[BBLISA-jobs] Free Software Foundation (FSF) Seeks Senior GNU/Linux Systems Administrator and Programmer

[Daniel Clark]

I'm posting this in my capacity as an associate member, frequent
volunteer and person who knows most of the FSF staff (great and fun
group of people); please follow the directions in the posting if you
are interested in applying for the job - don't email me.

Also, the FSF now has a general Free Software Jobs page, which has
some other Sys Admin-y jobs:
http://www.fsf.org/resources/jobs/listing

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FSF Seeks Senior GNU/Linux Systems Administrator and Programmer

Original Posting: http://www.fsf.org/news/sysadmin

This is an opportunity to work for the organization that sponsors the
GNU project, publishes the GPL, and fights for software freedom.
The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded, seasoned, experienced
GNU/Linux systems administrator and programmer. (S)he will be
intimately familiar with the free software community and how it works,
and will be more interested in making a substantial contribution to
software freedom than obtaining a high salary.

The job must be worked on-site at the FSF's downtown Boston offices.
Both a phone interview and an in-person, on-site interview will be
required. Relocation expenses are negotiable.

This job is a union position. The salary is fixed at $55,224/year and
that is non-negotiable. Other benefits include the following:
      * Full family health coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
      * Four weeks of paid vacation annually,
      * Seventeen paid holidays annually,
      * Public transit commuting cost reimbursement,
      * 403(b) program through TIAA-CREF,
      * Somewhat flexible work hours,
      * Mobile telephone services for work use.

Systems Administration Tasks:
      * Install and maintain GNU/Linux on servers, desktops, and
        laptops.
      * Support the FSF's staff in operation of GNU/Linux systems. Some
        direct user support required.
      * Support users of the GNU Project in use of FSF-owned systems.
      * Maintain and improve configurations of server (mail, DNS, FTP,
        Apache, anti-spam) and desktop (e.g.: Emacs, Mozilla, Evolution,
        OpenOffice.org) software.
      * Monitor and improve system security and network infrastructure.
      * Recommend changes to system infrastructure, such as new
        equipment purchases.
      * Interface with other members of the free software community to
        help support the needs of the GNU Project.
      * Coordinate work of volunteer systems administrators.

Programming Tasks:
      * Design and write new software as needed for internal use at the
        FSF.
      * Improve and maintain existing custom software:
      * On-line membership website (Python/MySQL/Plone)
      * Free Software Directory (Python/Django/PostgreSQL)
      * Savannah.gnu.org (PHP/Perl)
      * As needed, fix bugs in and write improvements for existing
        external software that is used at the FSF and Project GNU (e.g.:
        Exim, Mailman, Request Tracker, Bogofilter.)
      * Assorted internal sites running Python/Django/PostgreSQL

Required Experience:
      * 5+ years experience as GNU/Linux (or other Unix-like) systems
        administrator.
      * 3+ years experience with at least two programming languages.
      * 2+ years experience with Debian or gNewSense (mixed experience with
        other distributions is also acceptable).
      * 1+ years experience with SQL (preferably MySQL or PostgreSQL).
      * undergraduate college degree, or in lieu of degree,
        substantially more experience than that listed above.

Required Technical Skills:
      * Expert knowledge of systems administration for GNU/Linux.
      * In-depth understanding of key system components such as MTAs,
        Apache, Subversion, BIND, FTP, NTP, DHCP, and Software RAID.
      * Ability to read and write Python and Perl, and high proficiency
        (expert preferred) in at least one of the two languages.
      * Thorough knowledge of network and system security, especially as
        related to the kernel named Linux and common Internet services.
      * Knowledge of network routing and related services in GNU/Linux,
        such as iptables and stateful firewalls.
      * Ability to design SQL databases.
      * Ability to spec, purchase, assemble, and debug components for
        custom-build server systems.

Other Required Skills:
      * Willingness to learn and understand how political and
        philosophical positions of an organization impact computing
        requirements.
      * Ability to work as part of a team and to handle and coordinate
        contributions from a volunteer core.
      * Open-minded and tolerant of others.

This position works in concert as an equal to two other on-site
systems administrators. This position reports directly to the
Executive Director.

Resumes and cover letters must be submitted via email to
<hiring at fsf.org>. The email must contain the subject line, "Systems
Administration Position". Resumes should be attached via MIME in ASCII
text or PDF. Cover letters must be in ASCII directly in the body of
the email message. Resumes not sent via email or email submissions
that do not follow these instructions will be ignored.

Because of visa restrictions in the US, only US-based applicants can
be considered.

Resumes will be accepted until the right candidate is found. We expect
to hire immediately upon finding the right candidate.