Ole at Work

Title: Software Specialist II
Employer: University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Department: Computer Science
Group: Computer Science Computing Facility

Computer network and systems administration for a multi-platform, high-speed LAN environment with over 500 nodes in several geographically disparate locations. Network and software operations including support of application, development, and research software, user configurations, software updates, documentation, and technical training.

Among my specific duties are:

• third-tier support and troubleshooting of Linux, SGI, and Compaq Tru64 (nee Digital Unix) systems
• installation/administration of email, UseNet, and Web servers
• network/systems security: intrusion detection, event response, research/implementation
• disaster recovery: strategies, implementation

The CSCF supports the entire faculty, staff and student complement of the Computer Science department in their research, administrative, and academic computing efforts.