Linux Systems Admin Job Posting

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Job Title:	Linux Systems Admin
Company:	Wright Associates
Position Type:	Permanent
Pay Rate:	$75K
Skills:	Unix Linux HPC "Systems Admin"
Date Posted:	Oct-21-09

Position Title:

Systems Admin -- Linux -- Unix -- HPC -- Life Sciences -- Northern 128 Area of MA

Compensation -- Competitive Base + Benefits

Local Candidates Only -- No Relocation

Company:

Mid-sized, successful & growing custom software solutions & consulting firm

Position Summary:

This position will be a member of the firm's Software Services team providing system administration for Unix/Linux/HPC systems in the MA based R&D facilities of a life sciences client. The position provides support to customers and project teams for the development, implementation and maintenance of standard architectural components.

Required Skills and Competencies:

Unix/Linux Technical skills / experience:

· 3 -- 5+ years experience with UNIX, Linux, and High Performance Computing
· Strong systems programming skills with shell scripting
· Experience with queuing systems (SGE), GPFS, XCAT, Clustering
· Experience with building/installing open-source applications
· Experience with maintaining middleware platforms such as WebLogic, Apache

Preferred Pluses:

· Experience with RedHat Enterprise 4/5 platform
· Experience supporting scientific applications (i.e. computational chemistry)
· Experience with Solaris 8-10 platform
· Working knowledge of LDAP administration

Education/Competencies:

· BS in Computer Science, BS in Science (Chemistry or Biology), or equivalent
· Experience in chemistry software applications strongly preferred
· Experience with hardware (card installation, component break/fix process)
· Key Technologies: OS (Redhat 4/5, Solaris 8/10), Server products (WebLogic, Tomcat, LDAP), networking tools (TCP/IP), storage (Veritas Foundation Suite), Unix shell scripts
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
· Ability to interact and communicate with a diverse scientific and technological user community
· Proven ability to work on small teams in a fast paced environment
· A self-starter with the proven ability to solve problems

Contact Information

Gary Wright - President -- Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354
Email - replywrightassociates@verizon.net - WEB Site -- www.wrightassociates.org

Location:	US-MA-Waltham
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:	Gary Wright
Contact Phone:	508-761-6354
Contact Email:	garywright@prodigy.net
URL:	http://www.wrightassociates.org

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