any computer geeky types need a job?

[BrianS]

I work for a lawfirm right on the water in downtown Boston

We are about to be hiring for at least 1 and possibly 2 desktop support people.

MS Office2003, XP, Printers, Blackberries, VideoConference, Palms, Hardware, Software, Phones, Inforite, blah blah blah.. we do it all here.

Its not a bad place to work, I have been here 6 years...

If anyone knows anyone interested... Drop me a PM... If you have any expirience supporting lawfirms, all the better...

[crash]

I am, but only have 1.5 years doing desktop/server work. Are they looking for more experienced people? I am an aggressive learner. I'll shoot you my resume if you think I'd fit the bill.

[JohnR]

How senior desktop ?

More of a Network / Server Guy but I'm the Cat's Arse when it comes to Desktops too

[BrianS]

We are actually looking for a Senior Networking guy too..

JOB TITLE: Senior Systems Administrator

DEPARTMENT: Information Technology

SUPERVISOR: Technology Manager

STATUS: Exempt, Full-time



SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of Goulston & Storrs application servers and implementation of new hardware and software. The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for implementing and maintaining complex network/system technologies. Reporting directly to the Technology Manager, the Senior Systems Administrator will also help maintain the integrity and performance of the Goulston & Storrs data and phone network. Secondary duties involve participation and support of IT Support Service functions.





ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide support for all system software and hardware components.

· Monitor system performance to insure optimum performance of all equipment and software.

· Design and maintain system configuration and procedure documentation.

· Monitor daily operations of system tasks (i.e. daily backups, mail delivery systems, remote communications, virus detection) to ensure smooth operations and error-free performance.

· Acquire strong understanding of all aspects of currently installed system software, including performance-monitoring tools.

· Maximize performance of server and client hardware.

· Acquire understanding of available system hardware and software

· Testing and installation of application hardware and software upgrades.

· Offer recommendations for purchase of new hardware, software and system tools.

· Perform system maintenance and other related duties as required, sometimes during off-hours and on weekends.

· Designs/implements complex local and wide-area networks of machines, PBX and VoIP networks.

· Administers a 500 workstation/80 server computer network

· Works under general direction from senior IT management.

· Establishes/recommends policies on system use and services.

· Provides technical lead for system administrators and other IT staff of equivalent seniority



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Ability to utilize educated and informed judgments where appropriate.

· Ability to self-direct when appropriate, manage projects and tasks, and take initiative in researching system/network issues and recommend solutions

· Ability to work as a team member and follow project plans and procedures.

· A solid understanding of an operating system; understands paging and swapping, inter-process communications, devices and what device drivers do, filesystem concepts (inode, clustering, logical partitions), can use performance analysis to tune systems.

· A solid understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts; understands principles of routing, client/server programming, the design of consistent network-wide filesystem layouts.

· Familiarity with current computer hardware technology and ability to adapt to constantly changing computer technology.

· Advanced experience in working with Windows 2000/2003, Active Directory, Exchange 2003, and Cluster Services

· Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. Ability to solve problems quickly and automate processes

· Excellent interpersonal and communications skills; capable of writing proposals or white papers, problem reports and end user notifications

· Degree preferred, More than four years of previous system administration experience.

· Solid Understanding of Layer 2 switching Architectures Familiarity with Layer 4-7 switching concepts

· Ability to work with multiple physical transports including single mode fiber, Multi mode fiber, Twisted Pair, Wireless Technologies

· Experience with complex TCP/IP networks using Cisco and Extreme Switches

· Familiar with Cisco IOS and ExtremeWare

· Experience configuring and maintaining routers

· Experience with dial-up networking - PPP

· Experience installing/configuring DNS/BIND

· Experience with network security EAP/802.1x

· Building and managing firewalls

· Experience with distributed authentication (RADIUS)

· Experience with host security

· Familiar with SAN technologies (Fiber Channel, iSCSI)

· Familiar with Virtual Server Technologies (Vmware, MS Virtual Server)

· Familiar with VoIP Technologies

[The Dad Fisherman]

What's it Pay???

Do they have a Fishing Allowance...

As much as this place drives me crazy at times it IS right on the Water and I DON'T have to be on call...2 very big plus's

[BrianS]

for the desktop role, prolly $52-$55k ish..

were right on the water too.. although not very nice water...
and there is oncall rotation.. usually 1 week a month.. but we barely get paged ever.

[likwid]

Originally Posted by bjs

and there is oncall rotation.. usually 1 week a month.. but we barely get paged ever.

unless out with the wives or fishing. oke:

[BrianS]

or rip roaring drunk..
its always the way...

[likwid]

Originally Posted by bjs

or rip roaring drunk..
its always the way...

I forgot about that.
ahahahhaahahahah

[JohnR]

Damn - I fall a little short on the Senior NetAdmin I have three times as many desktops and 1/4 the servers... Public Education - "Redundancy? We don't need no stinkin; redundancy"

Bet that one is 90-110K

[fishsmith]

TDF - not being on call is the balls.

'rip roaring drunk' thats funny, cause its true, we say "service with a slurrrrrrr"

[Katie]

if i could only drive... lol, sounds like a rather fun job.. thats all i do in intership, desktop support..lol

[BrianS]

Im not sure I would describe it as fun..... but its definitely different...

hehe




and yes.. I would imagine that Network job is definitely right in that range..

[Saltheart]

Wouldn't hurt to apply John. Most job descriptions list qualifications for the ideal candidate. Someone who maybe has 80% covered may get the job.

[JohnR]

Nah - if I took THAT job I would never fish as I would work 60+ hours per week and commute another 20. Besides, I don't think I have the right mix of experience for that position ...

[Saltheart]

I think you could handle it but I also would try to avoid the commute!!