System Administrator
System Administrator
Carpathia Hosting Inc. is seeking a System Administrator for our secure data center in Sterling, VA. Candidates must be US Citizens and be able to pass a background investigation due to contractual obligations we have with our customers. The hours of this position are 9pm – 8am Wednesday through Saturday.
As a key member of the team you will be directly responsible for operations support, monitoring of customer solutions, front line handling of inbound & outbound email, phone and trouble ticket communications. System administration and service provisioning as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Operations support in response to system alerts
- Inbound and Outbound Customer communication including telephone, email and trouble tickets
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Scheduled system maintenance activities including
- Hardware and Software upgrades
- Software and application Patching
- Working closely with the engineering team to troubleshoot complex customer issues.
- Where necessary, help generate technical documentation
In addition to general Microsoft Office experience we require:
- The candidate will work in the 24*7 Global Operations Center, supporting various customers and technologies on shift.
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An understanding of Windows and/or Unix Server operating systems,
- Windows 2003 / 2008
- Redhat / Cent OS Linux
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Understanding of various services such as DNS, SMTP, SNMP, SSL and SSH.
- Prior data center or computer room experience preferred.
- Willingness to jump in and learn new tools and technologies in support of a very diverse set of customers
At times the candidate may be required to lift objects up to 75 pounds, though this is not a primary job requirement.
Experience with any of the following technologies is a plus:
- Databases – MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle, Postgres
- Virtualization Platforms – VMWare, Citrix XEN, MS HyperV
- Web Server – IIS, Apache
- SNMP Monitoring
General Qualifications:
- System administration experience with Unix and/or Windows (MCSA/RHCT/SCSA/LPIC preferred)
- A+, Network+, or Security+ Certification Desirable
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to execute flawlessly in stressful situations
- High levels of accountability and ownership with an attention to detail
To apply for this position, please send your resume to hr@carpathia.com
Carpathia Hosting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.