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System Engineer

extra holidays

Remote:

Full Remote

Salary:

75 - 115K yearly

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Michigan (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, 3+ years of relevant experience, Experience with large scale distributed systems, Familiarity with multiple scripting languages.

Key responsabilities:

Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems
Monitor and test application performance for improvements

Liquid Web Information Technology & Services SME https://www.liquidweb.com/

501 - 1000 Employees

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Job description

Description

Position at Liquid Web

Liquid Web is a leader in cloud and managed hosting solutions, serving businesses and entrepreneurs who need reliable, high-performance environments to grow their online presence. We are dedicated to providing innovative and rock-solid solutions for our clients and are seeking a System Engineer to join our team of experts. Our technical environment is fast-paced and dynamic, offering you the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies alongside a talented and driven team.

As a System Engineer at Liquid Web, your work will ensure our hosting environments are reliable, secure, and scalable. This role requires a deep understanding of systems engineering and a passion for solving complex technical challenges. You'll collaborate across departments to support new technology implementations, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our platform and processes.

This is a permanent, full-time, remote, direct hire position with a pay range of $75k - $115K annually.

Responsibilities:

Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools
Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability
Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes
Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies
Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the need for human intervention time
Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
Identify departmental needs and make suggestions regarding technical direction
Design and implement system security and data assurance
Create documentation and detailed sets of instructions on infrastructure and software
Troubleshoot and debug all infrastructure/software related to Storm product
Review and address customer issues regarding provisioning related products
Research and implement improvements to the customer experience in regards to provisioning related products
Work closely to build relationships across teams and ensure that requests are viable and in the best interest of the company

Skills, Competencies, and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject or equivalent experience
3+ years relevant experience
Hands on experience with large scale distributed systems, storage, cluster computing, cloud computing
Strong understanding of system architecture, design, administration, networking and monitoring
Mixed operating systems experience: (Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, Windows, etc.)
Impeccable troubleshooting technique
Strong familiarity with multiple scripting languages: (bash, Perl, Python, Ruby, etc.)
Diagnostic and mitigation techniques for complex hardware, software and networking issues
Solid working knowledge of OS installation and automation
Experience with version control systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Functional awareness of the following technologies:

LVM
SSL
iptables
OS Virtualization (Xen, KVM, libvirt, etc.)
Apache / Nginx
DNS (bind / PowerDNS)

RHCE or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with automation software, such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc.

We Offer:

Excellent Employer paid Benefits options - Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription
Traditional and Roth 401k with company matching
Fun employer-sponsored events
A collaborative team culture
Consistent/set work hours
Challenging non-redundant daily duties
A voice in how things get done
Access to ongoing training

Disclaimer:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all job responsibilities, tasks, or duties. Additional duties and tasks may be assigned as part of the job function. Liquid Web Inc. reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in a way that best supports the organizational needs. The job description in no way creates or implies an employment contract. The employment contract remains “at will”.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Liquid Web is committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.