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Posting Summary
| Posting Number: YUSA-8183 |
| Position Title: Junior System Administrator |
| Department: Systems Management Services, University Information Technology |
| Affiliation: YUSA |
| Band: 11 |
| Salary: $55,846 |
| Duration: Continuing Full-Time |
| Hours: 8;30 am - 4:30 pm |
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Purpose:
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Service Delivery, Systems Management Services the incumbent provides entry-level technical support for a variety of UIT maintained servers and applications. Under the direction of the Assistant Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and availability of systems and applications. |
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Education:
A relevant university degree, e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology. |
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Experience:
1 to 2 years of recent Unix/Linux System Administrative experience in a large and diverse computing environment. |
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Skills:
Proficiency with most UNIX commands and utilities;
Familiarity with most basic system administration tools and processes, e.g., system installation and configuration, printing systems, fundamentals of security, third-party software installation;
Fundamental understanding of UNIX-based operating systems, e.g., understands job controls, soft and hard links, distinctions between the kernel and the shell;
Familiarity with networked/distributed computing environment concepts, e.g., understands basic routing concepts, can add a workstation to a network, and can configure NFS;
Ability to write scripts in some language, e.g., Perl or a shell;
General knowledge of Internet applications, e.g., Telnet, ftp, ssh, web servers;
Knowledge of UNIX workstation, server, and peripherals hardware.
Excellent communication skills in order to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical users (written and oral); excellent analytical and evaluative skills; ability to work independently, set priorities and work effectively under pressure; ability to perform effectively as part of a team; ability to exercise tact and diplomacy; ability to deal calmly and effectively with people; ability to multi-task and meet long/short term deadlines; ability to attend accurately to detail; good aptitude to evaluate, implement and modify computer systems; ability and willingness to keep abreast of technological developments; excellent organizational skills; ability to maintain confidentiality. |
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| Cover Letter Required: Yes |
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Dates:
| Internal Posting Date: November 2, 2012 |
| Internal Application Deadline: November 9, 2012 |
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| Extended Posting Date: November 23, 2012 |
| Extended Application Deadline: December 7, 2012 |
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| External Posting Date: November 23, 2012 |
| External Application Deadline: December 7, 2012 |
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Please Note: All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.
Thank you for your interest in a career with York University.
Are you interested in applying to YUSA-8183?
To apply to this position click the following link to access our online application portal: https://hr2.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=13474
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- You have submitted a complete application package using our online application portal*. A complete application package consists of the completed application form, a cover letter and resume
by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.
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