Sr Configuration Systems Engineer - contractor

Company Summary:Speakeasy, one of the nation’s leading broadband voice (VoIP), data and IT service providers, simplifies small business communications with cost-effective service packages and unparalleled support. Speakeasy joined the Best Buy family in 2007 and now works with Best Buy for Business to champion technology for small businesses throughout the U.S.  Speakeasy manages its own private fiber-optic national network, ensuring fast connections, low latency, and an unparalleled degree of security protection from the public internet. Speakeasy’s full range of business-class products – from OneLink and Voice Services to business bandwidth solutions - offers features and benefits with unrivaled customer service. Speakeasy’s broadband services are available in most metropolitan areas within the 48 contiguous United States. Position Summary:You will be responsible for configuring, monitoring, installing, and maintaining UNIX and LINUX -based servers in our production and corporate environments consisting of 250+ servers. You must have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. You will be required to work with other departments at Speakeasy to ensure our servers and services meet the needs of customers and the company. The ability to provide knowledge transfer and team are essential. You must have hands on experience designing, implementing and maintaining PUPPET configuration management systems. Your team responsibilities include but are not limited to: Designing, securing, installing, monitoring, maintaining, and documenting systems and software. Working with the engineering team to be proactive in improving our network Writing scripts automate daily processes. Scheduling and reporting on your activities. Actively analyzing security and making suggestions for improvements. Assisting with the development of new products. Collecting statistics for domain websites and other systems, both NT- and Linux-hosted sites; collecting and reporting data related to maintenance tasks. Assisting with code releases; troubleshooting issues that do or do not relate to code releases; testing and accepting code changes. Maintaining and setting up MySQL, Oracle, and Postgres Databases. Maintaining a large mail/qmail/Postfix cluster. Documenting architecture, design, procedures, checklists, and other system related information. Monitoring traffic usage for customers (web and shell servers) and identifying potential problems. Working on trouble tickets escalated from network operations. Working with vendors in relation to services they provide us. Examples: Giganews, Akamai, Network Solutions/Verisign, Geotrust. Building and testing large-scale, high availability, high transaction volume LINUX-based systems. Maintaining web servers for Speakeasy and customer web sites. Participating in on-call shift and emergency maintenance coverage.  This position requires the following skills and experience: Excellent communication skills Security focused mindset Ability to take ownership of complicated issues Ability to prioritize based on immediate needs Detailed LINUX, BSD, and Solaris knowledge Advanced Bash and Perl scripting knowledge Understanding of industry standard server maintenance processes Willingness to work in a team environment to solve and complete tasks Should be adept at working with UNIX servers operation and be familiar with the interaction between servers and services in the present network A strong ability to troubleshoot problems Good organizational skills Knowledge of Foundry, Network Appliance, Checkpoint and other similar hardware Advanced database knowledge Solid documentation skills Knowledge of MS Windows, Server and MS Office VMWare experience a plus Some travel may be required  Speakeasy offers a full suite of benefits, including full medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% paid for employees); a 401(K) plan with a company matching contribution; a transportation benefit; and many other excellent perks. We're looking for talented and highly skilled individuals to join our dynamic and fast-paced culture and contribute to Speakeasy’s continued success.For more information about Speakeasy and about the position, check out our website at http://www.speakeasy.net/careers/ If you are interested in this position, you can apply directly by clicking here