sysruth@helios.physics.utoronto.ca (Ruth Milner) (09/02/89)
Department: Physics Title: Systems Manager Classification: Manager I
Full Time, paid from budget Salary Range: 08B
Available immediately $45,981 - $54,095 - $62,209
Position Description:
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Physics/Astronomy/CITA
computing facilities, which currently include:
- 24 diskless Sun workstations and three servers, running
BSD-based UNIX
- a Silicon Graphics 4D/240 server running System V-based UNIX
- a few microVAX-II's running VMS (support for these is a
minor aspect of the job as most of the Consortium's users
have migrated or are migrating to UNIX)
- 17 GB total disk storage
- several tape drives, Exabytes, and printers
- extensive Ethernet network running TCP/IP and DECnet, with
200 terminal server lines and full Internet access
- several scientific software utilities and packages, including
Fortran and the typesetting program TeX
Oversees all computing servies provided for Consortium members,
approximately 400 active accounts.
Provides supervision and technical expertise to one full-time system
programmer, one administrative assistant, and three part-time
programmers, who provide support for the operation. Advise users
when other staff are unable to answer their questions or solve the
problem.
Researches new software and hardware. Recommends and supervises
upgrades of the system. Responsible for proper operation of auxiliary
equipment in the computer room (power, air conditioning, etc.).
Liaises with sales and service representatives. Prepares and monitors
budget of approximately $250,000/year, and prepares final reports of
annual usage for billing purposes.
Education: B.Sc., preferably in Computer Science or related area
Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience with UNIX system programming and/or
UNIX system administration. Good knowledge of Fortran essential.
Exposure to VMS an asset but not required. Experience with Sun
Microsystems hardware an asset.
Other: Must be adaptable and a fast learner in a constantly evolving
environment. Non-smoking building.
Resumes to: Dagmar Mills, Personnel, 215 Huron St.
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This system is used primarily by graduate students, professors, and research
associates, for research-related purposes.
For further information, please contact me. I have been in this position
for the past three years, so if you have any questions about the work,
the environment, the equipment, etc., please feel free to get in touch
(preferably by email at sysruth@helios.physics). If you do apply for the
job, please send me a copy of your resume as well, since this is the
fastest way for me to receive it.
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Physics/Astronomy/CITA Computing Consortium