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    Posted: 12/Mar/2018 at 6:44pm
Columbia University Libraries seeks a motivated and collaborative
Systems Engineer to join the Unix Systems Group in the Libraries
Information Technology (LIT) division. Reporting to the Senior Systems
Engineer, the Systems Engineer will design, develop and deploy Unix
server and storage systems and perform maintenance and security updates
as required. Additionally, the incumbent will document and provide
support for a variety of innovative projects and services within the
Libraries as well as collaborate on specialized projects with various
departments across the organization as needed.

Detailed responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Designing, installing, documenting, monitoring, optimizing, and
maintaining Linux (primarily CentOS) servers.
- Monitoring, troubleshooting, and documenting some Linux servers
maintained by CUIT.
- Modifying, testing, implementing, troubleshooting, and documenting
both vendor-supplied and in-house applications on servers.
- Managing security policies, access permissions and disaster recovery
for mission-critical data on servers and desktop systems.
- Collaborating on projects and related activities with other units,
Columbia University IT (CUIT), other schools and departments at
Columbia, and outside institutions.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

As one of the world's leading research universities, Columbia University
in the City of New York provides outstanding opportunities to work and
grow in a dynamic multicultural intellectual community. The Columbia
University Libraries comprises a diverse, collegial and engaged staff
committed to furthering the University's teaching and research mission
through innovation, leadership, collaboration and professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum three years' related experience or the
equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of Unix/Linux environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of programming principles and at least one higher-level
programming language.
- Must be able to balance priorities and meet deadlines on multiple tasks.
- Commitment to supporting and working in a diverse environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with CentOS, cloud services (AWS), virtualization (xen,
vmware), configuration management (Saltstack, Ansible), Python,
relational databases, storage management, source control (git), web
services (nginx/apache, haproxy, varnish).

Submit an application on-line at
https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=167618

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
and strongly encourages individuals of all backgrounds and cultures to
consider this position.
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