Systems Administrator Job Posting

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Job Title:	Systems Administrator
Company:	Synacor
Position Type:	Permanent
Pay Rate:	based on experience
Date Posted:	Jul-02-09

Synacor is a dynamic, fun and exciting company. Jeans and t-shirts are typical office wear, even for the executives. Flexible work hours accommodate employees with special scheduling needs, early risers and those who need a little caffeinated kick-start each morning. Synacor's headquarters is located along Buffalo's waterfront and the Erie Basin Marina. Taking a few minutes to stretch your legs is as easy as walking the 1,000 feet or so to the water. The office wireless network even reaches a beautiful gazebo, making it easy to spend a little time outside while still being productive. We are looking for great people to join our team and be given the freedom to do the work they were hired to do.

We are seeking a Systems Administrator who will work under limited supervision, administering all aspects of an advanced, distributed computer system supporting an important functional area of Synacor operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs system and application analysis/design and programming to produce a variety of innovative solutions to complex problems
• Monitor ticket tracking system for open or newly assigned tasks
• Prioritize tasks and manage competing demands on time
• Monitor systems health via Zenoss and spong
• Troubleshoot system and network problems with limited or no supervision
• Handle routine Systems requests such as adding new users
• Proficient in scripting or light programming
• Initiate some new responsibilities and help plan for the future of the site/network
• Some on-call duties required
• Able to support a 24x7x365 staffing model which includes weekends and holidays
• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need to bring to the table:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
• 5+ years of Linux/Unix System Administration experience
• RHCE, LPI, CCNA, MySQL and other related certifications a plus
• Comfortable with most aspects of operating system administration; for example, configuration of mail systems, system installation and configuration, fundamentals of security, installing third-party software
• Independent problem-solving skills, self-direction
• Ability to solve hardware and software problems using own research and initiative
• Familiarity with fundamental networking/distributed computing environment concepts; can configure NFS, key-based ssh; can use nslookup or dig to check information in DNS; understands basic routing concepts
• Has a solid understanding of a UNIX-based operating system; understands paging and swapping, inter-process communication, devices and what device drivers do, filesystem concepts (inode, clustering, logical partitions)
• Generally knowledge of several programming languages used for scripting or automation of routine tasks (bash, Perl, PHP)
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and bring them to thorough and successful completion
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
• Specific experience with Solaris, Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, Perl, RT, and postfix a plus

What we'll bring to the table:
• 100% Company paid benefits (health, dental, vision) for all employees and eligible dependents
• Competitive compensation
• 25 cent vending machines
• Free Spot coffee, popcorn and cappuccino
• Award winning company culture
• Casual dress and flexible environment
• Generous paid time off
• H1B Visa Sponsorship available
• The opportunity to make a difference!

*Relocation to Buffalo, NY is required for this position -- relocation assistance is available

To apply please visit our website; www.synacor.com/jobs

Location:	US-NY-Buffalo
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:	Rachel McCabe
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URL:	http://www.synacor.com/jobs
Contact Comments:
Interested candidates will need to apply online

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