[wplug-jobs] Systems Administrator job opportunity at Elliance

[David J. Pryke]

Hello, All!

I am writing today to let you know of an opportunity at Elliance on the
North Shore/in the North Side area of Pittsburgh (directly across the river
from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center); the job posting is available
online, and you can apply directly, at:
http://www.elliance.com/about/careers/career-details.aspx?id=16

This is an IMMEDIATE need. (I work at Elliance right now, but I am leaving
soon to explore a career in a much larger environment. I have loved my time
here, and think it is a great opportunity for someone that wants to do it
all and have their hands on the entire IT infrastructure of a small company
that runs like a mini-enterprise.)

This job opportunity is not Linux exclusive, there is Windows and Mac OS X
equipment, too, but Elliance uses Linux and OpenBSD a lot, so I figured it
may be of interest to this community.

Feel free to contact me personally if you are interested but want to talk
about it some more. I am always available via david at pryke.us or via Google
Chat as david.pryke at gmail.com

Thanks,
Dave Pryke

Here is the job posting:
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Systems Administrator

Elliance is an award-winning digital marketing agency. We have a challenging
and diverse opportunity for the right Systems Administrator.

This person is responsible for all aspects of our web-hosting, corporate and
nascent cloud environments. The position requires knowledge of multiple
areas including systems administration, network administration, database
administration, information security, software version control, web
applications and desktop support.
Responsibilities:
Web-hosting infrastructure:

    * Manage physical and virtual servers, including application, database,
e-mail, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and
software. Manage other aspects of environment including network, firewalls,
routers, switches, etc.
    * Proactively monitor systems and alerts, using industry recognized
tools to avert troublesome trends as they develop to ensure a stable
production environment.
    * Provide 24x7 on-call systems support.
    * Purchasing, installation, maintenance and retirement of all
hardware/software.
    * Troubleshoot, analyze and resolve system issues, documenting problem
resolutions.
    * Perform root-cause analysis when problems arise.
    * Perform server audit, security audits, and system backups/recovery.
    * Manage deployment process of new applications and subsequent updates
to production servers.


Internal operations and desktop support:

    * Manage corporate infrastructure including network, server, application
development environment, backups, email, virus protection, wifi, phone
system, printers, and more.
    * Provide end-user support via the purchase, installation,
configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of their hardware, software,
and peripheral devices.


Required Experience:

    * Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent education/training.
    * Minimum 5-7 years as a System Administrator.
    * Understanding of industry best practices surrounding proper
maintenance and support of a 24x7 server infrastructure including systems
planning, security principles, and general software management best practices.
    * Strong experience with virtualization (VMware, Citrix XenServer and
Microsoft Hyper-V).
    * Experience with various Windows and Linux OS versions, including the
ability to remotely manage them via Remote Desktop Protocol and SSH,
respectively.
    * Strong understanding of networking and protocols including TCP/IP,
HTTP, SMTP, CIFS, DNS, DHCP, Kerberos and VLANs.
    * Experience with firewalls, firewall rule sets, and firewall best
practices.
    * A working knowledge of monitoring including but not limited to Nagios.
    * Solid database administration and SQL skills.
    * Experience with Active Directory.
    * Experience with installation and operation of content management systems.
    * Experience supporting telecommunications and connectivity equipment.
    * Demonstrated ability to support networked devices such as printers,
photocopiers and telecommunications equipment such as PBX and VoIP systems.
    * Experience with Asterisk PBX software a plus.
    * Experience with version control systems (Subversion, Git, etc.)
    * Some scripting or coding skills.
    * Reasonable familiarity with HTML, CSS and Javascript for troubleshooting.


Other Requirements:

    * Highly self-motivated and self-directed. Embraces the accountability
of the position.
    * Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously.
    * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    * Ability to quickly grasp technical issues and offer solutions.
    * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    * Professional business demeanor.
    * Required to stoop, kneel crouch and/or crawl to install, repair or
replace computer hardware and components

Location:
Pittsburgh
Culture & Benefits:

Elliance attracts clients, team members and awards with our distinct culture
and approach. Recognized as one of the world's Top 10 shops by Interactive
Media Awards, Elliance defies easy "agency" labels. We combine West Coast
culture (flat and open) with an intensely consultative approach to business
and brand strategy and interactive problem solving. Publications such as
Inc., Business 2.0, and industry leaders such as Cisco and Dell have cited
Elliance as innovators. By joining our team, you will enjoy:

    * health insurance
    * dental insurance
    * 401-K plan
    * Politics-free culture
    * Attending a conference/workshop/seminar every year - at our expense
    * Great collaborative learning environment
    * Working in a cool office space
    * Adjacent to a scenic river-side walking trail