It - System Administrator

Fan Candy 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 oflarge-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.

• Prepare and manage maintenance procedures for Fan Candy games.
• Coordinate and manage projects related to Fan Candy games.
• Troubleshoot faulty services and servers.
• Work with vendors toreplace 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.

• Exceptional ability to troubleshoot issues
• Strong interpersona land 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 ofsystem 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 tolift 75 lbs.
• Familiar with sportsand/or gaming
• A passion for games

• Experience with asset management software
• Experience with scripting languages
• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field