[Jobs] Post Linux/Unix Google Job? (fwd)

[Gilbert E. Detillieux]

Just passing this along, in case anyone is interested...

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Gilbert E. Detillieux		E-mail: <gedetil at muug.mb.ca>
Manitoba UNIX User Group	Web:	http://www.muug.mb.ca/
PO Box 130 St-Boniface		Phone: (204)474-8161
Winnipeg MB CANADA  R2H 3B4	Fax:   (204)474-7609

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From: "Amy Klein" <aklein at google.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 19:51:51 -0700
Cc: aklein at google.com
Subject: [Board] Linux User Group - Post Linux/Unix Google Job?

Dear Gilbert:
 
My name is Amy Klein and I'm part of the recruiting team at Google.  I'm
looking for passionate Unix/Linux System Administrators who are versed in
System Administration, have an understanding of networking (TCP/IP) and who
can program and/or perform shell scripting.
I recently found your Linux User Group site; I was wondering if you could
post a few positions to your mailing list for me?   I have included them
below for your convenience.  If you could let me know if you posted them,
that would be great.  Thank you!

The below open positions are located in the following cities:

Dublin, Ireland / Zurich, Switzerland / Mountain View, CA / Kirkland, WA /
New York, NY /  Santa Monica, CA.  We provide extensive relocation benefits!

And please don't hesitate to forward on my contact information to anyone who
might be interested.

Thank you in advance for your time. 

Sincerely,

Amy Klein

Google - Staffing

 <blocked::mailto:aklein at google.com> aklein at google.com

 

Interested parties can send an updated copy of their resume to:
<blocked::mailto:aklein at google.com> aklein at google.com and note the correct
title and location.

 
Sr. Software Engineer/Unix System & Networking Guru, Google.com (SRE) 

Google is looking for seasoned software engineers who can also jockey
networks and administer UNIX clusters!

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. 

Senior Systems Administrator/Architect, Google.com (SRE)



This position requires a passion for problem solving, 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 plus. 

*	Experience with MySQL a plus. 

*	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.