[Web4lib] Job Vacancy Announcement: Systems Administrator/Programmer, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library, University of Alaska Fairbanks

[Carrie Stover]

ELMER E. RASMUSON LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Systems Administrator/Programmer


The University of Alaska Fairbanks Elmer E. Rasmuson Library seeks 
creative, energetic, forward-thinking, applicants for the position of 
Systems Administrator/Programmer. Working in a team-based environment 
and in collaboration with other Library units, the Systems 
Administrator/Programmer will provide administration and programming 
support for our new technology department, focused on library systems, 
digital projects, desktop computing support, and web-based applications.


The Rasmuson Library, which also includes UAF's BioSciences Library, is 
committed to maintaining a high degree of technological support to our 
patrons. The Systems Administrator/Programmer will be required to have 
not only a minimum level of education and experience, but also a 
willingness to expand into clustered server maintenance, programming and 
scripting, database administration and management, web development, and 
networking and applications support. We are looking for a dynamic 
individual who is willing to delve into new areas and expand our 
existing programs.  


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Must possess theoretical and practical knowledge to develop (programming 
and system analysis) systems and adapt to rapidly changing technology.

Incumbent must have extensive system administration experience working 
with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.

Ability to install, configure and back-up advanced software applications 
such as compilers, databases, emulators and clusters.

Incumbent must have extensive knowledge of network management, 
diagnostic tools and security application.

Successful applicants must have demonstrated knowledge/expertise with 
Perl, PHP and CSS and at least two of the following 
programming/scripting languages (Python, JSP, Javascript, XHTML, XML, 
XSL/T or API) and demonstrated knowledge/expertise with relational 
databases (Oracle, mySQL, DB2).

Ability to propose and plan configuration changes, including time and 
cost estimates, using accepted project management techniques.  


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:  Applicant must have at least two years system 
administration with Unix/Linux and Windows server environments. The 
experience should include configuring and upgrading operating system and 
application software, applying security/maintenance patches, monitoring 
and tuning system performance.  


REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING:  Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or 
equivalent experience. Advanced degree in related field desired.  


PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 
Incumbent should have a good understanding of HTTP & HTTPS server 
concepts and basic knowledge of Web services (e.g., SOAP, UDDI, WSDL, 
etc.) and the concept of SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture). Ability to 
do resource capacity planning and management debugging various network 
protocols preferred.

Demonstrated communication and strong interpersonal skills, the ability 
to work on multiple projects with shifting priorities and a propensity 
for learning new technologies. Proven ability to interact with various 
levels of staff in a team-oriented collaborative environment. Possess 
excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability 
to provide information clearly and concisely. Experience with project 
management.  


APPLY:  Please visit 
http://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=60882 for more 
information and to apply online.


UAF is an AA/EO employer and educational institution.