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The Organization
The International Computer Science Institute is a world-renowned
center for research in computer science. It combines the flexibility
of an independent non-profit organization, the vibrancy of an
institute focused on international collaboration and the access to
technology and innovation that only a strong affiliation with UC
Berkeley can provide. Check out ICSI's project
page for details of some of the current research, including open
source router software, algorithms for genetic sequencing, future
Internet architectures and language understanding.
The Job
ICSI is looking for a full-time system administrator to help maintain our
state-of-the-art computer system. The position is initially a junior
level role with a focus on our Windows desktops and servers. However,
we are looking for someone who intends to develop their skills to the
point they can take full responsibility for designing, running and
securing significant parts of our system. Exposure to Unix clusters,
chunky networking hardware, serious storage infrastructure and
numerous very smart people is inevitable. The starting salary
is likely to be in the range $50K-$60K but the employment benefits are
so good that you should be comparing with industry jobs that pay
5%-15% more (even if you ignore the superior working environment!).
The Applicant
We are looking for someone who loves working with computers. An in-depth
knowledge of Windows is a necessity (e.g. registry-level changes,
network debugging, security configuration), although that needn't
necessarily come from a formal sysadmin background. Some knowledge of
computer hardware (do you know your SATA from your IDE from your
SCSI?) is also essential and the successful candidate is probably
comfortable with programming/scripting to solve non-trivial
problems. Unix/Linux and MacOS knowledge will definitely give you an
edge. Energy, flexibility and good inter-personal skills are key
attributes, as are excellent problem solving skills and the ability to
learn rapidly on the job. You'll need to be good at time management and
have the ability to work without supervision. You should possess
communication skills that allow you to convince world-famous academics
that, when it comes to running Windows machines, they should listen to
you. If you were the sort that dismantled your parents old
video recorders just to see how they worked, were the student who put
CGI scripts on your school's website when everyone else was still
getting excited about icons, and the type that can convince your boss
that your idea is better than her bosses idea then you're just the
sort of person we're looking for.
The Location
ICSI is located in downtown Berkeley, right near the BART station, the
library, the University, the park, a whole bunch of theaters and more
good, cheap restaurants than you can count. Sorry, there are no
convenient half-vacant strip malls, low rise industrial parks,
Walmarts or Dennys.
The Process
If you are interested in the position, please E-mail a resume (in
text, HTML, or PDF format) and cover letter to:
sysadjob ICSI.berkeley.EDU
In the cover letter, please include a paragraph or two describing a
project or problem resolution, either at work or home, that most
demonstrates your suitability for this job.
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