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Jr. Systems Engineer
CA - Glendale/Hollywood
Opportunity Overview
If you enjoy mastering new technologies and working in a dynamic environment, have the motivation to be a strong self-starter, and are eager to learn and grow with a company on the cutting edge, it's time you met Global Conference Partners.
We are in the midst of a variety of exciting initiatives guaranteed to build out your experience and push your career to the next level. For example, we are significantly expanding our marketplace, increasing our security requirements, implementing a disaster recovery site, and continually launching new applications.
As our Jr. Systems Engineer, you'll contribute to, and eventually help lead, many of these projects, while enjoying a number of unique rewards, including:
- Vast exposure & skill development -- you'll greatly expand your skill set as you take on a wide range of initiatives, including everything from managing a production website and all corporate resources to working on DNS and our revenue generating technology such as conference bridges. You'll also work side-by-side with a talented and highly experienced team from whom you'll be able to gather a great deal of knowledge and insight.
- Impact -- we're very open to any ideas you can bring for developing our systems and processes and optimizing our offerings.
- Personal autonomy -- we'll provide you with support when you need it and "elbow room" when you don't.
- Leading edge technology -- you'll work with some of the top telephony and web collaboration products in the market.
- Great atmosphere -- you'll join a flat organization and casual environment that puts people first.
- Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance; company stock options; flexible scheduling; paid time off; and free parking.
- Career advancement -- as we continue to grow aggressively, your success in this role will set you up to take on increased responsibility and advance your career, with the potential of growing into a management position as our operations department evolves.
- Pride & stability -- you'll become part of one of Los Angeles' leading telephony and technology firms. We were one of the first companies to leverage the Internet and provide low-cost audio teleconferencing services and have been operating and profitable for more than 20 years.
Our Requirements
- At least 2 years combined systems support education and/or work experience
- Proven experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Microsoft Windows Server Administration
- Active Directory and DNS Administration
- Exchange Administration
- Solid understanding of network (TCP/IP, protocols, and tools)
- Desktop support and troubleshooting experience
- General troubleshooting and problem resolution experience
- High degree of technical aptitude and a desire to learn a broad spectrum of new technologies
- Attention to detail and flexibility in both planning and execution of changes
- Sustained ability to execute on critical projects with accelerated scheduled
- Professionalism and a service-oriented personality
- Ability and willingness to work on call in support of a 24x7 operation
Preferred, but not required:
- Experience with IIS (6.0 or later) Administration, SQL Server Administration, and/or *NIX Administration
- Experience with telephony (e.g. ISDN, T-1, VoIP)
- Experience with Cisco routers
- Microsoft certifications (e.g. MCP, MCSA, MCSE)
- Programming skills (e.g. scripting languages, T-SQL, higher-level languages)
Keys to Success
In addition to your technical savvy, success in this role will require the following strengths:
- Initiative -- you'll take ownership of your objectives and work proactively to guarantee system functionality.
- Urgency -- without losing sight of the details, you'll work diligently to resolve issues within tight timeframes.
- Dedication & follow through -- you'll ensure we keep everything running smoothly and follow up on all initiatives through to completion.
- Organization -- we operate in a fast pace environment that will require you to effectively self-manage your time and balance shifting priorities.
- Flexibility -- you'll handle a wide variety of events and must be able to adapt your planning and execution to the particulars of the situation at hand.
Last but not least, we're looking for someone with the desire and aptitude to learn a broad spectrum of new technologies. If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity, and you meet the required qualifications, we look forward to hearing from you.
About Us
Based in Hollywood, California, Global Conference Partners (GCP) is changing the way the world connects by offering simple, convenient and reliable audio and web conferencing tools to small to medium enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals at little or no cost. Our product web sites include freeconference.com, instantconference.com, globalconference.com, and expressconference.com.
Global Conference Partners was acquired in May 2006 by American Capital, a publicly traded private equity fund with capital resources of approximately $7.7 billion. American Capital invests in and sponsors management and employee buyouts, invests in private equity buyouts, provides capital directly to early stage and mature private and small public companies and through its asset management business is a manager of debt and equity investments in private companies.
Opportunity Overview
If you enjoy mastering new technologies and working in a dynamic environment, have the motivation to be a strong self-starter, and are eager to learn and grow with a company on the cutting edge, it's time you met Global Conference Partners.
We are in the midst of a variety of exciting initiatives guaranteed to build out your experience and push your career to the next level. For example, we are significantly expanding our marketplace, increasing our security requirements, implementing a disaster recovery site, and continually launching new applications.
As our Jr. Systems Engineer, you'll contribute to, and eventually help lead, many of these projects, while enjoying a number of unique rewards, including:
- Vast exposure & skill development -- you'll greatly expand your skill set as you take on a wide range of initiatives, including everything from managing a production website and all corporate resources to working on DNS and our revenue generating technology such as conference bridges. You'll also work side-by-side with a talented and highly experienced team from whom you'll be able to gather a great deal of knowledge and insight.
- Impact -- we're very open to any ideas you can bring for developing our systems and processes and optimizing our offerings.
- Personal autonomy -- we'll provide you with support when you need it and "elbow room" when you don't.
- Leading edge technology -- you'll work with some of the top telephony and web collaboration products in the market.
- Great atmosphere -- you'll join a flat organization and casual environment that puts people first.
- Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance; company stock options; flexible scheduling; paid time off; and free parking.
- Career advancement -- as we continue to grow aggressively, your success in this role will set you up to take on increased responsibility and advance your career, with the potential of growing into a management position as our operations department evolves.
- Pride & stability -- you'll become part of one of Los Angeles' leading telephony and technology firms. We were one of the first companies to leverage the Internet and provide low-cost audio teleconferencing services and have been operating and profitable for more than 20 years.
Our Requirements
- At least 2 years combined systems support education and/or work experience
- Proven experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Microsoft Windows Server Administration
- Active Directory and DNS Administration
- Exchange Administration
- Solid understanding of network (TCP/IP, protocols, and tools)
- Desktop support and troubleshooting experience
- General troubleshooting and problem resolution experience
- High degree of technical aptitude and a desire to learn a broad spectrum of new technologies
- Attention to detail and flexibility in both planning and execution of changes
- Sustained ability to execute on critical projects with accelerated scheduled
- Professionalism and a service-oriented personality
- Ability and willingness to work on call in support of a 24x7 operation
Preferred, but not required:
- Experience with IIS (6.0 or later) Administration, SQL Server Administration, and/or *NIX Administration
- Experience with telephony (e.g. ISDN, T-1, VoIP)
- Experience with Cisco routers
- Microsoft certifications (e.g. MCP, MCSA, MCSE)
- Programming skills (e.g. scripting languages, T-SQL, higher-level languages)
Keys to Success
In addition to your technical savvy, success in this role will require the following strengths:
- Initiative -- you'll take ownership of your objectives and work proactively to guarantee system functionality.
- Urgency -- without losing sight of the details, you'll work diligently to resolve issues within tight timeframes.
- Dedication & follow through -- you'll ensure we keep everything running smoothly and follow up on all initiatives through to completion.
- Organization -- we operate in a fast pace environment that will require you to effectively self-manage your time and balance shifting priorities.
- Flexibility -- you'll handle a wide variety of events and must be able to adapt your planning and execution to the particulars of the situation at hand.
Last but not least, we're looking for someone with the desire and aptitude to learn a broad spectrum of new technologies. If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity, and you meet the required qualifications, we look forward to hearing from you.
About Us
Based in Hollywood, California, Global Conference Partners (GCP) is changing the way the world connects by offering simple, convenient and reliable audio and web conferencing tools to small to medium enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals at little or no cost. Our product web sites include freeconference.com, instantconference.com, globalconference.com, and expressconference.com.
Global Conference Partners was acquired in May 2006 by American Capital, a publicly traded private equity fund with capital resources of approximately $7.7 billion. American Capital invests in and sponsors management and employee buyouts, invests in private equity buyouts, provides capital directly to early stage and mature private and small public companies and through its asset management business is a manager of debt and equity investments in private companies.
