Company Description

PayScale is the world leader in modern compensation software. Our rich data and unique algorithms power the world’s largest real-time database of salary profiles, giving both employers and employees immediate visibility into the right pay for any position. We are bringing the dark art of compensation into the light by helping more than 6,500 businesses to stay competitive in the labor market and retain and manage their largest investment: their people.

We’re disrupting the compensation industry and are looking to bring on talented professionals with diverse perspectives. We foster a playful work atmosphere where highly motivated individuals can be truly innovative. Are you bright, tenacious, and inventive? If so, PayScale may be the perfect place for you to grow your career!

We are a fast-growing Warburg Pincus portfolio company who is thrilled to have brought the MarketPay product into our suite of offerings in 2016, and started a strategic alliance with Mercer in 2017. We can't wait for you to join us!

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced System Administrator to join our team! The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience supporting medium to large networks, data center management, cloud infrastructure management, a good understanding of network security, and a desire to stay current with new technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, configuring, and monitoring of datacenter and cloud infrastructure
• Managing, supporting, and improving existing systems
• Research and implement new technologies
• Maintaining and developing standards and procedures
• Participate in troubleshooting and RCA for security and Infrastructure events
• Works closely with outside vendors to plan and complete projects
• Contributing to the development of organizational goals and objectives
• Performing other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7 years progressive, relevant IT experience
• Ability to function effectively under minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of both cloud and on-premise infrastructure, which include but are not limited to: AWS, Azure, VMware, Hyper-V
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with Firewall systems, preferably Palo Alto, NSG, and Watch Guard
• Understanding of networking configuration and troubleshooting
• Experience working in the framework of ISO and SOC2 requirements
• Strong working knowledge of Linux and Windows Server OS’s; deployment, optimization, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of configuring and managing APIs and automation/scripting (Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Good understanding of Cryptography/encryption concepts, methods, and processes
• Experience with on-prem or cloud-based key management solutions like AWS KMS and/or Azure Key Vault
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel to off-site locations
• Strong demonstration of “systems thinking,” analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

PayScale provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. PayScale complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Benefits We Offer:

• Unlimited Paid Time Off policy
• 100% company paid medical/vision/dental/prescription premiums for employees (50% for eligible dependents and partners)
• Four Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for pre-tax employee allocations towards: Medical, Dependent Care (can be used towards day care costs!), Parking, Tansit.
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Company-paid Life Insurance
• Generous Parental Leave, 4-12 weeks
• 10 paid holidays!
• Summer office closure, entire week of July 4th
• 401k with company match, vests immediately

Perks:

• Casual dress code (JSS - Jeans, shorts, and sandals welcome!)
• Onsite gym
• Onsite lockers, showers, and clothes dryer
• Bike storage
• Coworkers you actually like...
• Gender neutral bathrooms on most floors
• Mothers' Room
• Sitting-Standing ergo friendly desks
• Weekly company sponsored happy hours
• Fido Fridays (our canine colleagues join us the first Friday of every month. WOOF!)