lyndon@cs.AthabascaU.CA (Lyndon Nerenberg) (06/15/89)
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DESCRIPTION
Athabasca University has an immediate opening for a Unix
Systems Programmer in the department of Computing Services.
Under the general direction of the Senior Operating Systems
Programmer, you will be responsible for the conversion of
existing applications and utilities running under BSD based
Unix variants to a System V Release 3 environment. You will
also participate in the creation of new utilities that will
assist in the control and maintenance of our expanding user
login account base, and perform other related duties as
required.
This position also will be responsible for problem determi-
nation and the application of technical knowledge to solve
problems and apply improvements to various Unix based pro-
grams and utilities. The position will be working under
scheduled deadlines.
This is a contract position with a one year term. The
sucessful applicant will be required to relocate to Atha-
basca, Alberta for the duration of the contract.
PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT
Computing Services network of Unix based systems includes a
VAX 785, and several Sun workstations and servers, VAXsta-
tion 2000s, 3b2/1000s, and AT&T 6386s. Supported operating
systems include SunOS 3.5, Ultrix 1.2, 2.3 and 3.0, and Sys-
tem V Release 3.1 and 3.2.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE
A good working knowledge of both BSD and System V Release 3
UNIX (to the system call level) is essential, as is a very
good knowledge of the Unix C programming environment. Fami-
liarity with terminal drivers and IP based networking is a
definate asset.
CONFIDENTIALITY
This position requires an absolute degree of confidentiality
and any breach will be dealt with through disciplinary
action.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Submit a copy of your application letter, along with your
current resume and university transcript (if applicable) to:
Diane Ellefson
Human Resources
Athabasca University
P.O. Box 10,000
Athabasca, Alberta T0G 2R0
Phone: (403) 675-6111 FAX: (403) 675-2166
Please quote position number TS-194 on your application.
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Lyndon Nerenberg / Computing Services / Athabasca University
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