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MBTA

1,001-5,000 employees

Public transit provider for Greater Boston area
Company Overview
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is a leading public transit provider, serving as the primary mode of transportation for over half of all work trips in Boston, demonstrating its critical role in the city's infrastructure. With a service area encompassing 175 communities and reaching nearly 75% of Massachusetts residents, MBTA's extensive network across eight different transit modes sets it apart from other transit providers. The company's commitment to accessibility and convenience, as evidenced by its diverse transit options and user-friendly interface, makes it an integral part of daily life for millions of New England residents.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

1964

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

22%
Locations
Cambridge, MA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Bash
MySQL
SQL
Operating Systems
Linux/Unix
CategoriesNew
DevOps & Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Site Reliability
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Four (4) years system administration experience with Linux/Unix operating systems
  • Working knowledge of Desktop/Server hardware configuration, real-time systems, general networking, MySQL/MariaDB database and SQL query, Apache web server, RAID Disk array configuration, shell scripting (sh/bash/csh/Pearl or similar)
  • Ability to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week
Responsibilities
  • Support, maintain, and enhance the real-time distributed system used to manage the MBTA’s Operations Control Center Train Control System
  • Respond to system emergencies twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week
  • Monitor the functioning of installed equipment/systems and make adjustments as needed
  • Improve the automated system monitoring and problem auto resolution systems
  • Troubleshoot and document resolutions of failures with computer hardware, operating system, network, and control system
  • Design/implement/integrate new systems, hardware, and technologies into the Operations Control Center
  • Read, update, and create detailed documentation such as system schematics, hardware layout diagrams, operating system installation procedures, and maintenance procedures
  • Create, execute, and analyze database reports and ad-hoc queries
  • Create, review, and execute system test procedures
  • Utilize change control and version management procedures
  • Perform coordination with Schedules Department on train schedule loading
  • Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned