[JOB OPP] Re: Renewable energy sysadmin job in Seattle

Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 10:38:24 -0400
From: Jeff Knerr 
To: job-opps@cs.swarthmore.edu
Subject: [JOB OPP] Re: Renewable energy sysadmin job in Seattle
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> 3TIER, a leading provider of renewable energy information services, 
> invites applications for a full-time Systems Administrator at our 
> downtown Seattle headquarters.  Our services include real-time forecast 
> and assessment products for the solar, wind, and hydro renewable energy 
> industries.  3TIER provides a dynamic and challenging work environment, 
> with innovative and engaging user interfaces, large data sets, and a 
> talented and impassioned team of developers and scientists.
>
> Successful candidates will be able to work on a team with limited 
> supervision, learn new systems and technologies quickly, and have an 
> interest in renewable energy science. To learn more about us, please 
> visit http://www.3tier.com.
>
> Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
>
>   * Implement and maintain 3TIER's IT infrastructure, including all 
> computer hardware, data connections and infrastructure software (eg: 
> linux, http, ftp, SQL, ssh, dns, tape backup) that forms the functional 
> basis of 3TIER's forecasting and assessment systems.
>
>   * Manage and assist with implementation of electrical and mechanical 
> systems such as battery backup, air conditioning and electricity demand.
>
>   * Ensure maximum availability of 3TIER's computing infrastructure.
>
>   * Provide technical support and documentation to 3TIER's users for both 
> hardware and software.
>
> Qualified candidates will have the following:
>
>   * Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field.
>   * 2+ years system administration experience
>   * USENIX SAGE Level 2 or 3
>   * Experience working in a UNIX/Linux command-line environment
>   * Ability to work some nights and weekends as needed
>   * Ability to be on 24x7 pager rotation
>   * Scripting experience such as bash or csh
>   * MySQL and/or PostgreSQL Database administration (preferred)
>   * Python (preferred)
>
> Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:
>
>    This is a full-time position in Seattle, WA with competitive 
> compensation and benefits.
>
> Company Information:
>
>    3TIER is a renewable energy forecasting and assessment company that 
> uses its knowledge about weather, climate and their impacts on wind, 
> hydro and solar energy to help its clients make better decisions about 
> their renewable energy investments.  We use sophisticated computer 
> modeling systems, in-house expertise and reliable delivery mechanisms to 
> forecast both the short-term intermittency and the long-term availability 
> of renewable energy as well as provide project-scale, scientifically 
> based assessment and forecast products and services to our clients.  
> Founded in 1999 and incorporated in 2001, 3TIER is a privately-held, 
> disabled-veteran-owned, equal opportunity employer and is committed to 
> and promotes workplace diversity.  To learn more about us, please visit 
> www.3tier.com.
>
> How to Apply:
>
>    Applications are accepted online only.
>    http://www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/sysadmin-aa.htm
>
> (Interested Swarthmore alums can contact me at .)
>
> --
> Branen Salmon
> Systems Administrator
> 3TIER, Inc.
> 2001 6th Ave, Ste 2100
> Seattle, WA  98121
>
> +1 206.708.8422 direct
> +1 206.325.1573 main
> +1 206.708.8423 fax
>
> www.3tier.com
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