From: auug@dscatl.UUCP (Atlanta UNIX Users Group)
Newsgroups: atl.jobs
Subject: Another Systems Administrator, Atlanta GA (recruiter)
Date: 12 Aug 92 21:26:36 GMT
Distribution: ga
Organization: Atlanta UNIX Users Group,  Atlanta  GA

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SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / SEQUENT / ATLANTA

Position: Regional Systems Administrator (Applications)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia (no paid relocation)

OVERVIEW: Provides system management of office automation computer
environments at Sequent Sales Offices.  Specialize in the field
support of the business applications packages provided by Sequent
to the field offices.

Administer the computer systems, peripherals, Personal Computers,
and data communication systems to meet the high growth, reliability,
and availability requirements of the Sequent user community.  Monitor
systems for availability, and place calls for service when necessary.

Facilitate remote support by developing and implementing tools to
automate some system administration functions.  Train new users on
system use.  Ensure that equipment configurations are consistent in all
field offices.  Works closely with headquarters Computer Resources Group
(CRG) staff to coordinate application deployment/upgrades/installations.

The position requires approximately 50% travel, mostly day trips.

Reports to Regional Technical Support Manager, key interfaces are
CRG and field office staff, support hotline.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

. Provide first-line support for all Sequent internal applications
. Maintain system security
. Add new users, respond to requests from users
. Ensure that backups are taken regularly
. Write C and Csh programs to automate systems admin functions
. Monitor computers and peripherals
. Ensure that hardware and software are consistent and current
. Install OS, layered products, applications
. Train new employees on the use of the system
. Advise RTSM on the sufficiency of configurations

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

. System manager on a multi-user 4.x bsd or System V UNIX System
. C language programming and Csh or sc shell script programming
. LAN and data communications management and troubleshooting (some)
. Minimal hardware maintenance and unit replacement

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

. At least two years as a System Administrator/Manager in a
  commercial multi-user UNIX shop on a large-scale system;

. Some hardware configuration, troubleshooting, esp. periperhals;

SHOWSTOPPERS

. Inability to interact well with diverse, demanding user community;

. Inability to work independently, communicate priorities to users 
  and management, and work within a highly matrixed organization;

. Inability to travel frequently, on short notice;

EDUCATION REQUIRED

. BS in Computer Science or Information Systems desired.  We will
  consider experience in lieu of academic credentials;

Please send RESUME IN CONFIDENCE TO :

	Ted Vander Putten
	Human Resources
	Sequent Computer Systems, Inc.
	Suite 150
	26999 Central Park Boulevard
	Southfield, Michigan  USA  48076


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