Systems Administrator
The SMASH! IT Department is looking for a new System Administrator. As a System Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring smooth and reliable functionality of our servers, services and networks throughout the year, and for configuration and monitoring of services and networks required during the convention itself. The candidate is expected to provision new software and services required by the organisation, ensuring that security upgrades are applied in a timely manner, and making performance improvements as required. This position is also involved with software, hardware and services procurement.
To be successful for the role we're looking for the following skills!
Essential Skills & Knowledge, Experiences, Qualifications
- Be proficient in written English and a clear and friendly writing style are essential.
- Be physically available for both days of the convention (Saturday, Sunday) and the day before (Friday) for set up.
- Have an internet connection (residing in another state or country is not required).
- Be easily contactable via email & mobile phone.
- Have experience in developing new software solutions, debugging and maintaining existing software.
- Be able to work with other team members and departments to build the best possible applications.
- Have specialised system administration knowledge and high proficiency with Linux system (can Linux in sleep).
- Be experienced with deploying a wide range of applications in a wide range of situations.
- Have a high level of availability to handle urgent issues.
- Have a good understanding of when to say “NO”.
- Have knowledge of the LAMP web development environment.
- Proficient with database management (PostgresSQL, MySQL).
- Have knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Azure, AWS or equivalent.
- Have knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment processes and structures.
Desirable Skills & Knowledge, Experiences, Qualifications
- Previous volunteer or customer service experience is desired, but not essential.
- Knowledge and experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Flux, Atlassian applications
- Prior experience with MicroTik and UniFi hardware