Position: Systems Administartor
Company: Ander
Category: Sysadmin
Experience required: 2y
English level: intermediate

**Job Description:**

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator for our client to join their team in the **Pacific Time Zone** and take responsibility for the setup, management, and maintenance of their web hosting infrastructure, Linux servers, email servers, AWS environment, multi-provider ESP (Email Service Provider) setup, Cloudflare configuration, high load server and database management, domain DNS setup, WordPress knowledge, proficiency in server-side scripting.

‌**Responsibilities:**

- Set up, configure, and maintain web hosting infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance, including domain DNS setup for seamless website accessibility, WordPress installations, and deployment of server-side scripts.

- Manage and troubleshoot Linux servers, including installation, patching, monitoring, and performance optimization, with considerations for domain DNS setup, high load server management, WordPress performance, and efficient execution of server-side scripts.

- Administer email servers, including setup, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of email services, such as Exchange or Postfix, while optimizing performance for high load scenarios, integrating ESP providers, and executing server-side scripts for email automation.

- Oversee AWS (Amazon Web Services) environment, including setup, configuration, monitoring, and optimization of various services, such as EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudFormation, and VPC, with considerations for high load, scalability, integration with WordPress, and execution of server-side scripts.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement solutions that align with business needs, ensuring proper domain DNS setup, seamless service integration, WordPress compatibility, and efficient execution of server-side scripts.

- Monitor system performance, diagnose and resolve issues promptly, and implement preventive measures to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations, including monitoring and managing domain DNS configurations, WordPress installations, and server-side script execution.

- Conduct regular backups, implement disaster recovery plans, and ensure data integrity and security, while incorporating domain DNS setup, WordPress backups, recovery strategies, and proper management of server-side scripts.

- Manage domain names, DNS configurations, SSL certificates, and other related tasks, ensuring accurate and efficient domain DNS setup for optimal website and service performance, including WordPress installations and server-side script deployment.

- Configure and manage Cloudflare services, including DDoS protection, CDN, WAF, and DNS management, while integrating domain DNS setup, ESP providers, WordPress, and server-side scripting for enhanced security, performance, and content delivery.

- Utilize expertise in managing high load servers and databases, implementing load balancing, caching, and other performance optimization techniques for WordPress-based websites, and efficient execution of server-side scripts.

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**Requirements:**

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Proven experience as a System Administrator or similar role, with expertise in web hosting setup and management, Linux server administration, email server management, AWS setup, ESP setup, Cloudflare configuration, handling high load servers and databases, domain DNS setup, WordPress knowledge, server-side scripting.

- Readiness to work in the Pacific Time Zone.

- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS) and proficiency in shell scripting.

- Experience in managing high load servers and databases, implementing performance optimization techniques, load balancing, caching, and scalability strategies for WordPress-based websites, and efficient execution of server-side scripts.

- Familiarity with web servers (e.g., Apache, Nginx), databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).

- Experience with email server

- Administration (e.g., Exchange, Postfix), email security protocols (e.g., SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and anti-spam/anti-virus solutions.

- Solid understanding of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudFormation, and VPC, with considerations for high load and scalability.

- Expertise in configuring and managing Cloudflare services, including DDoS protection, CDN, WAF, and DNS management, with a focus on integrating domain DNS setup, ESP providers, WordPress, and efficient execution of server-side scripts for optimized performance.

- Proficiency in domain DNS setup, including managing DNS records, configuring subdomains, and implementing DNSSEC.

- Solid knowledge of WordPress CMS, including installation, configuration, security best practices, plugin management, optimization techniques, and efficient execution of server-side scripts.

- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, VPN, and firewall concepts.

- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and provide timely resolutions.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

- Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for staying updated with the latest technologies and industry trends, including Cloudflare’s offerings and enhancements, evolving ESP trends, WordPress updates and advancements, server-side scripting advancements, and working effectively in **the Pacific Time Zone.**