Systems Engineer

StudentUniverse is looking for a fearless Systems Engineer. This isn’t your normal position where you may be relegated to one small piece of the company’s technology, or a project that doesn’t matter. Instead, you will be instrumental and have the chance to work in many areas of our system. The ideal candidate will have the ability and passion to manage all aspects of our corporate and production environments as well a supporting internal users across multiple locations.

    Responsibilities:
  • Write shell scripts to automate server management.
  • Participate in and respond reliably to an on-call rotation.
  • Implement redundancy for network services such as DHCP, DNS, NTP, SNMP.
  • Deploy a Linux based monitoring system.
  • Administer firewalls, routers, switches, Windows and Linux servers.

    We are looking for someone with:
  • A thorough knowledge of Linux and Windows Servers.
  • A good sense of humor.
  • At least a CCNA level of networking.
  • The vision to anticipate problems, and identify solutions.
  • Experience architecting and delivering one major system from scratch.
  • A desire to work with a bunch of geeks, building, operating and automating systems.

Location
Waltham, MA

How to Apply
Please send a brief cover letter and your resume – using the job title as your subject line.

About StudentUniverse
Are you looking to join a fast-growing, global workplace that enables students and youth to have life changing experiences?

StudentUniverse is a tech company that empowers students and youth, the fastest growing segment in travel, to be global citizens. We are on a mission to make global experiences a reality for as many students as possible by providing exclusive deals and experiences to students through discounted rates on flights, hotels, tours and more.
Located just outside of Boston in Waltham, MA, StudentUniverse is truly a "global workplace" with employees from 16 countries that speak 17 languages. StudentUniverse has a corporate presence in Boston, New York, London, Toronto, and the Philippines with more than 150 employees worldwide. Employees work alongside teammates from across the globe and can thrive in an environment they can make a mark on where there voice is heard and their ideas matter. One-fifth of our employees have been with StudentUniverse for ten years or more and one-third have been with StudentUniverse for five years or more. The office is in walking distance from the Commuter Rail and conveniently located right off of both I-90 and 95.

    Our Benefits Include:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Dental insurance through MetLife
  • Health insurance through Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
  • 401K plan through Nationwide Financial
  • Free onsite parking
  • "Smart casual" dress in an open, collaborative office environment
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • An onsite gym and locker room available to employees 24/7
  • An in-building cafeteria with a dining room
  • A break room stocked with snacks and refreshments
  • Friday afternoon, and impromptu, happy hours
  • An annual holiday party and summer outing for employees
  • Travel discounts through IATA and flight giveaways

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