Job Description for Principal Systems Administrator (Unix)
Description--Play an integral role in facilitating both New Product
Development teams and our business-functional teams. Duties include, but
are not limited to:
? Design and administer UNIX systems supporting our commercial web
sites.
? Support and administer development and editorial communities within
Encyclopaedia
? Britannica.
? Improve and maintain our building-wide and worldwide communications
facilities.
? Respond to internal and external user requests and problems.
? Lead projects and manage personnel as unexpected contingencies arise.
Summary of Qualifications
? Education and training requirements include Bachelor of Science in a
science or engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years experience
performing in role of Systems Administrator, as well as a minimum of two
years as a Team or Project Leader. Skills and knowledge requirements
include:
? Five or more years experience in UNIX and LAN/WAN administration.
? RDBMS experience is preferred, but not required.
? Two or more years of Project Management experience is required.
? Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining UNIX system
administration, Web Server administration, network architectural design,
and LAN/WAN administration.
? Experience in e-mail maintenance and expertise in the creation and
implementation of firewalls is highly desired.).
Technical Experience Required:
Operating System: Sun OS/Unix, NT, Netware. Network Comnmunication
Protocols: IPX, TCP/IP, NET BEUI, NET BIOS. CISCO Routers, bridges and
hubs. LAN/WAN, Web Server Administration, Network Architecture.
Soft Skills Required:
Project Management experience. Excellent oral, written, and
interpersonal communication skills.
Desired Skills:
RDBMS, Netscape Web Server, NT, Firewalls, C/C++ programming.
Contact: Colette Young
cyoung at eb.com
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Phone: (312) 347-7361
Fax: (312) 294-2176
