Server Admin – Web Team
The Server Administrator is responsible for maintaining the University Residences servers.
Responsibilities
- Setup, maintain and install secure FreeBSD servers
- Maintain MySQL database server and provide support to the Web Application Developers
- Maintain Apache web servers and programming environments
- Maintain awareness of current network and computer security issues
- Troubleshoot unexpected problems at unexpected times
- Research and implement disaster recovery procedures (e.g. backups)
- Apply patches or updates in a timely manner
- Manage accounts and permissions
- Write documentation of server configurations and settings
- Maintain server and network-related scripts
- Maintain monitoring tools (e.g. Nagios)
- Support the mission and goals of University Residences
Qualifications
Many of the skills and knowledge are gained through on-the-job training and experience.
- A working knowledge of and actual experience in setting up, configuring, and maintaining a server and services
- Experience with web programming in UNIX-like environments
- Basic knowledge of MySQL and Apache
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment both efficiently and courteously
- Good problem solving skills and communication skills
- A willingness and ability to help other staff members troubleshoot server related problems
- Willingness and availability to have a flexible, on-call schedule for the duration of employment
- Must maintain a minimum ot 10 credits per quarter for undergraduates, and 8 credits ofr graduates
- Must maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average
- Preference may be given to students with on-campus living experience
Additional qualifications
- Basic knowledge of PHP and Python
- Basic knowledge of DNS configurations
- Experience creating and managing web applications
- Experience with LDAP account management
- Experience with shell scripting
- Experience with revision control systems
- Experience with network-level security issues
Term of Position and Training
Must be available to work 15-19 hours per week during the academic year and at least 20 hours per week during the summer. Hourly wage is $9.90 per hour for both work-study and non-work study students. Must maintain a 2.00 GPA minimum during employment, and be taking at least 10 credits (8 for graduates). Preference given to applicants with on-campus living experience. Summer on-campus housing is available at a discounted rate. The Server Administrator reports to the Assistant Director for University Residences IT, collaborates with web developers, web content editors and the webmaster, and receives technical direction from the Web Systems Developer. On-the-job training is provided.
Questions
Contact Howard Muhlberg at Howard.Muhlberg@wwu.edu, or (360) 650-3289.