Mr O
Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:58:28 -0700
Looking for an opportunity to apply your top-notch Linux administration skills
to the challenge of mission-critical Web applications? Ready to trade long
commutes and crazy housing prices for a world-class company in a
family-friendly college town?
You could be the next great member of the Palo Alto Software product
development team. We are looking for a Linux administrator to join us at our
headquarters in Eugene, Oregon.
To succeed in this role, you need the skills to manage all aspects of server
administration to deliver great performance and rock-solid security for
high-volume Java-based web applications.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Administering and troubleshooting Linux servers to deliver highly reliable,
stable, and responsive customer access to our commercial Web applications
* Ensuring proper security, confidentiality, and backup and recovery processes
to protect sensitive customer data
* Conducting performance analysis and configuring, tuning, and optimizing
servers for top performance with highly scalable usage
* Implementing best practices in server and application monitoring, alerting,
and performance reporting
* Writing scripts to automate IT and admin tasks
* Acting as first responder for 24/7 after-hours issues and emergencies
* Building and maintaining test environments for scalability and load testing
* Working with the Amazon Web Services cloud platform, and virtual machines in
general
Requirements and qualifications:
* Four-year degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related
technical field
* 5+ years of hands-on professional experience as a Linux administrator
* Expert knowledge of server hardware and configuration
* Highly knowledgeable about OS patching, system hardening, and other security
best practices
* LPIC, Linux+, or RHCE certification or equivalent demonstrated knowledge
* Proven experience hosting Java applications
* Scripting skills (Perl, Bash, etc.)
* Strong analytical, collaborative, and communication skills
Palo Alto Software is a growing, privately owned corporation that was founded
in 1988 and is now based in Eugene, Oregon. We create popular desktop and
web-based software for small businesses and entrepreneurs, including the retail
and online market leader Business Plan Pro and the popular team email tool
Email Center Pro.
Our company recently won the Business of the Year Award from the Eugene Chamber
of Commerce, and we were named one of the 100 best companies to work for in
Oregon by Oregon Business magazine.
This is a full-time position reporting to the VP of Product Development.
Compensation is based on skills and experience and includes an excellent
benefits package. To apply, send resume and cover letter to
care...@paloalto.com.
Marilou Heriot, PHR
Human Resource Manager
Palo Alto Software
mari...@paloalto.com
541.284.1209
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