Network Operations Engineer

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Job Description: 
SW - Network / Security
Location: 
Austin Metro

• Create and manage the Network Operations process
• Setup, maintain and administer servers, network switches, load balancers, firewalls, and data storage systems
• Work directly with software engineers to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
• Monitor system metrics and establish baseline SLA levels
• Ensure that incidents are investigated, diagnosed, and resolved quickly
• Work with engineering to break down high-level goals into tasks and timelines
• Identify and propose creative solutions for more efficient systems and processes. Offer recommendations and reviews

Qualifications: 

• Current and advanced knowledge of network routing, switches, load balancing, Windows Server 2008 R2, IIS, SQL Server 2008 R2, Storage Area Network, distributed memory object caching and Linux systems
• 4+ years combined industry experience in network, server, and system operations
• Hands-on technical experience with system installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Extensive experience in networking technologies
• Expertise in Windows Server and Active Directory services
• Solid time estimation and reporting skills, and the ability to react to functionality changes
• Experience with operation monitoring tools and SLA metrics
• Superior communication and organization skills, flexibility and the proven ability to explain technical information
• Up to date knowledge of Internet technologies and capabilities
• Degree in IT/Engineering (or equivalent) preferred, an advanced degree is even better
• Microsoft and/or Cisco certifications a plus

Job type: 
Full-time
Salary: 
Negotiable
Company Background: 

We are a newly-founded and well-funded social/mobile game development company creating a market-defining game-world for both Facebook and mobile channels. We are looking for development talent to fill out our small but creative team of gaming artists, art directors, system engineers and developers. We are building a best-of-breed development group and are looking for top-tier talent who can help us execute and iterate high quality game play solutions in the rapidly evolving social and mobile gaming markets.
Our opportunity is truly unique in that it has the value creation potential of a young up-start, with the stability and financial security of an established company. We can guarantee high quality work, AAA-entertainment brand exposure, competitive compensation and great benefits. Contact me at cody@liquidredrecruiting.com for full details!

Reference code: 
IB-NOE