Equinox Software Careers

Systems Administrator 11/29/2011


Equinox Software, a service provider for the open source integrated library systems Koha and Evergreen, is currently seeking a talented and dedicated Systems Administrator. Systems Administrators are responsible for the overall health and maintenance of customer-facing and internal servers and network infrastructure.

We are looking for the following qualities in a candidate:

  • Strong customer service focus (BOFH need not apply).
  • Extensive experience in a mission-critical Linux environment (Debian, Ubuntu, or Red Hat strongly preferred).
  • Deep familiarity with Linux installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Deep familiarity with Xen, Ganeti, and virtualization.
  • Experience with shell scripting and at least one other scripting language.
  • Experience exemplifying "laziness, impatience, and hubris" (as defined by Larry Wall).
  • Familiarity with SQL preferred.
  • Ability to work well with minimum direction.
  • Effective written and oral communication abilities.
  • Experience with Asterisk and IP phone technologies.
  • Familiarity with libraries and library operations preferred but not required.

Summary of essential job functions:

  • Maintains, installs, and upgrades all Equinox servers and systems, including a mission-critical customer-facing server cluster.
  • Provides internal support to employees, both local and teleworkers.
  • Participate in 24x7 on-call shifts for critical issues.
  • Configures, installs and monitors a variety of applications in addition to Evergreen and Koha, including but not limited to:
    • email servers
    • web servers
    • memcache
    • Postgres
    • ejabberd
    • DNS
    • Asterisk
  • Process documentation and improvement.

Equinox offers a strong benefits package including family health, dental, and vision insurance, fully paid for by the company. We also offer a 401k plan with matching contributions. Salary starts at $60,000 a year but is negotiable, and commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance is also available.

Please send your resume, 3 professional references, and salary requirements to careers@esilibrary.com with "Sysadmin" in the subject line.