[clug] For Sale - Google is Hiring - Unix/Linux Job Descriptions

[Amy Klein]

Google is looking for Unix/Linux enthusiasts!  Below are three job
descriptions with contact information provided after each job description if
you are interested. 
 
 
Google - Unix/Linux System Administrator (SRE)
 
Positions available in Dublin, Ireland / Zurich, Switzerland / Mountain
View, CA/ Kirkland, WA/ New York, NY
 
Have you been working as a Unix or Linux System Administrator at your
company or school and want to take your career to the next level? Are you
passionate about open source technology? This position may be for you!
 
This position requires a deep understanding of networks, operating systems,
multi-tiered Internet services, and the ability to learn new applications
and concepts quickly. Strong scripting skills are essential. 
 
Requirements: 
.3+ years experience in Unix or Linux Systems Administrator. 
.Experience in a high-volume or critical production service environment. 
.Strong understanding of networking; understanding of how to isolate,
diagnose, and resolve service delivery components (service delivery
components include servers, networks, and applications); be familiar with
the functionality, operating, and failure modes of key networking devices
(routers, switches, bridges, firewalls, hardware load balancers); be able to
identify networking as the potential cause of a service issue using
server-resident tools to generate this data (tcpdump, ping, traceroute,
etc.); familiarity in interpreting the output of these tools; familiarity
with common network topologies, protocols, and tools; have some notion of
common network security exploits -- and their remedies; understanding of
troubleshooting at the packet level. 
.Skilled in leading projects, especially in deploying live end-user systems.
.Proven technical troubleshooting experience. 
.Programming or debugging of web applications running under Java VM. 
.In-depth knowledge of Linux, networking, and shell scripting. 
.Knowledge of Python programming a bonus. 
.Programming and troubleshooting skills in C/C++ and/or Java a plus. 
.Ability to handle periodic on-call duty as well as out-of-band requests. 
.BA/BS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline. 
 
To be considered, send your resume to aklein at google.com with the subject
line: Unix/Linux System Administrator, Google.com (SRE) - with the correct
LOCATION NOTED. Resumes will only be reviewed for this posting.
 
 
Google - Sr. Software Engineer/Unix System & Networking Guru (SRE) 
 
Positions available in: Dublin, Ireland / Zurich, Switzerland / Mountain
View, CA / Kirkland, WA / New York, NY.
 
Are you a passionate seasoned software engineer who is also a genius at
jockeying networks and administering UNIX clusters. Do you want to be
involved with keeping Google.com up and running, from code-level
troubleshooting of traffic anomalies to maintenance of our most cutting edge
services; from monitoring and alerts to building new automation
infrastructure? 
 
Qualifications: 
.Strong programming/scripting skills in any of the following: C, C++, Java,
Perl, Python. 
.Senior Level experience with Unix system administration. 
.Strong understanding of networking; understanding of how to isolate,
diagnose, and resolve service delivery components (service delivery
components include servers, networks, and applications); be familiar with
the functionality, operating, and failure modes of key networking devices
(routers, switches, bridges, firewalls, hardware load balancers); be able to
identify networking as the potential cause of a service issue using
server-resident tools to generate this data (tcpdump, ping, traceroute,
etc.); familiarity in interpreting the output of these tools; familiarity
with common network topologies, protocols, and tools; have some notion of
common network security exploits -- and their remedies; understanding of
troubleshooting at the packet level. 
.Strong project management skills, especially in deploying live end-user
systems. 
.In-depth knowledge of Unix (preferably Linux), and shell scripting. 
.Proven technical troubleshooting experience. 
.Ability to handle periodic on-call duty as well as out-of-band requests. 
.6-15+ years experience for Senior SWE position, or 3-8 years experience for
SWE position. 
.BA/BS in CS, or equivalent experience. 
 
To be considered, send your resume to aklein at google.com with the subject
line: Sr. Software Engineer/Unix System & Networking Guru (SRE) - with the
correct LOCATION NOTED. Resumes will only be reviewed for position posted.
 
 
Google - Engineering/Operations Manager/Director - (SRE)
 
Positions available in: Dublin, Ireland / Zurich, Switzerland / Mountain
View, CA / Kirkland, WA / New York, NY
 
We're looking for a highly technical, hands-on Engineering or Operations
Manager/Director to lead a team of 4-10+ Google software engineers and
systems administrators for the Google.com group. 
 
Requirements: 
.Very high technical competence and strong academic record. 
.Strong Unix/Linux background
.3-10+ years of relevant experience managing software development and/or
operations teams. 
.4+ years of relevant hands-on technical experience, and a record of
individual technical achievement. 
.Strong understanding of networking; understanding of how to isolate,
diagnose, and resolve service delivery components (service delivery
components include servers, networks, and applications); be familiar with
the functionality, operating, and failure modes of key networking devices
(routers, switches, bridges, firewalls, hardware load balancers); be able to
identify networking as the potential cause of a service issue using
server-resident tools to generate this data (tcpdump, ping, traceroute,
etc.); familiarity in interpreting the output of these tools; familiarity
with common network topologies, protocols, and tools; have some notion of
common network security exploits -- and their remedies; understanding of
troubleshooting at the packet level. 
.Skilled in leading projects, especially in deploying live end-user systems.
.BA/BS in CS preferred; MS / Ph.D. a plus. 
 
To be considered, send your resume to aklein at google.com with the subject
line: Engineering/Operations Manager/Director (SRE) with the LOCATION NOTED.
Resumes will only be reviewed in response to this posting. 
 
Amy Klein
Google - Staffing
aklein at google.com