About the Project\nSepal is conducting a qualitative research study to define benchmarks of professional excellence in network and computer systems administration. We are looking for experienced professionals to contribute their expertise through structured documentation of their work, creation of domain specific screening criteria, and development of high quality case studies.\nSelected contributors will help shape an industry informed framework for evaluating network and computer systems administration expertise, with a focus on real world practices, decision making, and professional judgment.\n\nIdeal Participants May Hold Titles Such As\n- Network Administrator\n- Systems Administrator\n- IT Infrastructure Specialist\n- Network Engineer\n- Server Administrator\n- Cloud Systems Administrator\n\nRequirements\n- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field\n- Minimum 4 years of full time professional experience in network or systems administration\n- Hands on experience with server management, network security, and cloud infrastructure\n- Industry certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+, AWS, Azure) strongly preferred\n- Fluent in English\n- Currently residing in the United States or Canada\n- Access to a computer with stable internet and video conferencing capabilities\n- Comfortable with remote work tools (messaging, video calls, uploading documents)\n- Able to work independently and follow written instructions\n\nWhat You'll Do\n- Share your professional journey, technical specializations, and infrastructure experience\n- Help define field specific evaluation criteria used in IT systems hiring and technical assessments\n- Document at least one substantial infrastructure project, system migration, or security implementation, including context, approach, challenges, and outcomes\n- Participate in short feedback or calibration sessions as needed\n\nCompensation & Logistics\n- $60 to $85 per hour, depending on expertise and relevance, with bonuses for key contributions\n- Begins with a paid trial period\n- Paid every two weeks based on approved and tracked hours\n- Fully remote and async friendly, work at your own pace within flexible deadlines\n- Location: United States or Canada