leo@ai.mit.edu (Leonardo C. Topa) (11/16/90)
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Whitaker College Job opening: VAX Systems Manager Position description: Individual required to manage the operations of a VAX/VMS cluster with a VAX 4000 and two VAXstations 2000. The cluster is networked with two X-windows terminals and many IBM/PCs and Macintoshes using DEC LANworks on Ethernet; it is used primarily for DNA and protein sequence searches and analyses, statistical data analyses, and word processing. Individual will oversee all operations related to the VAX cluster and will report to the Director of Computing for Whitaker College. Responsibilities include systems and local network management, systems and applications programming, software and hardware maintenance and troubleshooting, operating system and software installation and updates, user assistance, system performance analyses, supervision of a Technical Assistant. Position requires substantial interaction with users which include faculty, research staff and students from the College and other Institute departments. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Minimum of three years of experience in a VAX/VMS environment; knowledge of at least one programming language (C preferred), DECnet, TCP/IP, LAT and X-windows protocols is required. Experience with programming issues related to DNA/protein sequence analyses and database searches is highly desirable. Familiarity with PCs and Macintoshes is a plus. Applicants must be willing and able to work well with others. Qualified applicants should submit 2 copies of cover letter and resume referencing Job. No. A90-181 to: Ms. Ramona B. Alston, MIT Personnel Office, Bldg. E19-239, 400 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 MIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is a non smoking environment. -- Leonardo C. Topa Massachusetts Institute of Technology Room E25-506 45 Carleton Street Cambridge, MA 02139 internet: lct@ai.mit.edu