Asterisk And FreePBX Contract Position
ATN Health is currently seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to join our growing VOIP department. With our unmanaged and managed Hosted Phone Systems, the right candidate would primarily be providing support for our FreePBX along with helping support our Asterisk and other related VOIP platforms.
This Linux Systems Engineer will be responsible for the following :
- Answer help desk phone calls & emails from end users and system administrators with regards to the operation of FreePBX, and other related software
- Perform initial diagnostic evaluation, address technical issues, and provide end user education and instruction
- Troubleshoot phone features and application issues
- Resolve issues within the scope and control of the service offering
- Provide guidance to end users in procedures and policy for the administration and security of both the endpoint and the server
- Refer issues that are not remotely solvable by the help desk technician to the appropriate team resource for resolution
- Track status, inform, and escalate tickets as necessary to ensure compliance to all service level agreements (SLAs) and expectations of Client
- Provide prompt and accurate services with regards to status of Incident or Change requests to our customers
- Participate in a 247 on-call rotation with peers
- Work on technical projects, working with staff and vendors to gather requirements, scope technical efforts, determine solutions, setup project tasks / plans, and implement those solutions
- Lead VOIP projects from initial conversations to final completion
- Prepare design specification plans as per customer requirement and provide appropriate enterprise solutions for architecture
Job Requirements :
3+ years as a Linux Systems or VOIP AdministratorMUST have experience with Asterisk, FreePBX, and / or other VOIP platformsShould have experience with Apache, CentOS, DNS, hosted services, MySQLBackground in IT or in a Data Center environmentSystem Monitoring and AutomationGood knowledge of network design Working with Firewalls, DNS, Load BalancersStrong sense for security both internally and on the hosting systemsExperience maintaining massive amounts of storage including backup systemsAdvanced Linux System Administration, Configuration, and System SecurityAdvanced systems troubleshooting skillsPrefer some programming experience (particularly Perl, PHP, HTML, MySQL)Prior experience in software as service architectures (SaaS)Experience working with an On Demand companyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skillsAble to work independently and well on a teamCreative thinking and ability to 'think outside the box' are ESSENTIALWell organized, attentive to details, and able to meet demanding deadlinesUnderstanding of principles of voice and data communicationsGeneral telephony understandingUnderstanding of VOIP platformsConfiguring various VOIP Phones and iOS / Android Smart PhonesKnowledgeable in IP Telephony, unified communications, data networking, telecommunications, video technologies and Call CenterExperience working with any / all VoIP and TDM based systems including but not limited to : Cisco Communications Manager, Avaya, Nortel, NEC, Shortel, SiemensExperience working with TCP / UDP, SIP, RTP / RTCP or other multimedia network protocolsAttitude & Work Ethic :
Possess a positive, proactive attitudeExcellent problem solverStrong technical orientationAble to think clearly in stressful situationsAbility to logically troubleshootAbility to multi-taskAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environmentBe able to provide clear explanation of technical related issues to non-technical users, and coach users through basic technical troubleshooting and resolution stepsHave a strong organization and prioritization skills, including pro-active tracking of open issuesStrong communications skills both written and oral, including remote staff and clients support and through use of the telephone and ticket systemThe ability to manage your time and prioritize issues without being micromanagedThe ability to pick up on new tech as it develops, and be eager to do soThe know how to 'google' an issue and solve it by trying first before asking for helpThe wherewithal to know if something is out of your scope of knowledge, and be willing to reach out for helpJob Desirables (Preferred) :
4 year degree from accredited college / university or equivalent real world experienceA+, CCNA, MCP, Linux Certifications, etc.Web Hosting and ISP experienceMac ExperienceExperience and / or certifications for FreePBX, 3CX, Sangoma, Zultys productsESI and / or Toshiba experience a plusUbiquiti / Cisco / Fortigate firewalls, switches, access points, and controllersCollaboration tools such as Slack or Microsoft TeamsIf you are a team player that thinks outside of the box; if you are motivated, a self-starter, and can perform daily functions without supervision, ATN Health is looking for you! Join a team that is shaping the way that health care services are provided.