Systems Administrator
KingsIsle Entertainment Inc., United States

• Install, configure and maintain new hardware and software for: servers, data/voice networks, storage systems, workstations, server room, and co-location
• Perform audits of systems, software, system updates, patches, backups, and user account management
• Configure and troubleshoot Linux machines
• Document procedures on a regular basis on Confluence
• Coordinate with peer internal teams and hosting provider(s) to troubleshoot and escalate problems to resolution
• Work with the IT manager in planning and implementing IT projects
• Work with the IT ticketing system to track requests and projects
• Expert of various standard infrastructure and networking services such as AD, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, Samba, NTP
• Perform regular file archival and purge as necessary

• Help tune performance and ensure high availability of infrastructure

Requirements

• Detail oriented
• Ability to focus on projects until completion
• Critical thinking and ability to triage projects
• Strong background with Veeam backups (or similar)
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience as a Systems Administrator
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• 3+ years Windows Server and Active Directory administration experience (Windows 2012R2 / 2019 preferred)
• 3+ years Linux systems administration experience (RedHat/CentOS preferred)
• Experience with management/maintenance of mission critical services
• Proficient in at least one scripting language
• VMWare, vSphere, and vCenter experience
• Must be available to be on call during weekends/after hours
• Experience deploying infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools such as Nagios, SolarWinds, Cacti, Zabbix, or the like

Preferences

• CCNA
• REHL certification
• 2+ years of experience with storage solutions (EMC, Compellent, Qnap, or similar)
• Experience deploying and configuring Cisco appliances
• Applicable certifications
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with Forticlient VPN
• Experience with ESET Av
• Office 365 Cloud administration
• Data Center maintenance and management
• Load balancing experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Unlimited PTO
• Company fun days and parties
• Free game swag (such as plushies)
• Medical, dental, and vision care benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Lifestyle Benefits Program
• Employee Learning Program
• Diverse and welcoming teams from all backgrounds

Job Rewards and Benefits