Systems and Network Administrator

SUMMARY:
General Function:
Our client is looking to recruit an intelligent Systems and Network Administrator who is capable of independent thought.  The ideal candidate will be an excellent multi-tasker, responsible for research, design, development, testing, and documentation, while also supporting the functions of the Internet Exchange Points that the company maintains.
 
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general network and system administration duties as required
• Debug day-to-day operating problems with peers and work actively to maintain the company services to highest possible uptime.
• Recommend / design / construct / test / implement network, application, and systems programs as needed.
• Periodically perform training as part of the company training program.

• 4-year university degree, preferably in an information systems or computer science related discipline, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record of at least 4 years of job-related experience supporting Linux and/or FreeBSD as a system administrator.
• Excellent knowledge of Internet Protocol (IP), network security issues, and open-source security tools.
• Ability to understand complex instructions and work independently, quickly, and accurately.
• Ability to learn and fill knowledge gaps quickly.
• Sound knowledge of programming and scripting; being able to write scripts to automate processes is essential.
• Ability to modify existing open-source solutions for use in the company environments.
• Ability to travel to various locations to work on the company infrastructure and attend industry-related conferences.
• Good interpersonal skills, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity and/or previous relevant experience within an ISP or IXP environment/toolset.
• Strong bias towards automation and code-reuse.
• Production experience with FOSS tools.
• Experience with BGP.

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned. The company is a small, dynamic, and highly agile team that covers all aspects of operations.

• Moderate physical activity with the ability to type and perform repetitive motions. Some lifting and stooping are required to unpack deliveries and rack equipment.
• Ability to spend most of the day looking at computer screen(s).
• Ability to travel to various locations to perform the company related work or attend industry-related meetings on the company’s behalf.

POSITION INFO:
General Function:
Our client is looking to recruit an intelligent Systems and Network Administrator who is capable of independent thought.  The ideal candidate will be an excellent multi-tasker, responsible for research, design, development, testing, and documentation, while also supporting the functions of the Internet Exchange Points that the company maintains.
 
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general network and system administration duties as required
• Debug day-to-day operating problems with peers and work actively to maintain the company services to highest possible uptime.
• Recommend / design / construct / test / implement network, application, and systems programs as needed.
• Periodically perform training as part of the company training program.

• 4-year university degree, preferably in an information systems or computer science related discipline, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record of at least 4 years of job-related experience supporting Linux and/or FreeBSD as a system administrator.
• Excellent knowledge of Internet Protocol (IP), network security issues, and open-source security tools.
• Ability to understand complex instructions and work independently, quickly, and accurately.
• Ability to learn and fill knowledge gaps quickly.
• Sound knowledge of programming and scripting; being able to write scripts to automate processes is essential.
• Ability to modify existing open-source solutions for use in the company environments.
• Ability to travel to various locations to work on the company infrastructure and attend industry-related conferences.
• Good interpersonal skills, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity and/or previous relevant experience within an ISP or IXP environment/toolset.
• Strong bias towards automation and code-reuse.
• Production experience with FOSS tools.
• Experience with BGP.

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned. The company is a small, dynamic, and highly agile team that covers all aspects of operations.

• Moderate physical activity with the ability to type and perform repetitive motions. Some lifting and stooping are required to unpack deliveries and rack equipment.
• Ability to spend most of the day looking at computer screen(s).
• Ability to travel to various locations to perform the company related work or attend industry-related meetings on the company’s behalf.