SwitchFusion provides many career opportunities in quickly-growing, hi-tech, and fast-paced business environment for those who fit our requirements. We here at SwitchFusion offer a friendly, professional and goal-oriented work environment with many benefits and growth opportunities. We are always looking for independent, hard working individuals for a variety of positions (including NOC, office, and remote location-based).

SwitchFusion position searching – Level 3 Systems Administrator

SwitchFusion is currently seeking a level 3 systems administrator (highest level, aside from the Senior Systems Administrator) to work in our shared hosting and dedicated server support departments, as well as assist with various internal development projects. The work schedule for this position is full-time, five days a week, however applicants must have flexible hours.  

Job Benefits

• Work from comfort of you own home

• Friendly, goal-oriented workplace with plenty of job growth

• One of the web hosting sector’s fastest-growing and most respected companies

• Competitive wages

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Must be proficient in the areas of English, both written and spoken

• Good knowledge of the web hosting industry

• At least five years professional systems administration experience

• At least three years experience with Linux (as a server OS)

• Previous experience with the RedHat Linux distribution

• Intimate knowledge of the Cpanel/WHM software platform

• Extensive experience with the following server software: Apache, ProFTPD, Exim, MySQL, BIND, OpenSSH

• Ability to remotely configure and compile a Linux kernel from source

• Advanced knowledge of the Perl programming language

• Knowledge of x86 hardware, and the ability to troubleshoot hardware issues

• Knowledge of fundamental networking principles and tools (OSI network model, TCP/IP, Ethernet, etc.)

The following skills are not required, but would be helpful:

• Experience with Cisco IOS and Cisco networking equipment

• Expert level Perl programming skills

• Network and server security experience (NIDSs, firewalls, access lists, ipchains, iptables, etc.)

Level 3 systems administrators are responsible for providing technical support to all types of customers: shared hosting, dedicated servers, co-location and Cpanel license. In addition, level 3 systems administrators are given programming assignments related to SwitchFusion’s services (control panel upgrades/modifications, backend management systems, network/service monitoring, etc). The majority of our programming is done in Perl, so extensive experience with the Perl programming language is a must.

As stated above, this position is contractual: 40-50 hours a week. Applicants need not possess all of the skills listed above to apply. More important than the applicant’s current skill set is the applicant’s ability to learn new skills quickly.  Good interpersonal and communication abilities, as well as above-average troubleshooting and analytical skills are the most important criteria for an applicant. Previous employer references are preferred, but not required—we are willing to consider all applicants.

• Applicant must provide his or her own PC and Internet connectivity—this is not provided by SwitchFusion.

• Applicant may be required to field phone calls (an available phone line during his or her shift is all that is required for this).

• If you have special scheduling considerations, please let us know up-front.

Simply send an email to career@switchfusion.com.sg and be sure to include the following information:

• Full name

• Additional contact information (phone, ICQ and/or AIM)

• A resume or a similar list of skills, experience and qualifications.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in SwitchFusion.  Good luck!