Senior System Administrator

Hotwire Communications; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays

Hotwire Service Discounts

Job summary

Hotwire Communications is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of IT Infrastructure, ensuring efficient management of servers and services.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in IT and experience with Microsoft and Linux Technologies. Benefits include a 401K plan, paid vacation time, and service discounts for employees. Join a company that values diversity and offers equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and practical experience with Microsoft and Linux Server Technologies.
• Experience with configuration and maintenance of services like DHCP, DNS, and web servers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Implement new processes to enhance IT Infrastructure efficiency.
• Perform research and implement software patches for server-related issues.
• Evaluate and test new products and services.

Skills

Microsoft Server Technologies

Linux Server Technologies

VMWare

Python

JavaScript

C++

Java

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

DHCP

DNS

web servers

load balancers

relational databases

storage systems

Job description

Description

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

Duties & 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 Qualifications

• Experience coding in higher-level languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, C++, or Java)
• Experience creating automated scripts and software
• Experience with Database Administration

Benefits

We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including:

• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.