Systems Administrator

Job Description

Hypermedia Systems , Inc. is a premier developer of Internet solutions. We specialize in Video Chat, Rich Media and eCommerce systems utilizing cutting-edge technology and advanced development techniques. Our primary business targets are the Japanese and other Asian markets. Hypermedia Systems , Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in downtown Los Angeles. We offer an exciting fast-paced environment with many challenging projects. We are large enough to provide a stable work environment, yet small enough to present many opportunities for growth and advancement. We currently have approximately 100 full-time employees on staff.

Successful applicants will have one to three years of real-world system administration experience. Responsibilities will include the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Linux/Sun servers and related equipment, as well as creation and upkeep of specifications and documentation. You will evaluate hardware and software for projects, and contribute to architectural designs; work closely with clients and developers to rapidly bring new products to market; and ensure that existing products are able to meet the demands of end users. Experience with on-call duties, issue escalation and resolution is a must. Individual must be self-motivated and possess independent problem solving abilities. You must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to efficiently work within a team as well as individually.

Minimum Requirements
  1. Professional Linux administration experience. Redhat 7.x or ES/AS a plus.
  2. Experience installing and tuning operating systems .
  3. Experience with installing and configuring software packages in UNIX/Linux environment.
  4. Experience maintaining system and data security and integrity.
  5. Web serving experience, including Apache and/or Zeus, authentication, performance tuning, SSL, and load balancing (Foundry, F5, etc.)
  6. General understanding of hardware (Intel, Sun), including memory type, multi-processor machines, network interface cards, RAID and/or FiberChannel.
  7. General understanding of IP networking, including address allocation, sub netting and basic routing.
Desirable Skills
  1. Sun/Solaris experience.
  2. Enterprise backup experience (Veritas NetBackup, Tivoli, etc.)
  3. Some scripting skills (Perl, bash, csh, etc.)
  4. Open source mail systems , (qmail, sendmail, postfix, etc).
  5. PostgreSQL, MySQL or Oracle.
  6. Experience with SAN/NAS technology, NFS, GFS, or similar solutions.
  7. Some knowledge of network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and network appliances (Cisco routers, Cisco or Foundry switches, and PIX firewalls.
Contact Us

700 S. Flower Street Suite 3210
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Telephone (213) 452-1100
careers@hypermediasystems.com