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UNIX Student System Administrator
(Salary Commensurate w/experience)
12-20 Hours per Week

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under direction, student performs the following Solaris/SunOS tasks and 
functions:

Operating Systems maintenance - assist with installation and upgrades of 
UNIX plus customization of operating system parameters to meet performance 
and security objectives;  interface with the vendor technical support in 
the resolution of reported system software defects.

File System Administration - assist in the management of system and user 
filesystems through the creation, execution, and reporting mechanisms of 
various systems tools which monitor disk usage;  monitor and manipulate 
user quotas; plus provide for the weekly and quarterly backup of all of 
the filesystems.

Network Management, Monitoring and Performance Tuning - assist in the 
management of the UNIX NFS and NIS/NIS+ (YP) subsystems through the 
creation, execution and reporting mechanisms of various system tools which 
monitor the network utilization;  plus assist in the management and 
configuration SNMP software;  assist in troubleshooting; assist in the 
management of PC-to-UNIX Networking.

System Security - assist in the installation of relevant security patches;  
complete all security measures documented in the system administration 
manuals which are consistent with our use;  work with our users and vendors 
in the timely resolution of reported security incidents;  obtain and install 
security related tools from vendors, third-parties, or trusted network 
sources;  as necessary, design and code tools which enhance the security 
of the system and/or aid the detection of security violations.

System Monitoring and Performance Tuning - assist in the collection, 
reporting and evaluation of various system statistics; assist in 
troubleshooting.

Application Software Installation and Maintenance - assist in the 
installation, upgrade and customization of vendor supplied application 
software;  install and upgrade public domain software as requested by our 
customers.

System Programming and Documentation - write shell scripts as needed for 
automation of tasks;  write programs in Perl or C as required; for all of 
the above areas, provide written documentation of system status and 
procedures.

Customer Services - interact with faculty, staff and students as required; 
provide expert consulting regarding system and network operation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Work demands a high degree of expertise with the UNIX operating system, 
careful attention to detail, willingness and ability to document activities, 
understanding of the interaction of complex systems and networks, ability 
to communicate and cooperate with faculty, staff, and students, ability 
to work under deadlines, ability to utilize time efficiently and ability 
to work under stress.

Minimum requirements:

Summer quarter availability, sophomore standing with at least one or more 
years remaining at Georgia Tech.  Previous employment performing 
UNIX-related programming or previous employment performing UNIX system 
administration PREFERRED.

AIX/HP-UX/Linux/IRIX knowledge a plus.  PC Networking including Samba, 
PC-NFS, and/or Windows NT knowledge a plus.  Industry programming 
experience a plus.  PC hardware/software knowledge a plus.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Students will be paid according to campus guidelines based upon 
experience, with raises based upon job performance.  A minimum of 12 hours 
per week is required.  The applicant must remain in academic good standing 
during employment.

WHERE TO GET AN APPLICATION:

Applications can be picked in the Mason Building in Room 209 from Bradley 
Leonard or Room 322D from Dr. Nelson Baker.  Applications may also be picked 
up from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Main Office in the 
Mason Building, Room 128.

WHERE TO RETURN AN APPLICATION:

Applications may be returned to the Mason Building in Room 209 to Bradley 
Leonard or Room 322D to Dr. Nelson Baker.  Applications may also be returned 
to the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Main Office in the Mason 
Building, Room 128.

WHERE TO ASK QUESTIONS:

If you have questions regarding the application or the position, you may 
contact:

        Bradley Leonard	  894-2210	bradley.leonard@ce.gatech.edu
	Dr. Nelson Baker  894-2223	nelson.baker@ce.gatech.edu


Last revised: 10/25/96

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