Senior System Administrator

Hotwire Communications Ltd; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans

401K Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time

Employee Referral Bonuses

Exclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks

Job summary

Hotwire Communications Ltd seeks a Senior Systems Administrator in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This role involves designing, implementing, and troubleshooting IT Infrastructure, while ensuring constant availability of services.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, possess knowledge of Microsoft and Linux server technologies, and have experience with VMWare. Key benefits include comprehensive health plans, a 401K, and employee service discounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Microsoft and Linux Server Technologies.
• Experience with VMWare or other Virtualization Environments.
• Experience in configuration and maintenance of IT services.

Responsibilities

• Implement new processes for managing IT Infrastructure.
• Perform research and implement software patches.
• Evaluate and test new products and services.
• Champion configuration of mission-critical servers.
• Monitor systems for constant availability of IT services.

Skills

Microsoft Server Technologies

Linux Server Technologies

VMWare

Scripting (Python, JavaScript, C++, Java)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

DHCP

DNS

Web Servers

Load Balancers

Relational Databases

Storage Systems

Job description

The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, documentation, and troubleshooting of IT Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Implement or execute new and/or current processes and procedures that aid in the efficiency of managing and expanding the IT Infrastructure.
• Perform research, analysis, and implement software patches or hardware changes needed for any security or server related deficiencies.
• Evaluate and test new products, services, and internal tools.
• Champion and drive the configuration and maintenance of mission‑critical servers and services.
• Monitor existing systems to ensure constant availability of IT services.
• Provide support, mentorship and technical direction to IT administrators and IT support specialists.
• Ensure all IT services are properly maintained and upgraded, including anti‑virus, backups, imaging, and patching.
• Write custom scripts that reduce the need for human intervention.
• Consistent use of independent discretion over matters of significance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Microsoft and Linux Server Technologies.
• Experience with VMWare or other Virtualization Environments.
• Experience in configuration and maintenance of services such as DHCP, DNS, web servers, load balancers, relational databases, and storage systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends and holidays and participate with on‑call rotation.
• Preferred:
  • Experience coding in higher‑level languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, C++, or Java).
  • Experience creating automated scripts and software.
  • Experience with Database Administration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans.
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!).
• Paid Volunteer Time.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high‑speed internet, video service, phone, and security service.
• Employee Referral Bonuses.
• Exclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks.

Hotwire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.