Position Summary:
The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) provides computer technology services to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a more limited set of services to UW System and other units of State government. DoIT delivers desktop, server and mainframe computing services and supports networks, telecommunications, Internet connectivity, administrative and academic systems, security, instructional technology and other functions.

Network Services is a department within DoIT and is responsible for the management, operation and support of the campus network. Network Services coordinates the design, long-range planning and procurement of a broad range of network services, including access to the Internet, Internet 2 and other high-speed research networks.

This position will provide information system administration, network tools and applications support for academic, administrative, research and outreach activities related to several major networks for the UW-Madison campus network. The position is responsible for assisting in development and maintenance of software tools and applications such as wired and wireless network management and monitoring, Domain Name System (DNS) services, GIS-based fiber infrastructure tracking and network access control platforms.

The position is responsible for development and technical support of a Linux server environment. The primary skills required are familiarity with the design, installation, and maintenance of physical and virtual servers running one or more distributions of Linux. This includes formulation of system requirements and design alternatives; providing technical consultation, leadership, and support in the performance of system development and administration activities; and participation in quality and system assurance reviews. This position will perform research and development activities related to the selection and installation of complex and emerging hardware, hardware operating system, and software technologies. The position responsibilities include planning, installation, programming, and problem diagnosis and support of Linux servers.

Position Duties:
List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:
No degree required

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
Required Qualifications
* Experience supporting servers running one or more Linux operating systems such as: Red Hat, fedora, debian/ubuntu,SystemD.
* Experience and advanced knowledge of UNIX system administration functions, UNIX shells (i.e. Bourne, C, Korn), UNIX network utilities, Makefiles, Git and RCS.
* Experience coding UNIX shell scripts, CGI, SQL, HTML and web design techniques.
* Must have outstanding interpersonal and organization skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
* Must possess strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to learn new software development and scripting languages such as Ajax, C or C++, Java JavaScript, TLC or Expect.
* Ability to learn DoIT policies, procedures, and standards.
* Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships.
(A minimum of 7 years of IT experience to be considered for the Senior level.)

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience supporting RADIUS, DNS/DHCP, LDAP
* Advanced knowledge of virtual machine environments (i.e. VMWare).
* Advanced knowledge of relational database (e.g. Oracle, Postgres or MySQL) systems.
* Advanced knowledge of data processing methodologies, analysis and design techniques, and computer programming techniques using PERL, python and makefiles.
* Advanced knowledge of project estimation, work plan preparation, project change control techniques and task automation.

Additional Information:
Please note that DoIT is not able to provide sponsorship for this position.

Department(s):
A069120-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/NETWORK SVCS/CAMPUS NET

Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:
Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should specifically address the required qualifications listed above.

Contact:
Bradley Molzahn
bradley.molzahn@wisc.edu
608-262-0596
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:
SR IS SPECIALIST(S45BN) or IS SPECIALIST(S45DN)

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:
98121-AS


The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://oed.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Apr 19 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: May 19 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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