FanCandy is seeking an experienced system administrator to join our team. The team goal is to provide highly efficient and low-downtime change management across a variety of large-scale customer facing services. The ideal candidate is a dedicated problem solver who can multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage maintenance procedures for FanCandy games.
- Coordinate and manage projects related to FanCandy games.
- Troubleshoot faulty services and servers.
- Work with vendors to replace defective hardware.
- Work with development teams to maintain test environments.
- Evaluate and / or recommend hardware and software purchases.
- Share in off-hour / on-call duties.
Requirements
- Exceptional skill at managing projects
- Exceptional ability to troubleshoot issues
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- A good understanding of a Linux and Windows based operating systems, including system installation / configuration, file system concepts, resource monitoring, user administration, kernel tuning, package management, and process control / management
- A good understanding of Linux and Windows network services--specifically the ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot TCP / IP-based services such as DHCP, DNS, SMTP, NFS, and LDAP
- A good understanding of Microsoft Windows Server, networking, IIS, and SQL Server
- A minimum of 1 year of system administration experience with an emphasis in managing customer-facing applications and services
- Able to write purchase justifications, train users in complex topics, present to an internal audience, and interact positively with upper management
- Willing and able to lift 75 lbs.
- Familiar with sports and/or gaming
- A passion for games
Pluses
- Experience with asset management software
- Experience with scripting languages
- A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
