e-flux is seeking a Systems/Network Administrator to support our server/network infrastructure systems. This highly technical work requires interfacing with our developers and in-house team members for 4-8 hours per month to ensure the reliability and sustainability of our server environments, general server health and database integrity, email deliverability and security. Familiarity with international art institutions, galleries, artists, curators, critics and theorists is preferred.
Monitoring and maintaining general server health, including disk space, system logs, response times, firewalls
Upgrading server OS and dependencies regularly
Managing SSL certificates
Checking integrity of database and application backups and the functionality of backup server regularly
Monitoring application, regularly testing functionality and upgrading to new versions
Building and maintaining custom PHP implementations on top of the application
Monitoring email deliverability and taking proactive steps to address issues as they occur to improve/ensure deliverability
Ensuring high level security through access controls and firewalls
24/7 uptime monitoring
24/7 email deliverability monitoring using internal systems and HetrixTools
Experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role
Experience with the LAMP stack and Postfix in a clustered/load balanced environment
Experience in email marketing from a technical perspective (knowledge of SMTP with proven experience delivering a high volume of emails daily
Skilled PHP developer
A strong understanding of how email rendering works in different email environments
Please send a cover letter and resume with references combined into a single pdf file, with “Systems/Network Administrator” in the subject line, to josh@e-flux.com. No phone calls please. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of this position.