Overview
On Site
85k - 110k
Full Time
Skills
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server
Knowledge Sharing
Hypervisor
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Computer Networking
TCP/IP
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DHCP
LAN
WAN
NAT
Microsoft Windows
Group Policy
GPO
Windows PowerShell
Hardware Management
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Network
Linux
Unix Administration
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity Planning
SPAM
Microsoft IIS
SSL
Ansible
Virtual Private Cloud
Cloud Architecture
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Management
Cisco
Cisco Certifications
Network Engineering
Aruba
Switches
Palo Alto
Firewall
Routing
Microsoft Windows Administration
Active Directory
Patch Management
Servers
Virtualization
VMware
Hyper-V
Computer Hardware
Technical Support
Network Administration
Server Administration
Documentation
Help Desk
Technical Writing
User Guides
Job Details
Join a Phoenix-based domain name management company as a Systems Administrator / Network Engineer in a hybrid role (75% remote). This organization manages over 4 million domains and handles more than 1 billion DNS queries daily with their own custom-built DNS platform capable of managing over 100,000 concurrent requests per second. You'll be part of a 4-person IT team supporting Windows server infrastructure, Aruba layer 2 and 3 switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and helpdesk functions for employees across multiple time zones. This is a full-time position located in Phoenix, AZ 85004 with regular on-site requirements at both the office and local data center.
This is the perfect opportunity for a well-rounded technical professional who enjoys variety and wants to make a real impact on critical infrastructure. You'll work with cutting-edge networking technology in a collapsed core network environment where switches handle routing decisions, while also maintaining essential Windows server systems and supporting end users. The team values knowledge sharing and is willing to teach virtualization and hypervisor technologies, making this an excellent growth opportunity. With a small team of 4, you'll have significant visibility and the chance to work on meaningful projects that directly impact the company's ability to serve customers. The 75% remote arrangement offers flexibility while ensuring you're on-site when hands-on work is needed at the Phoenix office or data center.
Required Skills & Experience
Desired Skills & Experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
Daily Responsibilities
This is the perfect opportunity for a well-rounded technical professional who enjoys variety and wants to make a real impact on critical infrastructure. You'll work with cutting-edge networking technology in a collapsed core network environment where switches handle routing decisions, while also maintaining essential Windows server systems and supporting end users. The team values knowledge sharing and is willing to teach virtualization and hypervisor technologies, making this an excellent growth opportunity. With a small team of 4, you'll have significant visibility and the chance to work on meaningful projects that directly impact the company's ability to serve customers. The 75% remote arrangement offers flexibility while ensuring you're on-site when hands-on work is needed at the Phoenix office or data center.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience in an advanced server/networking/infrastructure role, OR a relevant Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of applicable experience
- Strong networking fundamentals including configuring and managing layer 2 and layer 3 switches
- Proficiency in networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN, and NAT
- Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting firewalls
- Windows OS management skills including Windows desktop and server, Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS), Group Policy Objects (GPO), File Server permissions, and PowerShell
- Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V
- Data center hardware administration experience including racking and stacking
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent documentation and customer service skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Must be local to Phoenix Metro area
- ship required (no visa sponsorship available)
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with Aruba switches (strong preference)
- Palo Alto firewall configuration experience (strong preference)
- Network segmentation experience
- Previous data center experience
- Linux/Unix administration experience
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning experience
- Experience with security tools: anti-virus, phishing prevention, spam filtering
- IIS configuration knowledge
- SSL deployment experience
- Desired State Configuration tools (Ansible or similar)
- VPC and IAM management experience
- Cloud architecture design and deployment (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Google Workspace management
- Certifications: Palo Alto PCNSE, Cisco CCNA, or comparable
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Network Engineering (Aruba switches, Palo Alto firewalls, routing, segmentation)
- 35% Windows System Administration (Active Directory, O365, patch management, servers)
- 15% Virtualization & Infrastructure (VMware, Hyper-V, data center hardware)
- 10% Helpdesk & End User Support (tickets, equipment deployment, troubleshooting)
Daily Responsibilities
- 60% Hands-On Technical Work (network configuration, server maintenance, troubleshooting)
- 25% Project Work (infrastructure improvements, new implementations, monitoring enhancements)
- 15% Support & Documentation (helpdesk escalation, technical documentation, user guides)
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