Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade Microsoft Windows server operating systems and Web applications. Recognize and troubleshoot problems with server hardware and application software. Document troubleshooting standards and procedures.

Job Description:

1. Windows administrator will monitor all servers for performance problems and stability
2. Administer Web users and hosting accounts
3. Do application installation, configuration, and administration
4. Troubleshoot hardware and software issues
5. Work with Apache and IIS6
6. Willing to stay familiar with new versions of applications used
7. Work with and troubleshoot, but not limited to, the following: SMTP, SNMP, SNTP, POP, FTP, SSL, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, telnet, SFTP, DNS, RDP, TCP, ICMP, and UDP
8. Use each of the above mentioned as related to the issue at hand
9. Use and maintain zone file for name servers
10. Work with basic applications and their ports: backup, MSSQL, MySQL
11. Work with permissions in Microsoft Server 2003
12. Setup and maintain Open Database Connectivity
13. Work with and troubleshoot FrontPage Extensions
14. Work with and troubleshoot, and diagnose ASP, ASP.NET, PHP, CGI, and Perl languages
15. Document troubles and associated resolutions to problems

Required Skills:

• 2+ years of Microsoft Web Server administration
• Must be able to cover other shifts if needed
• Must be dependable to be at work during assigned shifts
• Must be able to work with a team
• Must have experience with documenting procedures
• Previous use of a web hosting control panel
• Previous use of Plesk 7.5 or later is a plus

We are pretty sure that this position is for the Houston Texas area also.  But if we are wrong, we apologize.  This skill set is a little harder to find, so its possible that it may be available for other areas.  No shifts were specified either, so if the graveyard shift isn’t available, you might not get a chance to use up those Barnes and Noble coupons on audio books, while you are tunneled back in a server room meditating on what the sun used to look like.

For More Information Contact us at Top 5 Hosting

We are looking for talented individuals seeking a career in linux system administration. We currently have openings on day, night, and graveyard shifts in our Houston Texas location. Relocation assistance will be provided to those potential employees that fully meet our required skills and perform the following job description. Please apply with the link above if interested.

Job Description:

1. Providing technical support for Level I-III issues via helpdesk and telephone.
2. Monitoring servers for stability and taking proactive measures to correct issues.
3. Assisting fellow Administrators and Support Representatives with technical support issues
4. Assisting clients in transferring accounts to our servers.
5. Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining services such as Apache,MySQL, and Exim

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal skills in the English language to communicate effectively to clients
• Ability to work with a team and follow instruction from supervisors
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Must be dependable to be at work during assigned shifts
• Advanced knowledge of Cpanel/WHM control panel
• Advanced knowledge of the linux operating system
• Knowledge of bash and perl shell scripting
• Flexible Schedule
• Understanding of PHP and HTML
• Understanding of ASP and JSP helpful
• Ability to multitask and meet specific goals set by supervisors
• Experience with documenting procedures
• Advanced knowledge of Apache
• Advanced knowledge of Exim

Its not rocket science, but if you are good, your skills can make or break a web hosting company.  Its customer interactions in these areas that our experience indicates makes long lasting impressions with customers.  Give someone good advice as a tech rep or like one of those guys pointing you in the right direction at Wal-Mart or Lowes , and they might remember. 

“Its half way down aisle 14 just past the kitchen faucets.  If you hit the mail boxes, you’ve gone too far.”

Fix something they can’t fix themselves and make it look easy and they won’t likely forget.

“I just recovered your entire company website and put it back online.  Now this time, make sure you make and secure a good backup.  “

For More Information Contact us at Top 5 Hosting

We are looking for Junior PHP/PERL developers who want to work for a fast-paced, growing company at our Houston location. This position will require someone with the abilities and experience in advanced LAMP development along with knowledge of the hosting industry. You will be responsible for the development, debugging and maintenance of advanced web and database applications that are based on current and future industry standards and requirements.

Job Description:

1. Developing server-side and client-side web applications
   ( PHP, PERL, SQL, AJAX, JavaScript )
2. Database application development and database query
3. Support and maintenance of the existing application infrastructure
4. Author documents as required
5. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• 1+ years of solid professional development using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript and HTML
• Experience with OOP, Software Development Lifecycle Processes, and large scale development projects
• Candidates should be able to provide a portfolio & URL’s of development projects they have worked on
• Understanding of PHP, PERL, SQL and HTML ** Required **
• Understanding of AJAX and JavaScript helpful
• Ability to start projects “from scratch” with blueprints provided
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
• Ability to work productively and efficiently to meet deadlines and quotas
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of customer service principles, techniques, systems, and standards

That sounds like an excellent job for someone, especially if they are coming out of school recently, or coming off of some serious internship work or experience running their own site.  This could even be a good job for someone looking to work their way through school and will probably pay a far site better than running a check out lane selling medical supplies, working as a bar tender, or even a waitress.

For More Information Contact us at Top 5 Hosting

Our first Web Hosting Job comes to us from the Houston area!

Position: Technical Support Representative I

We are looking for people who want a career in customer service/technical support and who want to be the best in the webhosting industry. We currently have openings on day, night and graveyard shifts in our Houston, Texas location.

Job Description:

1. Front line support for Chats and Telephone calls
2. Troubleshoot any issues customer is having with his webhosting plan
3. Provides technical support for Level I escalation issues via helpdesk
4. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal skills in the English language to communicate effectively to clients
• Ability to work with a team and follow instruction from supervisors
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Must be dependable to be at work during assigned shifts
• Knowledge of FTP, DNS, Cpanel and WHM preferred
• Ability to multitask and meet specific goals set by supervisors
• Experience with documenting procedures
• Able to troubleshoot basic webhosting procedures

Now doesn’t that sound like fun!  It sure beats laying tile for a living. 

For More Information Contact us at Top 5 Hosting

Job Description

Canada Web Hosting (CWH) is seeking a Technical Support Specialist. We are proud to offer a friendly work environment where initiative, innovation and extraordinary customer service efforts are encouraged and rewarded.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with customers on the phone and through a held desk system to solve hosting related technical issues. The candidate must have excellent customer relations skills, a great attitude toward work and have a background in Windows and/or Linux-based IT services. Support desk experience with an ISP or HSP is preferred.

Qualifications:- Self starter that meets deadlines, multi-tasks and sets and achieves measurable goals.- Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, document and customer service skills.- Willing to work extra and odd hours to achieve goals.- Diploma in IT Services (or equivalent)- 2+ years of system administration experience with Windows/Linux- Customer service training preferred.

For further details regarding the qualifications and key responsibility areas for this role, please visit the careers section of our website at www.canadawebhosting.com.

CWH offers a competitive annual salary based upon experience level; annual performance and goal based bonus, paid quarterly; standard employee health and dental benefits and more.

How to Apply
Send resume to: careers@canadawebhosting.com

Our sources indicate that this one is still available.  Its Toronto and its in the Web Hosting Industry.  Previous tech support work with a web host or ISP would definitely help secure this job. 

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