[JOBS] Borders UNIX Team Lead - Ann Arbor

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On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 1:27 PM, Candice Debczak <<mailto:CandiceD@arrowstr=
ategies.com>[email protected]> wrote:
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Position TitleTeam Lead - Platform EngineeringJob CategoryInformation Techn=
ologyDivisionCorporate OfficeDivision Description
Borders is a place to discover fascinating new releases and reconnect with =
old favorites, a place to share a family story time or savor a hot cup of c=
offee. We engage our customers with a rich shopping experience where they c=
an explore knowledge, entertainment and more.
Borders employees allow our customers to connect with the books, music and =
movies that help shape and define us all. A career with Borders Group begin=
s with sharing our vision to create richer, more satisfying lives through k=
nowledge and entertainment. Those people with a passion for our product and=
 a deep commitment to providing engaging customer service will flourish in =
our diverse, energetic community.
Headquartered in the lively, cosmopolitan town of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Bord=
ers Group is a publicly held company with annual sales of over $3.9 billion=
. More than 19,500 dedicated employees support the operations of just under=
 800 Borders and Waldenbooks stores across the country and throughout the w=
orld. This includes our Borders Superstores in the U.S., smaller-format Bor=
ders Express and Waldenbooks stores, Borders Airport Stores, Borders Outlet=
s, a variety of seasonal businesses, our domestic distribution centers, and=
 our international presence.
Working at our home office is both exciting and challenging. Flexibility an=
d openness to new thinking is a must. The fast-paced retail environment req=
uires innovation, communication and a results-oriented mindset, as our proc=
esses and day-to-day operations are always changing to meet the demands of =
our stores and customers. Though fluid, the environment paves the way for c=
reativity and fun, with a door always wide open to the excitement of the fu=
ture.
Our corporate headquarters offers opportunities in multiple areas, includin=
g IT, marketing, finance, merchandising, human resources, and store operati=
ons, and provides an open, inviting, and collaborative environment in which=
 every function works together to support the success of our stores.
Borders Group supports the individuality of each employee and encourages ev=
eryone to explore their talents and seek expanded opportunities. This deep-=
rooted enthusiasm for diversity of people and perspectives is reflected in =
each of our employees, and continues to be a main driver of success for our=
 company.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
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    * Management oversight and allocation of workload for team including mo=
nitoring progress on projects and operational tasks.=20
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    * Interface with business groups to understand needs, and assign resour=
ces based on skills, availability and time allotment.=20
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    * Cross functional communication and coordination across a highly matri=
xed IT organization.=20
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    * Project coordination including assignment of technical resources, ove=
rsight of technical solutions, reporting project status.=20
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    * Perform Performance reviews including creation of management action p=
lans for managing performance and training plans to align skills with techn=
ical infrastructure.=20
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    * Participate in the project estimation and budgeting processes.=20
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Technical Responsibilities:
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    * Accountability for secure, stable, and recoverable operation of 186 A=
IX Unix (pSeries) servers, 2 HP-UX servers, 32 Linux servers, 6 AS/400 (iSe=
ries) servers and SAN storage devices.=20
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    * Ensure compliance with PCI and SOX security adherence within support =
and project work execution.=20
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    * Establish enterprise standards and ensure conformance with all soluti=
ons developed by the engineering staff.=20
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    * Technical and architectural leadership for a team of highly skilled e=
ngineers responsible for the AIX and HP Unix, Redhat Linux, and AS/400 plat=
form across the enterprise.=20
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    * Establish and maintain an inventory configuration database for platfo=
rm patching strategy and risk assessment=20
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    * Establish root cause analysis process to reduce repeat support reques=
ts resulting in overall reduction in support hours.=20
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    * Design and develop single sign-on process for Unix, Linux and AS/400 =
account access.=20
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    * Identify opportunity to recover 5-10% of non or under utilized assets=
 within enterprise infrastructure.=20
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    * Maintain and verify all data center assets are under appropriate main=
tenance agreements.=20
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    * Design and develop standard OS image build for each enterprise platfo=
rm technology.=20
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    * Reduce risk and cost by migrating antiquated hardware and software te=
chnologies to current supported platforms.=20
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    * Ensure process is established to verify enterprise wide system backup=
 and recovery.=20
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    * Establish a 6 month forecast for capacity planning of all platform se=
rvers and storage.=20
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    * Assure all implemented solutions are made fully operational and secur=
e leveraging the Borders standard Data Center, SOC, and Service Desk organi=
zations, tools and processes.=20
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    * Develop templates and assure engineering staff compliance in the crea=
tion of technical standards, solution design documentation and operating pr=
ocedures.=20
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    * 24x7 on-call for technical engineering platforms=20
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Qualifications
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    * Significant and demonstrable experience leading development, deployme=
nt and operations of data center infrastructure.=20
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    * Strong organizational, project management and communication skills.=20
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    * Demonstrable track record working in a leadership role in a large ent=
erprise with the ability to motivate and lead resources.=20
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    * Ability to appropriately escalate issues when required.=20
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    * Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities=20
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    * Bachelor=92s degree in computer science or related field or equivalen=
t work experience.=20
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    * 5+ years hands on experience installing, configuring, and trouble sho=
oting complex enterprise class computer systems.=20
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    * 5+ years experience leading IT technical professionals, at least 3 ye=
ars of which is specific to infrastructure.=20
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    * Strong knowledge of AIX and Linux technologies.=20
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    * Knowledge implementing and maintaining enterprise storage solutions=20
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    * Strong background in problem solving and systems troubleshooting.=20
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Candice Debczak=20
       Recruiter
cid:[email protected]

30300Telegraph Rd, Suite 117 | Bingham Farms, MI 48025| 248-502-2520| <http=
://www.arrowstrategies.com/>www.arrowstrategies.com
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Brandon MacShara
Sales Manager
Arrow Strategies
30300 Telegraph Rd. Ste 117
Bingham Farms, MI 48025
(248) 502-2502 - Direct
(248) 707-0901 - Cell
Proud to be recognized as one of -

"Michigan 50 Companies To Watch" based on overall Company achievements, con=
tributions and success.=20=20
"Metro Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies To Work For" for 2003, 20=
04, 2005, and 2006.=20=20
"Future 50 Company of Greater Detroit" recognizing the 50 Fastest Growing C=
ompanies in Southeast Michigan for 2004 and 2005.=20=20
"Cool Places to Work" in Michigan as selected by Crain's, American Society =
of Employers, and the MI Department of Labor.=20
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