From jobs at lists.linux.org.au Fri Mar 18 13:39:01 2016 From: jobs at lists.linux.org.au (LA Jobs List) Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:39:01 +1100 (AEDT) Subject: [LA-Jobs] Geological Survey of NSW Message-ID: <20160318023902.061071D3@linux.org.au> A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website. http://linux.org.au/geological-survey-nsw =================== Java Developer - preferably with experience in spring framework or another enterprise system An opportunity for a dynamic individual to work in a scientific environment, within an innovative team. Flexible employer - role may be based in Sydney or Maitland by negotiation. Temporary full-time role (up to 30 June 2017) Total Remuneration Package: Package up to $107,997 includes salary ($88,015 - $97,426), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. About The Role In this role you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the GSNSW online information systems, including spatial and a-spatial databases and document management systems residing in the AWS cloud. You will improve accessibility of information through the use of integrate QA/QC processes, interoperability standards/protocols and leading edge technologies to support the provision of geological data to the mining/exploration industry, government and community. About You You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate on multiple technical projects across our Department. You will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in enterprise Java development (eg. spring framework) and web programming languages (eg. php, javascript) and the ability to learn new languages and skills as required. You will apply your experience to maintaining and developing Alfresco, Geoserver and SOLR systems. To be successful you will also have: Linux administration skills (eg. Ubuntu). Experience with open source software. http://www.seek.com.au/job/30605162 =================== From jobs at lists.linux.org.au Fri Mar 18 13:43:33 2016 From: jobs at lists.linux.org.au (LA Jobs List) Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:43:33 +1100 (AEDT) Subject: [LA-Jobs] Systems Administrator at Anchor Message-ID: <20160318024333.5D9D61D3@linux.org.au> A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website. http://linux.org.au/systems-administrator-anchor =================== Are you an enthusiastic and scarily capable Linux sysadmin? We want you in our Sydney office, right now. Anchor makes the best custom web hosting solutions in Australia. We build to a spec, not to a budget. Your job will be to lovingly configure and maintain servers for customers. Make no mistake, this isn?t a cPanel or Plesk shop; you?ll be getting your hands dirty solving interesting problems, and automating ALL the things. We do things the right way, not the cheap way. You?ll be working in a casual and fun environment with a team of equally sharp-minded geeks. Like them, you know how to Get Things Done. Above all, you?re a passionate and pragmatic problem-solver. You?ll do the right thing by our customers, and give them the solutions they need. Anchor is a supportive work environment that encourages learning. You can expect to learn a lot here, and at the same time you?ll give back to others. Your day to day responsibilities will include: * Maintaining customer systems, dealing with submitted tickets and responding to customer enquiries efficiently * Proactively handling problems before our customers even know about them * Identifying deficiencies in our infrastructure and fixing them * Mentoring your colleagues to help them expand their skills * Automating yourself out of the job * Improving existing systems and processes to better support our customers and your colleagues To perform well in this role, you will have: * Good time management and task prioritisation skills * A methodical and principled approach to troubleshooting and problem diagnosis * The ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues * A strong self-motivation to learn new skills and technologies * Strong proficiency with at least one programming language * A solid understanding of security best-practices and theory * A strong desire to see constant improvement in yourself and the tools and processes you use * 2+ years of operational experience managing GNU/Linux server systems We use these on a daily basis. The more you know, the better; the rest you?ll learn: * GNU/Linux: Debian, CentOS, RHEL * Web servers: nginx, Apache * DBMS: PostgreSQL, MySQL * Virtualisation: KVM * Configuration Management: Puppet, Ansible, Terraform * High Availability: Pacemaker, Corosync, DRBD * Networking: IPVS/ldirectord, netfilter, haproxy * Platforms: Amazon Web Services Why Anchor should be your home away from home: * Our kick-ass office is right next door to Town Hall station, and many bus stops are within 1-2 blocks * Workstations with huge screens and your favourite peripherals, your choice of a desktop or laptop * Well-stocked drinks fridge * Company lunch every Friday * Transparent, no-nonsense and trusting environment ? if we hire you we know you?ll do the right thing * Flexible working hours, because fitting in personal commitments shouldn?t be difficult * A company account at the local coffee shop * We?ll send you off to attend conferences like Linuxconf and Pycon, all expenses paid Interested yet? If this sounds like something you?d love to be a part of, send us an email to jobs at anchor.com.au with a short resume attached as PDF, and a brief covering letter introducing yourself. =================== From jobs at lists.linux.org.au Fri Mar 18 13:43:57 2016 From: jobs at lists.linux.org.au (LA Jobs List) Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:43:57 +1100 (AEDT) Subject: [LA-Jobs] Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Optiver Asia Pacific, Sydney Message-ID: <20160318024357.1AA2E1D3@linux.org.au> A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website. http://linux.org.au/senior-site-reliability-engineer-optiver-asia-pacific-sydney =================== As part of a fast-faced, dynamic engineering team, you'll be focused on optimisations where you?ll be working on squeezing microseconds out of our high performance trading systems. You'll be working closely with the business including our Traders, Software Developers, and Infrastructure Engineers to develop a deep understanding of trading strategies and learn about the operation of in-house software and the architecture of exchange and broker systems. In this role, you?ll get to play ?technical detective?, tracking down issues and chasing a problem to its root cause as well as working on projects to deliver new platforms to production and deploying the latest and greatest in releases. Desired Skills and Experience We are looking for a solution-oriented engineer who wants to have a direct impact on the business. Someone who is analytically minded, loves to solve problems and is driven by customer satisfaction. An enjoy who might consider themselves a bit of a technical generalist with the aptitude to constantly learn and apply your new skills. If you're a team player with a ?can-do? attitude who believes in collaboration loves understanding how applications work and how the system fits together, this is the role for you. Your skills You?re a proactive and customer focused technologist with a broad and ever-growing knowledge of various technologies, operating systems and languages. Relevant experience working in System Administration, Development, IT Operations / DevOps/ Release management or any technical role that requires complex troubleshooting, incident management and production support A solid understanding of Linux / UNIX Strong scripting skills; we love to automate! You are excellent at troubleshooting, root cause analysis and generally love to solve technical problems An understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols A team player Must have strong communication skills both written and verbal and be able to articulate technical and non-technical concepts Must be passionate about technology and be committed to continuously improving Please apply via our website http://www.optiver.com/sydney/careersoptiver/job-opportunities or send email to kassidy.mulley at optiver.com.au =================== From jobs at lists.linux.org.au Fri Mar 18 13:44:07 2016 From: jobs at lists.linux.org.au (LA Jobs List) Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:44:07 +1100 (AEDT) Subject: [LA-Jobs] Systems Engineer - Australian Synchrotron Message-ID: <20160318024407.26E561D3@linux.org.au> A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website. http://linux.org.au/systems-engineer-australian-synchrotron =================== The Systems Engineer contributes to the analysis, design, development, implementation and support of IT infrastructure projects to enhance and extend the Scientific Computing and IT capabilities of the Australian Synchrotron to ensure that the computing requirements are addressed in the most effective and efficient way across the entire organisation. Major Accountabilities Consolidate, standardize and improve core IT infrastructure vital for the operation of the Australian Synchrotron including accelerator and beamline computing infrastructure (IOCs, OPIs, network, storage, to increase manageability, efficiency and resilience of core IT infrastructure and simultaneously reduce risks and cost of IT operation. Contribute to the planning, design and implementation of major projects, which enhance and extend the IT infrastructure across the facility, to grow the Scientific Computing & IT capabilities. Contribute to projects, which automate workflows including scientific data handling & processing for the science and corporate departments, to ensure that the user throughput can be increased. Assist with the development of scientific and corporate software applications, ensuring that new or changing business processes can be efficiently and effectively supported. Assist with 2nd Level IT support, providing users and help-desk with support related to relevant IT issues and to provide support related mainly to issues with Network or storage. Advise on IT security and monitor and improve the configuration of devices responsible for network security (firewalls, VPN, etc), making sure critical data and information are only disclosed to those who have a right to know it, that data and information are protected against unauthorised modification and that IT systems are available and useable when required. Foster the adoption of standards and good practices in the Scientific Computing & IT team. Contribute to IT policies, procedures and documentation, ensuring that the IT maintainability and sustainability is constantly improved. Train IT and non-IT staff across the organisation. Advise on the effective use of hardware, software, and network infrastructure, so that all staff and team members can utilize the available IT infrastructure efficiently and effectively. Required Skills Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or similar subject (Software Engineering etc). More than 3 years of experience as Systems and/or Networks Engineer. Solid knowledge of, and experience with, TCP/IP networking (switches, routers, firewalls). Excellent knowledge of network security. Solid knowledge of network, server and storage hardware; good knowledge of virtualisation technologies. Competent with administering different operating systems, Linux in particular. Basic programming skills (Python, Perl, Ruby, C/C++/C#, Windows PowerShell, Linux scripting). Proven fault finding skills in large IT environments and competent in solving hardware and software issues. Well developed, effective oral and written communication skills, together with proven abilities in liaising effectively with people at all levels. Ability to balance competing priorities effectively. Ability to produce quality work within tight time constraints. Ability to work both as a part of a team and autonomously and an aptitude for self learning. Desirable Skills Bachelor degree. Knowledge of web server (Apache, Tomcat) and database technologies (Oracle, Postgres, MySQL). Interest in emerging technologies. Closing Date Monday 20 March 2016 Job Location Clayton, Victoria, Australia Position Type Full-Time/Regular To Apply Please visit the following link https://www.synchrotron.org.au/index.php/about-us/synchrotron-careers/working-at-the-synchrotron/careers-search ===================