Hey, I thought this might be of interest....... For some reason the blurb is, right now, incomplete in the url below (will be fixed asap), so I'm including the whole thing here. -- Fernando The Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics would like to announce a job opening for Systems Administrator/Audio Maintenance Engineer (#009817). Below is the job description. You can apply to this position by visiting the Stanford Jobs Website at: http://jobs.stanford.edu/openings/display.cgi?Job_Req=009817&JFam=NIL&a… The Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics is a multi-disciplinary facility where composers and researchers work together using computer-based technology both as an artistic medium and as a research tool. The System Admin/Audio Maintenance Engineer’s primary purpose is to assist CCRMA’s technical staff in providing state-of-the-art systems for music production and research in an open-source environment. Assist in managing 40-50 Linux desktops, 10-15 Mac OS machines and the center’s server and network systems. Assist in overseeing audio maintenance in our studios and performance space including commercial DAW systems. Assist with concert sound. Identify needed facility upgrades and assist in planning, implementing and installing, of IP phone system, security system, and network audio , network backbone, servers and system services. Responsible for creating accounts and other day-to-day tasks needed for student, staff faculty and visitor computer accounts. Responsible for researching and procuring technical needs for the Center. Demonstrated technical experience with Linux (preferably rpm-based distributions) and Mac OSX desktops, networks and servers. Interest in maintaining rpm packages such as those included in Planet CCRMA and creating and maintaining a repository of open-source packages, both for Linux and eventually Mac platforms. Demonstrated reliability to work under supervision and within project management goals. experience with highly-technical system administration, ability to solve problems independently. Requires initiative and strong organizational skills, efficient response to e-mail requests and balance general incoming requests while handling multiple projects despite frequent interruptions. Excellent communication skills and ability to provide use-able documentation for end-users. Familiarity with use and function of analog and digital audio equipment. Knowledge of video systems would be a plus. Ability to troubleshoot audio system setups (not board-level electronics) and maintain and install computer-associated audio equipment. Demonstrated ability to build hardware (including soldering skills) or the willingness to learn. Ability to make and repair audio, video, and computer cables. Resumes accepted until March 1, 2006.