[BBLISA-jobs] Opening: Senior Unix Systems Administrator at The Boston Globe

[Mike Devlin]

Official Posting:
https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=14303&company=nytimesco&username

Senior System Administrator



The Senior Systems Administrator maintains the operations of server
machines, core operating software, application performance, network
connected storage, and connectivity between servers and the switches
and routers.  This position is responsible for the server’s uptime and
availability, and must respond at all times and act quickly to resolve
any problems that arise which jeopardize the client’s ability to
interact with our products or an employee’s ability to interact with
our systems.  Has a comprehensive understanding of the organization's
software and hardware systems. Anticipates, identifies and articulates
problem areas and develops preventative solutions. Works with a high
degree of independence on projects with little or no precedent and
resolves complex problems. Guides and trains other support
engineers.This position is part of a small but motivated team of
professionals with focused responsibilities and broad opportunities
for technology exposure.

Responsibilities:

Monitor server machines and server software at all times, either
through manual or automatic processes.  Respond quickly to degraded
system performance.
Responsible for monitoring system security and for taking proper steps
to prevent and detect security breaches.
Troubleshoot system and network problems in systematic manner.
Research new technical solutions.
Proactively communicate system-related issues to management and the
user community.
Monitor every aspect of the server machines in order to identify
opportunities for better system performance and elimination of
recurring system problems.
Manage all server machine resources, such as available computer disk
space, and notify the Director of Operations whenever greater
resources are required.
Install new server software, including pre-installation benchmark
testing, and quality control after installing.
Assist with designing robust backup schedules and perform restorations.
Manage email distribution lists.
Maintain systems to the security and operational standards of the NYTimes Co.
On a rotating basis serve as the on-call system administrator
responding to critical problems.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent and 5 years or more of experience
managing a medium or large size UNIX environment.
Expert knowledge of at least one of the following: Linux, Solaris or
other major UNIX OS. TCP/IP networking, firewall, sendmail, NFS, DNS,
system utilities.
Extensive experience with web server software such as Apache, Varnish,
IIS, Tomcat and databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
C, Java, shell scripts, and Perl programming experience preferred.
Experience writing and maintaining tools for backend administration.
Experience with configuration management frameworks such as Ansible or Puppet
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver projects on time.
Ability to maintain focus and perspective in a busy, time-critical
production environment.

Ability to work under minimal supervision and travel to where external
servers are housed.
Available for 24 hours on-call on a rotational basis.

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Company Information:

The Boston Globe is wholly owned by the New York Times Company (NYSE:
NYT), a leading, global multimedia news and information company with
2011 revenues of $2.3 billion, that includes The New York Times, the
International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, NYTimes.com,
BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com, and related properties. The Company's
core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and
distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.


Boston.com is one of the most visited regional portals in the U.S. and
is wholly owned by The New York Times Company, a leading global,
multimedia news and information company with 2011 revenues of $2.3
billion, that includes The New York Times, the International Herald
Tribune, The Boston Globe, NYTimes.com, BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com,
About.com and related properties. The Company's core purpose is to
enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality
news, information and entertainment.



EEO Statement: The Boston Globe is an equal employment opportunity
employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability,
national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic.
The Boston Globe is committed to diversity in its most inclusive
sense.