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Dynamics - 493 Nixon Road, Cheswick, Pennsylvania 15024
MUST want to work in a startup that recently received 35M in funding. Want software to go live by Q1, 2012.
Stock options, 3 weeks vacation, flexible hours, $93/month for employee healthcare, $279/month for family (highmark PPO blue). 18 employees so far.
Network & System Administrator
Dynamics Inc. is a start-up that produces and manufactures intelligent powered cards such as advanced payment cards. Focused on introducing fast-cycle innovation to top card issuers, the company's first innovation is the world's first fully programmable magnetic stripe for use in next-generation payment cards. The company is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The team at Dynamics has deep experience in Financial Services, Payments, Consumer Electronics, and Card Based Technologies. The company so far has won DEMO Fall 2010: DEMOgod Award, DEMO Fall 2010: People's Choice, Best of Show at Finovate Fall 2010, and Best Innovation in the personal electronics category at CES 2011.
Join the start-up team at Dynamics as a key developer of the future of payments and card technology.
Dynamics believes great start-up culture comes from hiring the most talented, team-oriented developers who work well together with our business team to build out the future of payments, today.
Job Description
Job Description
· Maintains computing environment by identifying system requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring system performance.
We are looking for:
· Solid network and system administration background
· Proven ability to handle the following duties:
o Establishing the system specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing system infrastructure.
o Establishing the system by planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of PC and server hardware, software, LAN and WAN networks, and operating and system management systems; defining system and operational policies and procedures.
o Maintaining the system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting system hardware, software, networks and operating and system management systems; designing and running system load/stress testing; escalating application problems to vendor.
o Securing the system by developing system access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and procedures; completing back-ups; maintaining documentation.
o Preparing the users by designing and conducting training programs; providing references and support.
o Upgrading the system by conferring with vendors and services; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software.
o Meeting financial requirements by submitting information for budgets; monitoring expenses.
o Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
o Protecting the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
o Accomplishing organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
o Working successfully in an ambiguous environment
o Meeting tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload
o Communicating with colleagues in both business and technical roles
o Managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously and drive projects to completion
· A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations
· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
· Customer focus and professional demeanor
Required Skills and Experience
· Exchange 2010 installation and support
· Windows Server 2008 installation and support
· General skills with System Administration, Developing Standards, LAN Knowledge, Proxy Servers, Training , On-Call, Networking Knowledge, Network Hardware Configuration, Network Maintenance, Network Performance Tuning
Required Education
· Bachelors in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent experience required
For more details:
Julie McIntyre
Account Executive
Office: 412.701.9016
Email: julie@estaffconsulting.com
