Careers

Soapbox Mobile is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to manage and support the worldwide deployment of a high capacity client-server automated content production and messaging platform. The ideal candidate will be able to design and implement a complete collocation facility from initial hardware procurement to final backup process as well as manage all day-to-day functions.

This is an ideal position for a highly motivated individual who is looking for a professional challenge in an exciting environment. As a start-up, Soapbox Mobile will offer you substantial upside economic opportunities along with ground-floor input into the architecture and development of the Soapbox Anywhere! platform.

Requirements

• BS or MS in engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 5-7 years experience as a production system administrator
• Minimum of two years working for a major high capacity Website, ISP, or network operations center running large production systems
• Extensive experience with installing and configuring Linux servers, DNS, Apache/PHP, PostgreSQL, Perl and Bash/Shell. C++ experience is a plus
• System performance tuning and measurement, back-up/recovery, NAS, SAN, and RAID configuration, and other production sys administration tools
• Expert understanding of TCP/IP and related Internet protocols, security/firewalls, web servers, and load balancing
• Comprehensive understanding of Linux, Linux routing, and VPN solutions
• Willingness to work long hours to achieve goals and take responsibility for all emergency issues to ensure 24/7 site availability
• Independent problem solving, self-direction
• Solid understanding of Cisco IOS, LocalDirector and PIX
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and driven to continuous personal and professional improvement
• Administration of Sendmail and Blackberry enterprise servers

Responsibilities

• Final 24/7 responsibility for all network hardware at the company co-location facilities and corporate offices
• Administration of Linux and Macintosh and operating systems
• Interact with vendors to receive support and replacement parts
• Initiate new responsibilities, optimize facilities functionality, and help plan for ongoing expansion and scalability of network services
• Evaluate and/or recommend network hardware/software purchases
• Create system improvement proposals and present to management

If we have your attention, send us your salary requirements and résumé and tell us how you would contribute to our success and the success of our clients!