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Systems Administrator
VML
Kansas City, MO, United States
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At VML, it’s not just the job you want — it’s who you are that matters. We’re looking for visionaries. Planners. Dreamers. Because VML is a place that’s all about putting everything you are into everything you do. And we believe in the thought that if it doesn’t exist, it can be created. We’re a full-service global advertising agency that thrives where the blue sky of possibilities intersects with grounded solutions.
Duties:
• Establishes web system by planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration and testing of server hardware, software, operating system and application management systems
• Maintains web environment by deploying sites and site updates, monitoring site availability, and enforcing system and operational policies and procedures
• Ensures web system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis and performance tuning and by troubleshooting system hardware, software and web applications
• Secures web system by implementing system access controls, testing disaster recovery policies, ensuring proper backup procedures are in place and functioning, and maintaining documentation
As part of the WPP Group, VML offers one of the best overall compensation packages in the business. Headquartered in Kansas City, VML is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, visit www.vml.com.
Required Skills:
Mastery-level knowledge of common web server platforms and components, including but not limited to:
• Web and application servers: Apache, IIS, Tomcat (WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss)
• Windows server and enterprise Linux operating systems (Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu)
• Scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, Perl and more
• Familiarity with web development life cycle, source control systems, continuous integration, change management and task-tracking tools
◦ Examples: TFS, Subversion, Jenkins/Hudson, TestTrack Pro, Redmine and JIRA
Expectations:
• Learn new technologies quickly; self-motivated; dependable; client-facing at times; handle pressure situations; prioritize effectively while multitasking
• Update job knowledge by tracking emerging internet technologies by participating in training opportunities (formal and informal) and professional networks, reading professional publications and more
• Accept ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and to explore opportunities to add value