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Senior Client Server Engineer, Unix

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Sr Client Server Engineer CODE: 4930 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Senior Client Server Engineer, Unix GRADE: 27 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, security and performance of systems and related software for large scale, enterprise server environments and storage area networks (SANs). Assists the database analysis administration staff for requirements related to the operating systems (Unix or NT Windows) needed for relational (Oracle or SQL Server) databases. Responsible for design, implementation and maintenance of critical backup strategies. Coordinates with wide area network engineers for requirements related to remote communications with schools and office sites. Participates with applications development teams as required in evaluation, development and implementation of applications software solutions. Provides Participates in the cross team technical lead for OGAT for development, implementation, maintenance and testing for disaster recovery requirements. Provides effective technical leadership to the Computer Operations data center operations staff including monitoring, training, printing backup services and other daily issues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: In-depth, thorough knowledge of server operating system software such as especially UNIX with preference for DEC/UNIX AIX in a large scale environment (20,000+ connected clients). Knowledge areas should include Unix Logical Storage Management, Systems and Kernel tuning, Unix security with C2 Compliance and Raid technology. Ability to develop scripts or other automation methods for operational requirements such as backups and restores as well as support documentation. Additional knowledge with NT Windows server software for large scale processing beneficial. Thorough knowledge of networking technologies especially TCP/IP to include traffic flow analysis/design and Unix connectivity (NFS, FTP, UUCP, etc.). Thorough knowledge of configuration and operation of enterprise storage area networks (SANs). Additional knowledge of other network technologies used by MCPS such as Apple talk, Novell and SNA beneficial. Working knowledge of client server relational databases, especially Oracle or SQL Server. Ability to provide technical leadership for disaster recovery requirements participate in disaster recovery efforts across multiple platforms and needed in coordination with customer organizations MCPS IT Security Team. Project management skills in directing complex, technical implementations. Excellent oral and written communication, human relation and presentation skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred. Course work in computer science, electrical engineering, technology management or a related field. Additional documented training related to server operating systems and communications technologies. Considerable experience supporting operating systems software for large scale server based platforms for relational databases. Considerable experience working with communications networks. Experience in the configuration and maintenance of storage area networks. Experience providing technical leadership with project management skills for planning and implementing cross platform solutions. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None for Unix. NT - MCSE certification from Microsoft helpful, but not required. preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Position is required to operate workstations for sustained periods of time.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Ability to work non-compensated overtime, especially during peak periods and when urgent work requirements exist.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides technical leadership to assist in determining strategic direction for operating system software for client server based large scale relational database applications.

2. Designs, plans, installs and maintains systems software for client servers for large scale UNIX based systems. Also provides NT Windows server based support as needed a possible replacement for UNIX.

3. Coordinates and implements any technical UNIX requirements for the database analysis administration staff needed for ORACLE Oracle or other relational database software.

4. Designs and implements backup strategies in coordination with the database analysis administration staff.

5. Provides for system level backup strategies.

6. Performs Unix systems administration task such as building file systems, devices, adding users and requirements for Logical Storage Management and implements any Unix security requirements at a C2 compliance level as directed by the MCPS IT Security Officer.

7. Provides for in-depth Unix related problem determination and resolution.

8. Provides in-depth monitoring and applies any required tuning, fixes or upgrades to enterprise server or data storage equipment.

9. Determines and implements actions to be taken to avoid denial of services on a proactive basis. Develops procedures and training for computer data center operations staff as needed for requirements such as backups, printing services and first level monitoring.

10. Provides necessary research, planning, coordination documentation on a technical basis to implement and maintain an MCPS comprehensive disaster recovery program for critical systems. This includes coordination with staff for such needs as large scale servers (UNIX/NT Windows), Central Server/Mainframe, WAN (Wide Area Network, LANs (Local Areas Networks), MCPS Internet services and MCPS E-mail services. It would also include any needed coordination for Hot Site and Business Recovery Site with customer organizations and vendor(s).Keeps up with current technology related to server operating system software and storage management systems (SANs and NAS) as well as evaluation of possible emerging technologies.

11. Participates in research and developments efforts involving new technologies in collaboration with other information technology teams in MCPS in OGAT.

12. Participates in development of any needed interfaces or transfer of information between different IDMS and Oracle databases.

13. Performs related duties as required.
Class Established:
Date(s) Revised: 7/2011
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.