SlickDeals is hiring a Systems Administrator

Do you find yourself interested in cutting edge technology that keepslbusy sites running smoother than personal blogs? Have you tried, failedland tried again to make something work while using minimum oflresources? Do you like tinkering with hardware and software, analyzingland planning capacity, and being proud about 300+ days of uptime on your servers?lAre you keen on finding a free solution to a problem before looking forla paid one?

If so - we might just have a job for you at SlickDeals as a Systems Administrator

We are looking for an innovative, ready to learn, self-startinglindividual to help us manage the growing complexity of hardware andlsoftware which runs the multitude of SlickDeals' current services. Anlideal candidate would have a very strong enterprise Linux background,lwell versed in networking, know a few things about making differentlsystems work together as if they were one and able to plan for peaklusage with cost in mind.

Responsibilities include installing, configuring, deploying andltroubleshooting server/desktop/workstation/network hardware andlsoftware, including but not limited to:

• Rack servers


• Network switches


• Firewalls


• Virtualization software


• Power protection and distribution


• Desktop PCs and peripherals


• Monitoring network equipment, traffic, server performance


• Configuring, monitoring and testing file and database backups


• Disaster recovery, hardware/software inventory, documentation


• Researching new software and hardware solutions

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field or a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.


• Must be a highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter who works well independently as well in a team environment.


• Must possess strong communication skills


• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Strong preference given to applicants with working experience in:

This position is available for full-time employment, but we arelalso considering internship opportunities. Candidates must be eligiblelto work in the United States and will be expected to relocate to thelLas Vegas, NV area.