System Administration Specialist

Valens Software is a developer and distributor of enterprise-level Business Management software, specializing in the Fire and Life Safety industry. We are looking for a full-time System Administration Specialist who lives in the Atlanta area.

The System Administration Specialist manages the hardware and operating system environments for both internal processes and for our customers. They also manage the state of the database environment(s), as well as managing DevOps functions as related to code deployment.

Role & Responsibilities

Maintenance of customer-facing hardware (AWS Administration)

Monitoring both customer and internal server health

Management of system backups (strategy and implementation)

On-demand data migrations/extractions/loads for customers (via Support requests)

Installation/management of Pro2 replication environments

Server-based scripting for system maintenance and DevOps operations

Internal user system access and credentialing

Tasks

Monitor all server health statistics and advise management of issues (preferably prior to those issues affecting customer system performance).

Provide data services to customers and internal Support on demand (via tickets)

Monitor status of database backups/volume snapshots; advise of issues

Assist in development/deployment of DevOps processes as they are implemented

Qualifications

2-3 years of system administration experience

Expert in Linux command line operations and scripting

AWS administration experience

Deep knowledge of database structure/contents and SQL

Fluent in Progress OpenEdge DB Admin/ABL and other tools required for data manipulation a plus

Benefits

Paid time off

401k

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

HSA (Health Saving Account)

FSA (Flexible Health / Dependent Care Spending Account)

Bonuses and other incentives

Salary

$70,000 - $90,000 + bonus opportunity

Exact Compensation may vary based on skills and experience