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Hello everyone, Just saw that one of TripAdvisor's subsidiaries, FlipKey.com, is looking for a Systems and Network Administrator. If you are interested, you can apply at https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_expedia/external_tripadvisor/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=33829&localeCode=en-us Any questions, feel free to email me directly. Please specify me as the employee referral if you decide to apply.. and let me know if you do so I can bug HR and make sure they got the application. Here's the listing info I was given: Position Description FlipKey is looking for a Systems and Network Administrator to join and help lead our growing company. The person in this position will be responsible for overseeing full operational support for all hardware, software, and networks. Backed by TripAdvisor, FlipKey is an independent startup looking to shake up the fast-growing travel niche of vacation rentals. This position is an outstanding opportunity for a strong, entrepreneurial minded sys admin interested in helping create a breakthrough online service to help consumers find and book the ideal vacation rental. FlipKey?s offices are located in downtown Boston. Requirements: -3+ years of professional Linux/BSD Network and/or Systems Administration Experience. -3+ years of professional experience supporting LAMP (Linux, Apache, Mysql, PHP) stack web architecture. -Experience with hosting in a Data Center Collocation facility. -Strong background in open source technologies. -Must be proficient at bash shell scripting, and python is desirable. -Knowledge of common hardware such as load balancers, firewalls, etc. -Understanding in how to build and support a best practice network architecture. -A desire to be part of a startup company building an industry leading service. -Willingness to be on call for 24/7 emergency support. -Pluses: Apache and/or MySQL optimization experience, strong security background, advanced programming skills. Sample responsibilities: -Build out and maintain production network at collocation facility. -Install software on servers and stay current with security patches, updates, etc. -Proactively resolve any errors or system failures. -System monitoring and performance tweaking. -Setup and maintain office VPN. -Acquire, setup, and maintain employee computers as needed. -Maintain office network, internal servers, and necessary software products. FlipKey is an Equal Opportunity Employer Cheers -- Ryan Pugatch Systems Administrator TripAdvisor
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