Full Time Jr. System Administrator

Anywhere in US  ‐ Remote
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Description

Intermarkets is looking for a Junior System Administrator who will be responsible for managing the Company's system resources, including proactively monitoring and managing systems and continually redesigning systems to meet user needs and to optimize operating efficiency and performance. This position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining operating systems and hosting environments, testing back-ups and general maintenance of external servers. The Junior System Administrator will work closely with internal customers to provide systems support for Intermarkets' growing Portfolio sites. The Junior System Administrator is a full-time, remote position and reports to the Senior System Administrator.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the availability and efficiency of Intermarkets' Linux infrastructure.
  • Design/redesign and modify functionality of Company's system resources to better meet user need.
  • Provide Linux system administration including WordPress, Apache and NGINX technologies in various Cloud-based hosting environments.
  • Monitor and maintain systems, backups, and integrations for production, testing and development environments.
  • Perform planned and unplanned changes in the production environment.
  • Provide after-hours support to resolve technical problems which result in system downtime or degraded service.
  • Assist in optimization and automation of servers.
  • Collaborate with project teams to recommend the proper course of action for the proactive fulfillment of Intermarkets' current and future business system needs.
  • Provide support for internal resources on IMK sites (i.e. StandUnited Admin support and support for editors on WP sites).
  • Assist with testing of environments and applications.
  • Provide support to external development and integration partners.
  • Create, support and update scripts, WordPress plugins and other custom resources as needed.
  • Provide support and solutions (when possible & practical) for application issues, defects, bugs, etc.
  • Provide WordPress theme design, configuration and implementation.
  • Integrate and support 3rd party partners with WordPress sites.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

  • 2 or more years' experience in Linux system administration required
  • 2 or more years' experience supporting and managing changes in a 24/7 online production environment
  • WordPress experience required
  • AWS experience a plus
  • Able to communicate technical concepts in a way they can be understood by a semi- or non-technical person
  • Able to analyze problems thoroughly and work with a team to find resolutions
  • Experience managing change in a fast-paced business environment

Personal Attributes

  • Detail-oriented and able to reprioritize dynamically to respond to changing business needs
  • Able to work closely with geographically dispersed teams and multiple vendors
  • High standards of integrity, responsibility, and respect
  • Positive and optimistic


To Apply: Please email your resume AND a custom cover letter. The subject line should state, "Junior System Administrator" to be considered for this position.

Start date
ASAP
From
Intermarkets, Inc.
Published at
12.01.2016
Contact person:
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Project ID:
1049905
Contract type
Freelance
Workplace
100 % remote
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