Senior Linux System Administrator
Golden Hippo Media is looking for an experienced Senior Linux System Administrator.
Golden Hippo Media is a young, growing digital marketing company committed to helping everyone live their healthiest life. We create cutting edge health, wellness, and beauty products and work tirelessly to get them into the hands of the people who need them most — our customers. We’re growing fast, but our core values remain the same as when we were founded in 2010.
The Senior Linux System Administrator is responsible for installing the necessary procedures and security tools. This role is also responsible for setting up and maintaining systems and servers for the company. The Senior Linux System Administrator will work with scripting, light programming and project management for systems-related projects.
HERE IS WHAT WE OFFER YOU
At Golden Hippo you have a chance to make an impact. You will have the opportunity to be creative, take initiative and grow. A career at Golden Hippo is more than just a job. It’s the chance to work among friends every day, to work and play hard, and to see the results of your work firsthand. We work in a lively, laid back work environment with a fully stocked kitchen for our employees to use. We also offer:
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Matching 401K plan
- Highly interactive work with a talented, passionate team
- UNLIMITED room for growth and results-based pay increases
WHAT YOUR DAY IS LIKE
- General Linux system administration, security patching, OS upgrades, troubleshooting problems, and ensuring maximum availability.
- Write system scripts for daily administration and document system infrastructure.
- Install new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install patches and resolve software and hardware related problems.
- Perform system backups and recovery.
- Maintain data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.
- Maintain the functionality, security, and uptime of critical technology systems such as wireless networks, virtual machine and storage infrastructure, and communication systems.
BEST CANDIDATES WILL HAVE
- 3-5+ years of experience in Linux System Admin role
Knowledge of and experience working with:
- LINUX, VHOST
- DNS
- GIT, FIREWALL
- NGINX
- BASH
- HTML
- Cloud technology
We are also looking for someone with great attention to details. Someone that likes being proactive and can be strategic and execute quick in a fast pace environment. The ideal candidate will be solutions oriented and we are looking for people who are motivated, ambitious and are interested in growing and developing in their career and with the company.
Golden Hippo is always looking for smart, driven self-starters who are excited to build a place for themselves in one of the most fun, exciting companies in Los Angeles. If you thrive on community and communication, learning from your failures, and embracing the unexpected, Golden Hippo just might be the place for you.