Newsgroups: ba.jobs.offered
Subject: ba.jobs.misc
From: scotte@cdsac.uucp (L. Scott Emmons)
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 17:54:45 GMT
Distribution: ca
Organization: Cable Data (U.S. Computer Services), Sacramento, CA


JOB TITLE:       Unix System Administrator


CableData has a 27 year history and is an international leader in
developing computerized subscriber management and billing systems for
the cable TV and telephony industries. We have an immediate need for
an experienced professional to join our staff in our state-of-the-art
Software Development Center at our Sacramento, CA headquarters
location.

We offer a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent benefits.
Send a resume and cover letter with salary requirement to:

	CableData
	ATTN: USA Human Resources, MS-1065
	2969 Prospect Park Drive
	Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

	or FAX to: (916) 636-4530


POSITION SUMMARY: 
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Under minimal direction, manages and maintains a Unix network
consisting of multiple IBM RS6000's at various sites that are utilized
by different departments including New Business, CableData MIS, and
CableData International (Leeds, Great Britain).  May also provide
consulting services to external customers as needed.  Reports to the
Manager, System Products and Platforms.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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o Administers a Unix network with responsibilities including the
  following:
        o Designs, develops and documents operational procedures for
          use at each site
        o Performs system performance analysis and tuning
        o Directs, monitors and/or implements system recovery after a
          crash
        o Adds new systems to the network
        o Maintains and monitors network communications
        o Establishes, implements and enforces system security
          procedures

o Performs system administration duties including but not limited to:
        o Creates and validates system backups
        o Monitors and maintains print file queues and printers
        o Installs new programs and program updates
        o Monitors and allocates disk space as necessary
  
o Identifies, diagnoses, researches, and resolves system problems.

o Writes and maintains scripts and tools to automate system
  maintenance.

o Identifies, researches, and documents new technologies and makes
  recommendations to management regarding their potential for internal
  use.

o Acts as an internal consultant for external CableData International
  customers utilizing Unix systems.

o Interfaces with vendors for problem resolution and product
  evaluation as needed.

o Attends and successfully completes training classes - internal and
  external - as directed.

o Acts as a technical resource to other team members and other
  departments.

o Other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION AND TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
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o Bachelor's degree in Programming, Computer Science, related field,
  or the equivalent.

o Three (3) to five (5) years experience in Unix System
  Administration.

o Minimum two (2) years AIX System Administration.

o Demonstrated experience in the following areas:
        o System performance analysis and tuning
        o Managing Network File System (NFS) and Network Information
          System (NIS)
        o Korn shell programming
        o Sed and awk
        o Uucp, e-mail and internet links
        o Usenet news
        o Oracle RDBMS
        o AIX Logical Volume Manager

o Previous experience with C and embedded SQL a plus.

o Previous experience in a service industry and/or development
  environment is highly desirable.


KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
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o Demonstrates good communications skills - both verbal and written.

o Strong organization, project and time management skills required to
  prioritize multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.

o Excellent analytical and problem solving skills necessary to
  identify, troubleshoot and resolve system level problems.

o Strong interpersonal skills required to interact professionally with
  internal and external customers, peers and management.

o Flexibility required to accommodate changes in project focus and/or
  priorities.

o Advanced knowledge of performance and tuning methods.

o Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both
  technical and nontechnical personnel.


-- 
			   L. Scott Emmons
		     csusac.csus.edu!cdsac!scotte