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Northeastern Illinois University is embarking on a major right sizing effort in support of its administrative system moving from a mainframe based mix of applications to fully integrated vendor developed software in a client/server environment. Staffing for this data center offers exciting and challenging opportunities for individuals with the right skills. The following two position are to be filled immediately: DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR Primary responsibilities are to install, maintain, and support Informix DBMS and associated products; performance review and tuning of applications, establishment of policies, standards, and procedures pertaining to database management, security, maintenance, documentation and implementation of changes; development and testing of disaster and database recovery plans for Informix/HP-UX production and testing databases; ensure effective and efficient database functionality for mission critical applications. Assist the Unix Systems Administrator and provide technical consulting to application development and support group. We require a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years experience in database design, tuning, database administration specifically with Informix OnLine DBMS. Experience with HP-UX, SQL, and CARS software highly desirable. Must be willing to learn Unix System Administration responsibilities and possess superior communication, analytical, and people skills. UNIX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR Responsibilities include ensuring high availability of HP/UX based hardware and software services including configuration, installation, tuning and integration between HP system and NetWare LAN. Install, configure, and maintain operating system, layered products, Informix DBMS, application software, and applicable patches. Track and resolve problems with hardware and software. Performance tuning and capacity planning of the system and applications, communication hardware and software, user accounts management and other system administration duties including backup, disaster recovery and security administration. Assist the Database administrator and provide technical consulting to application development and support group. We require a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. In-depth knowledge of hardware and software products and platforms; 2+ years of HP/UX and NetWare operations experience in production environment. Expertise with TCP/IP, IPX and other networking protocols, C and shell script programming. Experience with Informix, SQL, and CARS software highly desirable. Must be willing to learn DBA responsibilities and possess superior communication, analytical, and people skills. Starting salaries for these positions range between $48K-$53K/year with excellent health, retirement, vacation, and educational benefits. Smoke free and team oriented work environment. Opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to a major downsizing project. Applications will be accepted and considered until positions are filled. Please send letter of interest, resume, and three references to: Executive Director, Information Services Northeastern Illinois University CLS-4067A 5500 N. Saint Louis Avenue Chicago, IL 60625. (An Equal Opportunity Employer) Fax: (312)794-6148