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Hiring an Experienced Senior Systems Administrator

Since our inception in 2003, Blue Box Group has focused on providing personalized, professional and reliable hosting services for businesses of all sizes. Our customers range from Fortune 500 corporations to mom and pop operations. We are passionate about the success of our customers. Simply put, it is our sole mission to serve our customers to the best possible extent. We are not a service provider, we are a partner in our client's success.

The Senior Systems Administrator will work directly with our CTO and technology team to ensure operational effectiveness within our internal technology tools. They will oversee management of primary components of our operation. They should creatively find solutions to problems we encounter, and apply automation to work smarter instead of harder. They will be an integral part of our team as we work towards scaling operations.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Maintain our Nagios installation including working towards automating this process.
  • Maintain our config management installation. Familiarity with Puppet / Chef a plus.
  • Maintain our Koji package management installation. Familiarity with RPM / DPKG a plus.
  • Work as level 2 technical support engaging on tough technical issues with customers.
  • Work one on one with customers during migrations.
  • Participate in an on-call support rotation.
  • Become knowledgeable in one or more specific skills often required by our customers needs.


    • Education & Experience

  • At least a BA in Business or BS in Computer Science and/or
  • 3 years of technology operations experience


    • Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong understanding of Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian)    
  • Strong understanding of HA Web Applications    
  • Understanding of Ruby / Ruby on Rails
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
  • Ability to seek creative, viable solutions to problems,
  • Strong analytical and computer skills,
  • Ability to work independently,
  • Willingness to learn and teach, and
  • Enthusiasm in problem solving and customer service.


    • Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, while performing the duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Dexterity in using a telephone, computer keyboard, mouse, and calculator while seated at desk
  • Regularly visit our data center located in Tukwila, WA.
  • Be able to lift up to sixty pounds during server installations.


    • Benefits

    Blue Box Group provides a unique and diverse set of benefits including:

  • Medical through Premera Blue Cross (Covers 90% of Employee Benefit)
  • $20,000 of life insurance
  • Dental through Washington Dental (Covers 90% of Employee Benefit)
  • Spouse / Child benefits available at employees expense
  • 22 days of annual PTO (vacation, sick time, some holidays)
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Discounted unlimited ORCA transit cards
  • 401K with company matching and no vesting
  • Pay bonus for participating in the on-call rotation
  • Snacks / Drinks provided within the office at no charge
  • Amazing Ping Pong action
  • Travel benefits to industry conferences


    • How to apply

    Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@blueboxgrp.com by September 3, 2010.

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