Seattle Area - Sr. UNIX Systems Engineer

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE!!! The Opportunity : The Senior UNIX Systems Engineer is responsible for the support and maintenance of Classmates operational systems. Is responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of Classmates UNIX servers and systems, which support both the production web site, and also infrastructure required for office Internet access and mail exchange on the internet.   The Senior UNIX Systems Engineer must possess first hand experience in UNIX system administration. This position is responsible for emergency response as needed to correct system failures as well as participation in 24/7 on call rotation.   The Senior UNIX Systems Engineer is a key technical resource that provides technical support for various projects.  In addition, this position works closely with other departments within IT as part a cross functional team.   The Job Requirements: · Experience with and a solid understanding of UNIX-based operating systems specifically Solaris and Linux. · Experience with various systems applications including but not limited to Veritas Netbackup, Apache, Oracle, DNS, NFS, SMTP. · Experience with server hardware including but not limited to Dell, Sun, Hitachi, Netapp. · Experience supporting large customer facing web sites with 100% uptime requirements. · Ability to build and install systems from the ground up. · Experience supporting and maintaining large scale tape backup and recovery systems. · A solid understanding of networking concepts, protocols, routing, load balancing. · Familiarity with network hardware, switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers. · Experience administering a java application server running on UNIX such as ATG Dynamo or IBM Web Sphere a plus.  · Ability to program in various administrative languages including UNIX shell and Perl. · Ability to clearly document tasks and processes related to the position. · Ability to solve problems quickly and completely; to multitask, to handle various tasks and responsibilities concurrently. · 5-7 years experience required. · Ability to participate in 24/7 on call rotation and escalation support.   About Classmates.com Who are we? Classmates.com is a profitable website that’s been evolving since 1995. Once a directory for high schools, now a growing social networking site, we’ve not only increased our revenue, we’ve also proven to be one of the few websites who’s stood the test of time. Why? Because we provide value to our users by offering connections to people who matter. And we’re poised to take the lead in the social media revolution with a team of passionate, innovative thinkers. We’re a brand in transition—positioned to be a powerhouse for years to come.     Who are you? You would rather make an impact rather than be a cog in the corporate wheel. You thirst for the uphill climb and staking a flag on top of that hill for all to see. You can tap into a wealth of opportunities bubbling just below the surface. You can see beyond buzz and offer real value to consumers. You fit in well with other whip-smart and engaged professionals. You value a hard-working and fun-loving culture. You roll up your sleeves when you hear the word “underdog.â€� You do your job with unabashed professionalism. You want to help redefine the category of social media networking. You have impeccable integrity. You care.     Why should we connect? Classmates is a great place to work. We’ll give you some reasons why:   Everyone’s joined a social networking site. Only cool people work for one. We love our employees and treat them well. People who connect people to people are good people. There’s no time to get bored. Creativity and innovation are part of our daily routine. We’re changing the world, one member at a time.     This position is located at Classmates corporate headquarters in Renton, Washington .  We offer a competitive salary / benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock options, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts and much more! Classmates, part of United Online, Inc. and its family of companies are equal opportunity employers.CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE!!!