Linux/Windows SysAdmin and Support Specialist
Location: US, VA, Fairfax Area
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Engineering
Salary range: 40000-50000
Company profile: Slable is a small I.T. consulting firm based out of Woodbridge, VA. We offer computer/network support, VoIP telephone systems, website/server hosting, and much more. While our office is in Woodbridge, we service other businesses mostly in Northern Prince William County and Fairfax County, and are dedicated to providing our clients with excellent customer service!
Description: Slable is a small I.T. consulting firm based out of Woodbridge, VA. We offer computer/network support, VoIP telephone systems, website/server hosting, and much more. While our office is in Woodbridge, we service other businesses mostly in Northern Prince William County and Fairfax County, and are dedicated to providing our clients with excellent customer service!We are looking for reliable technicians/system administrators working on an on-call and scheduled basis to assist with our day-to-day operations, which include servicing computers, phone systems, and networks. Depending on the event you could either be out in the field, behind a desk at our office, or at home replying to emails/support tickets. The majority of the job would entail maintaining Windows and Linux servers and remotely working with our clients to resolve comuter and network issues.
Requirements: Eligibility:- Must be 16 or over with a valid driver's license- Must have a car available at all times; please do NOT apply if you do not have reliable transportation (gas costs to and from client locations are reimbursed)- Must be able to respond to emails, support tickets, and texts at all times during shift, as well as have the ability to be on-call when needed (a smartphone with a data plan is a must - we will reimburse for any work-related charges)- Must be able to sit, stand, or kneel for prolonged periods of time- Must be able to lift and carry heavy items- Must have flexible shift availability, including nights and weekends- Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong telephone and customer service skills (strong writing skills are a REQUIREMENT)- We welcome students, and will be glad to work with your school schedules as long as we are given them in advance- Should possess strong analytical skills, and effective interpersonal relationship skills- Must be able to sign a non-compete: you may NOT work for a competing company simultaneously--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Required Experience:- Working advanced knowledge of networking, security, and storage fundamentals - Working basic knowledge of backup and storage architecture - Deploy and provide day to day support of small sized Linux and Windows environments - Ensure customer uptime and performance through monitoring, proactive support, maintenance, and utilization of best practices - Establish lasting professional relationships with each customer through frequent communication and consistent demonstration of proficiency in Linux, Windows, and other related technologies - Must have a basic to intermediate knowledge of three or more of the following server side operating systems and applications: -- Debian -- Red Hat Linux (CentOS) -- Other Unix-based platforms -- Windows 2003/2008 Server -- Virtualization (KVM, Xen, and OpenVZ) -- cPanel/WHM - Must have basic to intermediate ability to use/configure the following user-side applications and operating systems: -- Windows XP/Vista/7 -- OSX is a plus, but not a requirement -- iOS and Android -- Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome -- Microsoft Outlook Client and/or Microsoft Outlook Web Access Client -- Google Apps- Must have a basic to intermediate knowledge in the following miscellaneous areas:-- HTTP Protocol-- DNS Protocol-- SMTP Protocol-- SSH Protocol-- FTP Protocol-- POP3 and/or IMAP Protocol-- MS Terminal Services (Remote Desktop Protocol)-- MS Activate Directory and Group Policy-- Network Connectivity--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The following are a list of things that are a plus, but not required:- CompTIA A+, Network+ or Linux+ Certifications- CCENT, CCNA, & CCNP Certifications- Experience with Juniper/Vyatta/Cisco routing/switching platforms (HUGE PLUS)- SQL and Database Service Knowledge- Hands on experience with networking such as punching down cat5e/6 patch panels, or running cable drops- Experience managing systems supporting various database platforms including MySQL, Postgres, and Oracle- Have a working knowledge of MySQL administration and replication solutions- Familiar with deploying and maintaining Apache configurations- Able to support various mail servers such as Exim and Sendmail- Experience with scripting and automation- Experience with directory services, particularly LDAP- Able to support large, geographically distributed DNS environments- Experience with physically configuring and deploying servers in a data center environment- Ability to compile Linux applications: PHP, Apache, Kernel, FTP, MySQL- Proficiency with Bash and Powershell
Benefits: We are looking for employees who can grow with us and become a significant part of our team. Please see a few of our highlighted benefits below:Competitive compensationPaid vacationPaid sick leaveProfessional but relaxed environmentFlexible work scheduleFree meals provided when working weekend shifts
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