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System and Network Administrator

 

About Lyryx Learning Inc.

Lyryx Learning, established in 2000, is an educational software developer of open textbooks, online homework, and other open educational resources (OERs) for higher education. The Lyryx team combines proven capabilities in software development with deep subject area knowledge to provide students and instructors with quality and affordable course material.
We are currently recruiting for the role of System and Network Administrator, with opportunities to be involved in various software development projects. The core position involves maintaining and supporting our infrastructure in cooperation with our Director of Technology.

Specific Duties and Skill Requirements:

  • Installation and maintenance of production and mail servers: Linux servers running Apache Tomcat on VMware and VMs in a remote data centre. Substantial experience with these technologies is required.
  • Network configuration and maintenance: good knowledge of firewall and VPN configuration required.
  • Web application: maintenance and possible future development of the main web application. Good experience with Java programming required.
  • Workstations: installation and maintenance of Linux and Windows desktop machines. Basic knowledge required.
  • Software: installation and maintenance of various software packages.

Qualification:

  • Formal education or certification is an asset but not required. Demonstrated knowledge will be considered in lieu of a formal degree in IT.
  • Minimum 2-3 years experience.
  • Motivated individual who can work independently.

Additional Assets:

  • Services like DHCP, DNS, email services, LDAP, MySQL, Samba, configuration deployment and management, enterprise backup systems.
  • Troubleshooting client applications like web browsers, plug-ins, etc.
  • Deployment of development tools like Eclipse, Java VM.
  • Basic Windows workstation set up and maintenance.
  • Scripting languages: Bash, Perl, Python for automating basic tasks.
  • Developing and documenting system procedures.

The Lyryx office is located in the Calgary Kensington area and offers a very flexible work environment, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Please send your cover letter and resume to The Lyryx office is located in the Calgary Kensington area and offers a very flexible work environment, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

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