Systems Administrator

3TIER, a leading provider of renewable energy information services, invites applications for a full-time Systems Administrator at its downtown Seattle headquarters. Our services include real-time forecast and assessment products for the solar, wind, and hydro renewable energy industries. 3TIER provides a dynamic and challenging work environment, with innovative and engaging user interfaces, large data sets, and a talented and impassioned team of developers and scientists.

Successful candidates will be able to work on a team with limited supervision, learn new systems and technologies quickly, and have an interest in renewable energy science. To learn more about us, please visit http://www.3tier.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Implement and maintain 3TIER’s IT infrastructure, including all computer hardware, data connections and infrastructure software (eg: linux, http, ftp, SQL, ssh, dns, tape backup) that forms the functional basis of 3TIER's forecasting and assessment systems.

• Manage and assist with implementation of electrical and mechanical systems such as battery backup, air conditioning and electricity demand.

• Ensure maximum availability of 3TIER’s computing infrastructure
• Provide technical support and documentation to 3TIER's users for both hardware and software

Qualified candidates will have the following:
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related fields.
• 2+ years system administration experience
• USENIX SAGE Level 2 or 3
• Experience working in a UNIX/Linux command-line environment
• Ability to work some nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to be on 24x7 pager rotation
• Scripting experience such as bash or csh
• MySQL and/or PostgreSQL Database administration (preferred)
• Python (preferred)

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position in Seattle, WA with competitive compensation and benefits.

Application Requirements
For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/sysadmin.htm.

3TIER is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to and promotes workforce diversity.

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