Thursday, April 21, 2011

GoDaddy - Windows Systems Engineer

The position will require an in depth understanding of the Microsoft Hosting Solution. The ideal candidate will be a proven technical leader with solid operating system administration skills and the ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

What does the job entail?
Administration of Windows 2003 / 2008 servers in a hosted environment.
Working with development and testing staff to identify requirements and implement solutions.
The position requires exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, and the individual must possess a structured, methodical approach to systems administration.
Documenting processes and procedures
Deploying and maintaining Windows IIS 6/7
SSL certificate installation, configuration, and backups.
Patch management and host hardening.
Investigating and deploying new Windows based technologies

Do you have what it takes?
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Up to date Windows MCSE certification preferred.
At least 4 years working in IT.
At least 2 years working as a Windows Engineer.
Experience with Windows scripting technologies such as WMI, WSH, ADSI, VBS and PowerShell.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Outstanding customer service and interaction skills
Must work well under sustained pressure

What skills are considered a ‘plus’?
WSUS Administration and Maintenance
Windows OS and Active Directory planning, administration, and security
Knowledge of Opsware and/or other Server Automation Technology
Knowledge of Networking, Routing and Switching Technologies
Server Virtualization Technologies
SAN and NAS technologies (iSCSI, FCP, CIFS, NFS, etc)

Why is it worth it?
A fun, dynamic and challenging work environment
We offer a competitive base salary and opportunity for additional incentives
100% employer-paid medical, dental, STD, LTD and life coverage for all benefit eligible Go Daddy employees
Three weeks of paid vacation plus two paid personal days available in your first year of employment
Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement
Subsidized meals on-site at our Customer Care Centers
Exceptional 401(k) plan where you are vested after 1 year for the company match
Employee Appreciation Initiatives – team building activities and recognition
Why work for us?
Founder and CEO Bob Parsons named 2007 recipient of the Arizona Business Leadership Award
Domain Name Wire -- Best Registrar Award – 2010 Go Daddy was voted "Best Registrar" in the Domain Name Wire annual survey for a fifth consecutive year.
"Best Places to Work in the Valley" 2004 – 2009 - For the sixth consecutive year, Go Daddy is ranked as one of the Valley’s Best Places to Work.
Deloitte Technology Fast 500 – 2009 - For a fourth year, Deloitte has ranked Go Daddy as one of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America.
Go Daddy Charitable Work - Go Daddy's philanthropic works support a wide variety of charitable and community organizations dedicated to such causes as domestic violence, child abuse, teenage homelessness, animal shelters, and more.

Go Daddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.