Senior Linux Systems Administrator
Friendster is currently seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator with production Internet experience supporting a high-volume commercial website. This position will be a member of the Production Operations team and will be responsible for managing, growing and supporting Friendster.s large-scale Internet site.
Position Responsibilities:
Provides system architecture guidance
Plans and supports the implementation of major architectural changes
Will work with the Engineering and Quality Assurance departments to spearhead the rollout of new features and code updates on the site
Seeks opportunities to contribute features and enhancements to open source software projects in which Friendster participates
Has frequent contact with vendors for technical support and technical planning
Mentors at least one other member of the Operations staff
Must be willing to be available 24/7, via a planned rotation schedule, by pager for emergencies
Position Requirements
8+ years employed in Linux / UNIX administration
Hands-on experience supporting large Linux environments (200+ servers) and maintaining a consistent install base across the entire environment
Demonstrated expertise in Apache, PHP, MySQL including performance tuning
Experience with NFS, Squid, and CVS
Clear understanding of the operation of the IP stack in Linux and of load balancing technologies
Must have some past development experience with at least one compiled language (C, C++, Java) plus at least one scripting language (Bourne shell, Perl, PHP)
Desired Experience
Familiarity with SAN (Hitachi Data Systems / McData preferred)
Experience with Network Appliance storage systems
Knowledge of Veritas Cluster Server administration
Supervisory or team training experience
To apply please send your resume to jobs@friendster.com. Please be sure to reference this position title in the subject line of your email.
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