[NBLUG/talk] [Fwd: Job Posting Request]

Dustin Mollo dustin at nblug.org
Fri Jun 27 10:03:03 PDT 2003


hello all,

figured this met our job posting criteria for the talk list.  enjoy.

-dustin

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Job Posting Request
From: "Gagan Mankoo" <gagan.mankoo at wil.com>
Date: Thu, June 26, 2003 12:05 pm
To: <info at nblug.org>

Hi,

I came across NBLUG on the web. I would like to inquire if I could post
the following job description via your mailing list.

""Located in Radnor, Pennsylvania, on Philadelphia's 'Main Line',
Stevens Capital Management LP ("SCM") is a financial consulting firm
specializing in developing and implementing computer-based statistical
trading systems and sophisticated investment strategies.  SCM operates
24 hours a day on global financial markets.

Sr. LINUX System Administrator

Join a 5 member administration team responsible for managing a mixed
network running Solaris and Redhat Linux on Sun and Compaq
servers/workstations.  As this environment continues to grow, and more
applications are ported onto Linux, we seek a Sr. Linux admin to work on
all aspects of administering a mixed Solaris/Linux mission critical 24x7
trading environment.  The user base comprises 20 technical and 20
non-technical users, and you would work closely with the real-time
trading systems developers and end-users.  Your responsibilities would
include traditional administration responsibilities to advanced data
warehousing, firewalls, networking, performance tuning, optimization and
application administration issues.

Top project and challenge for next 6 months is a new office environment
build out.  Be involved in a complete build out of the unix/linux
infrastructure.

Primary responsibilities:
* Administer Compaq Redhat 7- 9.x,/AS and Sun Solaris 8
workstations/servers running in a 24x7 environment.
* Configure and install new machines - Compaq Xeon/Itanium 2 and Sun
UltraSparc3.
* Basic Linux/Unix administration - kickstart/jumpstart server builds,
nfs, nis, shell scripting, performance tuning, and end-user support.
* Implement software and hardware RAID solutions, including Veritas
Volume Manager, Solaris Volume Manager, Compaq smart arrays, StorEdge
T3's and 3510 FC arrays.
* Research, evaluate and implement fault tolerant and HA solutions
including Veritas Cluster Server and Redhat Cluster Manager.
* Administer Linux/Solaris to Windows connectivity using Samba and
Exceed. * Support Sybase DBA's system requirements, currently utilizing
20+ Terabytes of disk space.
* Maintain development environment for real-time electronic trading
applications.

Shared responsibilities:
* Administer enterprise backup systems running Legato Networker and
using SpectraLogic 64000 tape libraries (AIT3/645 slot).
* Administer firewalls running Rainwall High Availability software with
Checkpoint NG.
* Backup Network administrator on Cisco/Riverstone 10/100/Gigabit
Ethernet LAN and WAN network
* Backup Trade System Administrator on TIBCO real-time financial data
distribution network, and stand-alone screens such as Reuters and
Bloomberg.

Requirements of the Candidate:
* 3+ years of hands-on Linux experience supporting sophisticated mission
critical environments.
* Given the mission critical nature of our applications you must have
the ability to work very well under pressure, and keep abreast of
current technology.
* University degree required.
* Exposure to networking, NT, SQL, Sybase, Perl would be assets.
* TIBCO/Rendezvous and Solaris experience would be a strong plus.

This is a linux administration position.  Candidates with less than 2
years of Linux admin experience will not be considered. Please submit
resumes to: recruiting at scm-lp.com""




Thanks for your time,
Gagan






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