WHAT WE WANT

FriendFinder Networks is looking for a Linux Systems Administrator who will be responsible for availability, installation, provisioning, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware & software. You will respond to tickets created by the NOC & internal customers , monitor automations, install new servers, rebuild existing servers and configure hardware. You will create & maintain documentation for best practices, operations, security, and capital efficiency. Your contributions will ensure our systems provide our customers with the best possible user experience, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, all over the world.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work with the NOC using Tivoli monitoring and other tools to ensure the integrity and availability of our hardware, server resources and application logs
• Work with the incident team to diagnose and recover from hardware or software failures
• Assist teams with technical issues in the planning phase of sites or project development efforts
• Gather system requirements and support several development teams in evolving, testing and rolling-out new products and services, then transitioning the site or product to post launch
• Work with the R&D team and other systems engineers to make improvements
• Build out clusters using modern technology such as Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Puppet, etc…

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and/or equivalent work experience
• 5 years’ experience administering Linux systems required
• Experience with Apache, nginx, lighttpd, and high volume web servers
• Knowledge of protocols such as DNS, SMTP, SNMP ● Experience with implementing automation and monitoring using shell scripting and other related tools
• Experience with proxies / reverse proxies, e.g. ha-proxy, squid, varnish
• Experience using log aggregation tools to perform analysis and system performance tuning (SumoLogic, Splunk, LogDNA, etc…)
• You must be comfortable with adult content
• You must be at least 21 years old

WHAT IS PREFERABLE TO HAVE

• Experience with load balancers or F5
• Knowledge or certifications from major cloud providers, AWS, Google, Azure, etc…
• Experience with kickstart or jumpstart maintenance and implementation
• Experience working in a Perl shop and comfort with reading Perl scripts

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills in a complex IT environment to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve problems without direction
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• High degree of honesty and integrity
• Team-player, positive attitude and flexible

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:  No direct reports

PERKS

FriendFinder Networks Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a business casual work environment, flexible work hours, and a competitive salary.  The benefits package includes:

• 401(k) with a 6% match on eligible earnings with no vesting period
• Medical (Kaiser HMO, Blue Cross PPO), Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD and Short and Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (20 days PTO) and Holiday Pay (12 company paid holidays off)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Club Reimbursement

ABOUT US

FriendFinder Networks is an international leader in social media founded in 1996 by Andrew Conru.  Originally started as a main-stream social networking site, the company quickly adapted to consumer preferences, and branched out into different social media verticals. Andrew Conru is still directing FriendFinder Networks’ vision for pioneering new development of innovative and social media technology connecting people every day all over the world.

OUR HUMANITY (Equal Opportunity Employer)

At FriendFinder Networks we are proud to celebrate diversity of people for the benefit of our employees, our products, and the global community we all belong to.

It is the policy of FriendFinder Networks Inc., and its subsidiaries, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.   All employment practices such as recruitment, selection, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment are administered in a manner designed to ensure that employees and applicants for employment or services are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, disability, marital status, religious or political preferences or union affiliation.

Salary Range DOE: $110,000 to $125,000