[fa.arpa-bboard] Local area network job opening

arpa-bboard@ucbvax.ARPA (03/24/85)

From: James Dugal <DugalJP%usl.csnet@csnet-relay.arpa>

The University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana
wishes to announce the following Academic Vacancy:

POSITION:  Local Area Network (LAN) Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop  plans  and  specifications  for   a   campus-wide   LAN.
Initially,   the  LAN  is  to  provide  data  communications  for
computing facilities located in  three  to  four  buildings,  but
expansion  throughout  the  campus is anticipated, and additional
applications, such as voice, video,  environmental  control,  and
building security may be of interest.

Evaluate   vendor   offerings.    Oversee   the  acquisition  and
installation  of  the  network.   Document   network   functions.
Monitor   network   performance;   oversee  fault  detection  and
correction.

Interface with University  committees  and  department  heads  to
determine   networking   needs.   Supervise  technical  personnel
engaged in network maintenance and enhancements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Baccalaureate degree, preferably in a technical  area  such  as
Electrical  Engineering, is required.  A minimum of four years of
experience working with complex computing or data  communications
systems  in  a  technical  capacity;  at  least two years of this
experience  must  have  involved  the  design,  installation,  or
maintenance  of  a data network.  Some evidence of managerial and
interpersonal communication skills is required.

THE COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT:

The Local Area Network Group will be part of the Computing Center
at the University of Southwestern  Louisiana.   The  Center  runs
Honeywell  68/80's  with the Multics operating system and Pyramid
90x's with the UNIX operating system;  the  Pyramid  systems  are
linked  via  Ethernet.   The  Computer Science Department and the
Mechanical Engineering Department have acquired VAX's running VMS
and UNIX.  Many  departments  have  acquired  microcomputers,  of
which IBM-PC compatibles are the commonest.

SALARY:

Negotiable,  depending  upon  qualifications  and  experience; 12
month appointment.

STARTING DATE:  July 1, 1985

APPLICATIONS:  Applications  and  supporting  materials  must  be
received by April 26, 1985 and should be directed to:

   Alicia E. Towster, Director
   Computing Center
   University of Southwestern Louisiana
   P.O. Drawer 4-2770
   Lafayette, LA 70504

Questions may be addressed to:
          (CSNET) TowsterAE%usl.csnet@csnet-relay.arpa
          (uucp) {ut-sally, akgua}!usl!aet
          (telco) 318-231-6402

The University is in compliance with Title IX of the Civil Rights
Act,  Section  504  of  the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and is an
Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.