The IT Systems Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring and supporting local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet systems. Candidate will also be responsible for monitoring the network to ensure availability to all system users and performing necessary maintenance to support network availability.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 5 years’ experience in interpreting and applying computer languages, working with data structures and applying computer logic and flow chart diagrams.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong desire to work in a small business environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and be team oriented.

Responsibilities include:

Administers network backup, security management, user account management, internet access, office systems and applications support according to business needs.

• Performs daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
• Performs regular security assessments to identify any possible intrusions and deploy appropriate response procedures.
• Installs servers and configures hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and operational requirements.
• Develops technical documentation for installation, configuration and on-going support of business and customer facing systems.
• Provides tier II/III support for customer facing systems.
• Educates employees and customers on handling applications and hardware.
• Develops and assesses the capabilities and limitations of the applications and technologies and recommends alternatives and solutions.
• Provides guidance for business decisions from a technical perspective.
• Meets financial requirements by monitoring IT expenses against the operational budget.
• Performs other duties, projects and tasks as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in Hyper-V virtualization including iSCSI storage, high availability and resource management.
• Working knowledge of Linux & Microsoft Operating systems, RDBMS, Office Applications, System Center VMM/CM, Backup Systems and disaster recovery.
• Experience in Core Infrastructure services like Active Directory, DNS, NTP, Radius, TACACS, LDAP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, DHCP.
• Understanding of Network Infrastructure and fundamentals on Firewalls, Switches, Routers, and Wireless configurations.

Desired Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with Python, PHP, jQuery, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Bash programming languages.
• Experience in Cisco IOS and/or Adtran AOS platforms.
• Experience working with POTS and VoIP protocols including SIP, MGCP, SCCP.

This position may be required to work hours other than regular schedule including shift work (weekends and holidays). The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. This position may require up to 10-20% travel to remote offices. Candidates must be able to lift and carry up to 40lbs unassisted. Job requires regular sitting, standing, walking, bending and kneeling. The candidate selected for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check, education verification and drug test.

The Business Internet Sales Associate is responsible for building the commercial Internet subscriber base in the markets where commZoom has upgraded its Internet plant. Candidate must be able to call on, reach and present to decision makers at various sizes of commercial enterprises using various tactics to secure those opportunities to present including but not limited to cold calls over the phone and in face-to-face settings, use of e-mails, text messages and networking to produce and close leads. The candidate must be able to articulate features and benefits of the product and service and position the business for success in a competitive environment. Strong communication and organization skills are a must. The successful candidate will have a strong desire to win, be fanatical regarding attention to detail, show high integrity to be able to balance the demands of a high velocity transactional environment.

Candidate will spend considerable time in each market and must have reliable transportation to and from the markets in which commZoom operates presently and in the future. Company headquarters are in San Antonio which is where the job is based.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Technology Management or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience and success in sales. Experience in sales within a telecommunications or Information Technology environment a plus.
• Strong desire to work and grow in a small business environment.
• Interested in solving problems for potential customers.
• Solid understanding of the sales process, a desire to make sales calls, ability to build a book of business and close.
• Ability to build rapport and good working relationships with many different customers.
• Must be a self starter who desires to work in a success based compensation structure.
• Desire to win against competitors large and small.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prospect, call, present and close business on a daily basis using available resources and creativity to deliver an Internet solution to commercial prospects.
• Communicate and report to Chief Executive Officer/Chief Marketing Officer to report product or service opportunities, deliver feedback from customers and creatively deal with request and opportunities.
• Creates and delivers sales presentations to prospects.
• Develops an understanding of the company’s market position, vision and values.
• Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to marketing opportunities at events which will ultimately produce sales leads.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. The candidate selected for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check, education verification and drug test. This position may be required to work hours other than regular schedule including shift work (weekends and holidays).

Interested candidates should reply to careers@commZoom.com with their résumé and salary requirements. commZoom is EOE.

The OSP Construction Tech is responsible for tasks associated with the construction/upgrade of existing/new HFC infrastructure. Secondary duties include support of coaxial and fiber plant maintenance.

Location(s): San Antonio

Responsibilities:

• Assists in maintaining proper inventory on vehicle based on work assignment
• Pulls lashing equipment down cable lines to secure wires
• Uses pounding equipment to install grounding rods and anchors into ground
• Assists in pulling out cable lines and other equipment used in installing cable wires
• Installs equipment and dress pole using assorted small hand and power tools
• Operates chain hoist to add tension to cable and guy wires
• Digs up and repair conduit, rod and rope existing conduit, place cable in new and occupied duct
• Performs drop placements and ped/vault installations
• Operates vehicle and bucket lift safely, following all safety and traffic regulations
• Basic daily maintenance of Company vehicle including fluids check, cleanliness vehicle organization
• Assists in directing traffic flow in accordance with local and state DOT guidelines
• Responsible to fill out daily production reports

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment
• Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers, homeowners, and customers
• Ability to climb numerous telephone poles daily approximately 20 feet in height
• Ability to lift and/or pull 100 pounds several times each day
• Ability to endure long periods of standing, sitting, or walking
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment during all times of the year
• Ability to operating trenchers, tamping equipment, concrete saws, and other relevant industry equipment
• Experience in underground and/or Aerial coax and fiber construction, preferred (Coax Splicing a bonus)
• Ability to Coax splice, balance actives, and troubleshoot RF levels using an RF meter, preferred
• Experience with concrete and asphalt removal and repair a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Company provides work truck and equipment. May be required to work hours other than regular schedule including shift work (weekends and holidays). The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. The candidate selected for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check, education verification and drug test.

Interested candidates should reply to careers@commZoom.com with their resume and salary requirements.