[PLUG-JOBS] Fwd: Linux Systems Admin position in OIT

[Wil Cooley]

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From: Shelly Merry <smerry at pdx.edu>
Date: Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 10:06 AM
Subject: Linux Systems Admin position in OIT
To: careersuccess at cecs.pdx.edu, OIT-Staff-Group <OIT-Staff-Group at pdx.edu>,
OIT-TAG-Group <OIT-TAG-Group at pdx.edu>


OIT is hiring a Linux Systems Administrator in Technology Infrastructure.
Please pass along this advertisement to anyone you know who may be
interested!


Portland State University (PSU) enhances the intellectual, social,
cultural, and economic qualities of urban life by providing access to a
quality liberal arts education. PSU is located in beautiful, vibrant
downtown Portland, easily accessible by bike and public transit, and
surrounded by many restaurants, food carts, parks, and local businesses. We
hope you will consider joining us and experience  our motto in action: Let
Knowledge Serve the City.

PSU’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) -- recently ranked one of the Best
Places to Work in IT <http://www.computerworld.com/bestplaces/detail/1434>
-- empowers students, faculty, and staff through technology. Our number one
value is our employees: we actively encourage a healthy work-life balance
and strive to support our employees professionally and personally. This is
fostered through many avenues. We strongly support professional
development, and there are many opportunities on campus and in the local
Portland area. PSU offers a sizable tuition discount and we encourage our
staff to take advantage of this, be it for pursuing a degree or personal
interest. In OIT, we believe that this type of support creates a positive
environment for our employees both at work and in their personal lives. We
are a department of dynamic, engaged, collaborative, and communicative
people, and seek to attract more of the same. Read more about why we’re a
great place to work at https://www.pdx.edu/oit/employment

The Technology Infrastructure (TI) department is responsible for the
computing and network infrastructure used by faculty, staff, and students
campus-wide. Our mission is to champion customer satisfaction by providing
fast, reliable, and secure IT infrastructure and services.

In this position, you will be part of a DevOps team with a focus on
continuous integration of enterprise Linux solutions both in our local data
center and in the cloud. You will prototype and pilot new locally hosted
and cloud systems which can include specifying hardware, specifying and
installing operating systems, integrating commercial and public software
packages, and significant scripting and automation using Puppet, Python,
and shell scripts. Your work will offer many opportunities for close
collaboration with other Linux team members, with other teams throughout
the Office of Information Technology, and with individuals and teams across
the university. As you define new solutions, you will provide training to
teams across the university.

Primary job duties will include

- Provide systems administration for multiple locally hosted and cloud
Linux-based systems including ERP, identity management, directory services,
email, web, storage, and others

- Develop and implement new Linux-based systems

- Isolate, research, and resolve problems for critical Linux-based systems

- Document new systems, new operational methods, and changes to existing
systems and methods

- Ensure minimal downtime and provide systems support in times of emergency
by participating in a paid, on-call rotation

- Assist the Associate Director of TI and the Linux Platform Team manager
with regular technical operations and special projects

Skills and Requirements

- Possess intellectual curiosity and a drive for excellence

- Able to work in a collaborative, technical, team-driven environment

- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate
effectively with technical and non-technical staff

- Project management skills and good personal time-management habits

- Able to work in a fast-paced, production environment

- Willing and able to provide off-hours support

- Experience with enterprise Linux server administration

- Experience working with Open Source software systems

- Scripting/coding skills in one or more of: Python, Ruby, Java, Perl, or
PHP

- Shell scripting skills

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or related field) and 2 years IT
experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

- Able to work with sensitive/confidential information and to handle such
information as required by Federal, State, and PSU/OIT/TI
regulations/policies

Key Cultural Competencies

- Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates
differences.

- Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the
context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and
cultural backgrounds.

- Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in
diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change
for continual improvement.

- Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited
Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $55,000
and $65,000/year with an excellent benefits package including 95%
premium-paid healthcare for employees and family members; significantly
reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse, or dependent at any of the
seven Oregon public universities (details and restrictions apply); and a
generous vacation and retirement package. PSU contributes approximately 13%
of your compensation to retirement with no requirement for a matching
contribution from employees. Wellness offerings include an extensive and
affordable recreation center and free classes on topics such as investing,
sustainability, and saving for retirement. More information on compensation
and benefits can be found at: http://pdx.edu/hr/core-benefits. For a
comprehensive view of the monetary value of the PSU benefits package, visit
the Total Compensation Calculator at https://www.pdx.edu/hr/psu-
total-compensation-calculator.



If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please read the
qualifications in the full job announcement and apply at
<https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/18713>https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/
postings/24863

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in
order to apply for a position or once you receive a position with Portland
State University, please call 503-725-4926 <(503)%20725-4926> or email
askhrc at pdx.edu.


-- 
Shelly Merry
Executive Support Specialist
Office of Information Technology <http://www.pdx.edu/oit>
Portland State University
503.725.6449 <(503)%20725-6449>
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
--
OIT will never ask for your password



-- 
Wil Cooley <wcooley(at)pdx.edu>
OIT-CIS Identity and Access Management Architect
Portland State University
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