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Friday, November 6, 2009

[LIBJOBS] Yale University - Professional Opportunity - Library Systems Programmer II - 25 Science Park (#8624BR)

 

Professional opportunity of possible interest – please pardon the cross-posting.

 


 

Systems Programmer II

Library Systems Group

Yale University

Band III—Grade 24  

 

Schedule:  Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30 – 5:00); Occasional early mornings/evenings/weekends

 

The University and the Library

The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers.  To learn more about Yale University Library and its collections and services, visit www.library.yale.edu.

 

General Purpose

In a dynamic 24x7x365 production data center environment, working independently and collaboratively as a senior member of an interdepartmental team, provides Unix and Windows system administration, storage and backup administration, and application administration for Yale University Library, consortia, and development partner’s servers and web services. Plays a leadership role in the acquisition and deployment of new hardware.

 

Responsibilities

Ensures performance, reliability and security on Solaris, Linux and Windows servers, supporting critical staff and public services for the University Library, campus partners, and national and international consortia members.  Provides performance tuning, capacity planning, automation, and documentation for systems and applications.  

 

Installs, configures, documents, and maintains operating systems, applications, and system management tools including:
* Apache, Netbackup, RedHat, SAMBA, Solaris "Zones" and ZFS, SVN, Tomcat, VMWare
* Open source applications CNRI handles system, Fedora, VUFind,
* Informix, Oracle, MySQL and Progres, databases;
* Library applications GFA/LAS, MetaLib, SFX, URSA, Verde, Voyager and locally developed.

Ensures performance, reliability and security of tape libraries and backup systems:
* Monitor storage and backup systems and components to ensure capacity, performance and availability.
* Consult with clients on backup/restore issues.
* Perform storage and backup related software installs and upgrades.

Collaborates as part of a development team, as a technical lead, providing systems expertise in research projects related to new web services for the discovery and delivery of content, digital archives, and repositories.  Plays a leadership role as knowledge expert in the specification, design, and deployment of hardware. Independently manages special projects, such as capacity replacements and architecture improvements.  Tracks developments in new technologies.  Supports and collaborates with developers at Yale and in the open source community, data center operations staff, vendors, and service providers.  Performs off-shift work with rotating on-call coverage.  Mentors junior system programmers and other technology staff in Library units.  May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts.  May be assigned to work at the West Campus location in West Haven, CT.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least four years experience as a systems programmer in a mixed-platform environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Extensive experience configuring and supporting a variety of disk arrays and RAID controllers.  Extensive experience and skill troubleshooting and resolving a variety of hardware, network, and application-related issues in a multi-platform computing environment. 

Demonstrated expert knowledge with Linux/Solaris/Unix and/or Windows operating systems, utilities and applications.  Comprehensive, demonstrated leadership and project management skills.  Demonstrated ability with administration of web services (Tomcat, Apache), databases, and web applications.  Ability to produce well-crafted documentation, specifications, and recommendations. Excellent communication and organizational skills.  Expert skill in developing scripts to monitor, maintain, and secure systems.  Demonstrated competence working with a range of hardware related to enterprise-class services (servers, storage, and backup).

 

Salary and Benefits

Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.  Full benefits package including pro-rated 22 vacation days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance.  Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 8624BR.  Please be sure to reference #8624BR in your cover letter.

 

Background Check Requirements

All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

 

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.

 


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