Squiz

Do you have a desire to put your skills to the test and take your career to the next level as a System Administrator for one of Australia’s leading Web Development Companies? Look no further - this is the job for YOU!

Here’s why!
Squiz is a leader in the Australian CMS market, using ever-changing technology to keep ahead of the competition. We provide a range of IT services around our hugely popular open source content management system, MySource Matrix, and we service a broad range of large and high profile private and government organisations. We are now looking for talented a System Administrator to further strengthen our team.

As a Squiz System Administrator your duties would primarily involve the installation and maintenance of web and intranet servers and associated applications. This would include providing support to users, and troubleshooting when problems are discovered with applications on those servers.
Here at Squiz you will have the opportunity to create your dream role! – Imagine this:

• The opportunity to build, install and support a variety of client systems – where your daily tasks will vary each day
• A great salary package commensurate with your skills and experience
• Extend your knowledge of open-source frameworks and technologies
• The opportunity to work in a great, Australian company alongside other Linux System Administrators and Web/IT professionals
• A flexible and friendly work place in Deakin, with free parking
• Enjoy occasional travel ( role requires occasional on-site support for clients and service to clients across Australia, NZ and in London)
• Enjoy a relaxed and supportive work culture
• Be offered ongoing professional development and potential career advancement as well as the chance to work in a dynamic evolving company that is well respected within the industry

To be a perfect fit for this role you will need the following skills/attributes:

• Linux (Debian and RedHat Enterprise Linux) and/or Solaris experience
• Database administration experience, including MySQL, PostgreSQL and/or Oracle
• Experience configuring and maintaining Apache and Squid
• LDAP experience
• Experience with iptables firewalls
• Understanding of caching, load balancing, and high availability
• Demonstrate a good understanding of server security issues and web protocols.
• Experience with network monitoring, including Nagios and OpenNMS
• Experience with Shell scripting
• Program confidently using more than one language (eg, PHP, Perl or Python)
• Hold a current Commonwealth Government Security clearance
  
• Demonstrate skills for proactively identifying and resolving potential problems
• A “can do” attitude
• The ability to work well independently as well as part of Squiz’s National System Administration team
  
  We are seeking applications from System Administrators with Mid level experience so If you think you fit the bill we would love to hear from you!