extensive network connects these systems within Michigan, Ohio and
Pennsylvania.

The selected candidate will be responsible for supervision of several cost 
centers and nine analysts.


The job description and required qualifications are as follows:

Position:  Senior Computer Systems Engineer

        Responsible for the supervision of three cost centers
        and currently nine analysts who perform systems management and
        support for various software development departments.  The candidate
        selected will be responsible for supervision of daily operation of
        the cost centers, planning for expansion, selecting hardware and
        software, and financial reporting.

        This position requires at least two years of in-depth experience
        with the Sun Operating System, networking and system administration.
        Prior management experience is required. Knowledge of the X-Window
        system, Ada, X-terminals, OpenWindows, shell programming, C
        programming, and application software is a plus.

        This is mainly a technical management position, although some
        technical support work will be required of the candidate.


        Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

     o   Provide recommendations for new equipment
     o   Consult with Customer to determine solutions to problems
     o   Design and implement computer systems to solve problems
     o   Oversee installation of new systems
     o   Supervise and be responsible for work of (currently) nine analysts
     o   Provide management with information pertaining to the operation
         and status of the cost centers.


The duties of the group are:

     o   Install system hardware (workstations, printers, servers, tape
         drives, etc)
     o   Install and configure operating system software
     o   Install and configure application software
     o   Troubleshoot and fix hardware and operating system problems
     o   Debug networking problems
     o   Monitor automatic backups and restore files/filesystems as needed
     o   Add users and monitor system security
     o   Write scripts and programs to automate processes and increase
         productivity
     o   Solve the users' problems and educate the users
     o   Facilitate electronic mail
     o   Document procedures
     o   Provide recommendations for new equipment
     o   Consult with Customer to determine solutions to problems




MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

     o   U.S. Citizenship is required.

     o   Some knowledge of management and financial reporting a help.

     o   Knowledge of UNIX.  Knowledge of other systems a plus.

     o   Knowledge of Networks and Networking.

     o   Good interpersonal skills enabling interaction with customers and
         technical staff of various skill levels.

     o   Good problem solving and deductive reasoning skills.

     o   The ability to work independently and in a team, formulate
         procedures, and manage priorities with assigned responsibilities.

     o   A B.S./B.A. in Computer Science or associated discipline is
         required.

     o   Able to work in a challenging and dynamic environment.

     o   Excellent knowledge of presentation skills and tools (Excel,
         Powerpoint, Wingz, etc.

     o   Excellent writing skills.




Note:

    o   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.

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

    o   Salary is based upon experience and educational background.

    o   This is not an entry level position.  If you do not meet the 
        minimum qualifications, please do not apply.


Send resumes stating position sought to:

US Mail:
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Bill Turini
Computer Sciences Corp.
MZ 435-02-33
6000 E. 17 Mile Road
Sterling Heights, MI  48313

        or

FAX: 313/825-8764


E-Mail:
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