[JOB OPP] 3tiergroup.com Systems Administrator / Programmer

From: "Jeff Knerr" 
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 09:51:18 -0400
To: job-opps@cs.swarthmore.edu
Subject: [JOB OPP] 3tiergroup.com  Systems Administrator / Programmer
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 >> Small, uber-smart renewable energy company seeks Linux sysadmin for 
 >> environmental excellence!
 >> 
 >> Full disclosure: I'm not motivated by referral bonuses (we don't
 >> do those here) or other ulterior motives--just by the facts that my
 >> job is awesome and that I want to spread the love.  :)
 >> 
 >> 3TIER's a small, but rapidly growing company doing forecast and
 >> assessment for renewable energy companies, and we're looking to hire
 >> a Linux sysadmin with two or more years' experience to join our
 >> existing IT staff of three.  Though we're small in number, we do all
 >> kinds of crazy stuff: giant clusters, scientific computing, Asterisk
 >> systems, web applications, corporate desktops...  We're almost
 >> entirely Linux and Mac, which is lovely.
 >> 
 >> If you're into Linux, like the small company feel, and tend to be a
 >> jack of all trades, it's a pretty rockin' place to work.  Extra
 >> employee benefits include the warm fuzzy feeling that comes from
 >> supporting sustainable energy development and getting to tell
 >> acquaintances that you run computers that PREDICT THE FUTURE when they
 >> ask you what you do for a living.  We're based in downtown Seattle--
 >> a lovely place to live!--and are bicycle-friendly.  (Alas, though,
 >> we can't offer relocation.)
 >> 
 >> I've included the official posting in this message.  If you have
 >> questions, feel free to drop me a line at .
 >> To apply, email .
 >> 
 >> Thanks!
 >> 
 >> --branen salmon '04
 >> 
 >> ===============================================
 >> 
 >> Systems Administrator / Programmer
 >> 
 >> 3TIER, a provider of real-time forecast and assessment products for the
 >> renewable energy industry, has an immediate opening for a full-time
 >> Systems Administrator / Programmer in its Seattle office. The candidate
 >> must be highly motivated, responsible, and have the ability to take
 >> multiple projects from inception to completion with limited supervision.
 >> Job responsibilities include systems and network administration tasks,
 >> management of Beowulf clusters, networked backups, Ethernet networking,
 >> software and hardware upgrades, desktop support, and technical support of
 >> on-site users and remote customers. The candidate will be expected to
 >> maintain existing systems software and develop new systems software tools.
 >> 
 >> This is a full time on site position with some on call duties. 3TIER
 >> offers a competitive benefits and salary package and actively supports
 >> professional development activities.
 >> 
 >> Requirements:
 >> 
 >> Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field
 >> USENIX SAGE Level II (Junior) or SAGE Level III (Intermediate)
 >> 2 years Linux, Microsoft Windows and/or Mac OS X administration
 >> 2 years experience in a software development environment
 >> Strong written and verbal communication skills
 >> Assembling & upgrading commodity hardware (PCs, Macs)
 >> 
 >> Desired skills and experience:
 >> MySQL Database administration
 >> Python
 >> 
 >> To apply: Send a cover letter and resume in text or PDF format to
 >> csjobs@3tiergroup.com with the subject line "systems administrator".
 >> 
 >> About 3TIER: 3TIER provides wind, solar and hydro resource assessment and
 >> operational forecasting products and services to renewable energy
 >> organizations worldwide. Founded in 1999, 3TIER is the largest provider of
 >> these services in North America and currently forecasts for one-third of
 >> all operational wind energy projects on the North American continent. For
 >> more information, visit www.3tiergroup.com.
 >> 
 >> ===============================================
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