Nexstara is a fast growing profitable network design and management startup with over 100% year-over-year growth. We are looking to add a talented and dedicated employee to the team. The ideal candidate would be an extremely customer-focused and organized individual. Job duties range from desktop support, and simple network and server troubleshooting, to assistance with high-tech design of networks and fibre optic storage systems.

 

Responsibilities:

Maintain IT hardware and software for employees and clients.

Perform manual work in the system room for maintenance.

Work closely with current IT staff.

Complete certifications and develop area of focus.

*If the design and implementations path is taken, employee must be willing to travel nationally.

Requirements:

Familiarity with a wide array of software and operating systems (Linux, Windows, etc.; installing and maintaining all Microsoft OS)

Extensive hardware experience (ability to build, diagnose, and repair computers; strong troubleshooting skills)

Familiarity with computer game software/hardware

Networking experience (intermediate knowledge of Microsoft network environment)

Ability and willingness to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.

24 hour availability in case of emergencies

Ability to work non-standard hours and weekends

Strong mind for security-related issues

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong customer service skills

Ability to communicate and present complex issues and analyses in an effective manner

Good organization and time management skills

Passion for technology

High level of dependability

Pluses:

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of network routing technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, WINS, management of NT/AD domains)

Intermediate knowledge of *nix in a networking environment

Hands-on experience with Cisco switches and routers

Script language such as Perl and other shell script for system admin / network programming work