[glug-t] Job@FSF

http://www.gnu.org/jobs/fsf-sysadmin.html

Senior GNU/Linux Systems Administrator and Programmer
The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded, seasoned, experienced GNU/Linux 
systems administrator and programmer. (S)he will be intimately familiar with 
the Free Software community and how it works, and will be more interested in 
making a substantial contribution to software freedom than obtaining a high 
salary. Finally, the ideal candidate will have a varied background where (s)he 
has carried out all kinds of common systems administration and custom 
programming/scripting tasks. 

This is an opportunity to work for the organization that started the GNU 
project, authored the GPL, and launched the Free Software Movement. The 
position includes frequent contact with many of the core developers of various 
GNU software packages. 

The job must be worked on-site at FSF's downtown Boston offices. Both a phone 
interview and an in-person, on-site interview will be required. 

This job is a union position. The salary is fixed at $38,895/year and is 
non-negotiable. Benefits include the following: 

full family health coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield's HMO Blue program, 
public transit cost reimbursement, 
403(b) program through TIAA-CREF, 
two weeks of vacation, 
sixteen paid holidays per year, 
somewhat flexible work hours, 
an IBM Thinkpad laptop, running only Free Software, for the employee's use for 
the duration of his/her employment. 
Systems Administration Tasks: 
Install and maintain GNU/Linux on servers, desktops, and laptops. 
Support FSF's staff in operation of GNU/Linux systems. Some direct user support 
required. 
Support users of the GNU Project in use of FSF-owned systems. 
Maintain and improve configurations of server (mail, DNS, FTP, Apache, 
anti-spam) and desktop (e.g.: Emacs, Mozilla, Evolution, OpenOffice.org) 
software. 
Monitor and improve system security and network infrastructure. 
Recommend changes to system infrastructure, such as new equipment purchases. 
Interface with other members of the free software community to help support the 
needs of the GNU Project. 
Coordinate work of volunteer systems administrators. 
Programming Tasks: 
Design and write new software as needed for internal use at FSF. 
Improve and maintain existing custom software: 
On-line ordering website (Python) 
On-line membership website (Python/MySQL) 
Free Software Directory (Perl/Python/MySQL) 
Savannah.gnu.org (PHP) 
Create bug-fixes and write improvements as needed for existing external 
software that is used at the FSF and Project GNU. For example -- Exim, Mailman, 
Request Tracker, SpamAssassin, TMDA. 
Required Experience: 
5+ years experience as GNU/Linux (or other Unix-like) systems administrator. 
3+ years experience with programming languages. 
2+ years experience with Debian GNU/Linux (mixed experience with Debian 
alongside other distributions is also acceptable). 
1+ years experience with SQL (preferably MySQL or PostgreSQL). 
undergraduate college degree or 12+ years of experience. 
Technical Skills: 
Expert knowledge of systems administration for GNU/Linux. 
In-depth understanding key system components such as MTAs, Apache, BIND, FTP, 
NTP, DHCP, and Software RAID. 
Ability to read and write Python and Perl, and high proficiency (expert 
preferred) at at least one of the two languages. 
Thorough knowledge of network and system security, especially as related to 
kernel named Linux and common Internet services. 
Knowledge of network routing and related services in GNU/Linux, such as 
iptables and stateful firewalls. 
Ability to design SQL databases. 
Other Skills: 
Willingness to learn and understand how political and philosophical positions 
of an organization impact computing requirements. 
Ability to work as part of a team and to handle and coordinate contributions 
from a volunteer core. 
Open-minded and tolerant of others. 
This position works in concert as an equal to another full-time, on-site 
systems administrator. Both positions report directly to the Executive 
Director. 

Applications, each including a resume and a cover letter, must be submitted via 
email to <sysadmin-job@xxxxxxx>. The email must contain the subject line, 
"Systems Administration Position". Resumes should be attached via MIME in ASCII 
text or PDF. Cover letters must be in ASCII directly in the body of the email 
message. Applications not sent via email or email submissions that do not 
follow these instructions will be ignored. 

Applications will be accepted until Friday 3 October 2003. We expect to hire 
immediately upon finding the right candidate. 


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