Web Server Administrator

March 14

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Urbansoft™

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Urbansoft™ is a company that spearheads the digital transformation journey by developing and building mission-critical software solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. They blend human insight with cutting-edge technology to create personalized solutions in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity. With expertise in data engineering, web and mobile development, and robotic process automation, Urbansoft™ focuses on delivering innovative applications that enhance operational efficiencies and drive business success.

eCommerce Integration • Smart Watches • SEO | SEM • Mobile Applications • iOS | Android Applications

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2014

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• As a Web Server Administrator, you will be responsible for the management, configuration, and maintenance of web servers to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability. • You will collaborate with other IT professionals to deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot web server environments, ensuring seamless operation of websites and web applications. • Configure and deploy web servers, including Apache, Nginx, or Microsoft IIS, according to project requirements. • Install and configure server software, applications, and security settings. • Implement load balancing and scalability solutions to handle varying levels of web traffic. • Monitor server performance and optimize configurations for speed, efficiency, and resource utilization. • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, including CPU, memory, disk I/O, and network issues. • Implement caching mechanisms and content delivery networks (CDNs) to improve website performance. • Implement and maintain security measures to protect web servers from cyber threats, including malware, DDoS attacks, and unauthorized access. • Configure firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and SSL/TLS certificates. • Conduct regular security audits and apply patches and updates to mitigate vulnerabilities. • Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans for web server environments. • Perform regular backups of web data and configurations and test restoration procedures to ensure data integrity and availability. • Monitor server logs, performance metrics, and system alerts to identify and troubleshoot issues proactively. • Investigate and resolve server-related incidents and service disruptions in a timely manner. • Collaborate with development teams to diagnose and resolve web application issues impacting server performance. • Maintain detailed documentation of server configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. • Generate reports on server performance, uptime, and security incidents for management and stakeholders.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. • Proven experience as a web server administrator or a similar role. • Proficiency in configuring and managing web servers, such as Apache, Nginx, or Microsoft IIS. • Strong understanding of web technologies, protocols, and standards (HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, TCP/IP). • Experience with server-side scripting languages (e.g., PHP, Python, Perl) and database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL). • Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing security measures for web servers. • Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus) and version control systems (e.g., Git). • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Effective communication and collaboration skills. • Industry certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE). • Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform). • Knowledge of web application firewall (WAF) solutions and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS). • Experience with automated configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef). • Understanding of DevOps principles and practices.