Hourly Student System Administrator – Academic Year 2010-2011

University of Washington Information School


Location
The Information School, UW-Mary Gates Hall

Anticipated Start Date: 09/16/2010
End Date: 06/30/2011

Position Description
The Information School is currently searching for a student system administrator.  Working closely with other members of the iSchool IT team and a full-time system administrator, the student assistant will be responsible for:

•    System administration of servers that support research and instructional projects; including server setup, configuration, OS installation and maintenance
•    Responding to end-user requests
•    Ensuring reliability and security of systems
•    Installing security updates
•    Performing system backups and monitoring system performance
•    Documenting processes and procedures
•    Advising on hardware and software purchases
•    Evaluating and testing new technologies, processes,  and procedures
•    Ensuring system compatibility with UW and iSchool systems.
•    Handling sensitive/private data
•    Providing limited 2nd tier Help Desk support

The ideal candidate will be available through the entire 2010/2011 academic year. The workload will be 15 to 20 hours per week.   

Requirements
The successful candidate must have the following:
  • Operating System Administration:  Familiarity with at least 2 of the following: Linux, Mac OS (Snow Leopard) and/or Windows Server 2008
  • Linux/MS Windows integration, particularly with Active Directory a plus.
Desired Qualifications (some combination of the following): 
  • System Administration: User/Group management, ACLs, Kerberos, LDAP and Scripting
  • Web server: Apache, IIS, Tomcat
  • Database: PostgreSQL, MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server
  • Programming: PHP, Perl or Python preferred
  • Email: Familiarity with email (MTA/SMTP) concepts

This position is open to ALL current University of Washington students enrolled as of autumn quarter 2010.

Salary:
$16.00 - $18.50/hr DOE

This position is not benefits eligible.

To apply:

1.   Please include a cover letter briefly describing your skills and experiences relevant to this position in one page or less.
2.    Attach a current resume that includes your work history and academic accomplishments.

Please submit all application materials to Uli Corner iApply@uw.edu with, “Student System Administrator” in the subject line or to Mary Gates Hall Suite 370 no later than Monday, September 6th.


The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans are encouraged to apply.