Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest®, its successful online trading card game Legends of Norrath®, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free Realms™, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide.
Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver, Tucson, and Taiwan, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.
If working with cutting edge technology in global deployment excites you then you should join our team of experts!!
Primary Responsibilities:
The Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for the deployment and maintenance of Linux systems and application software in multiple clusters worldwide. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of large scale Linux deployments and will be part of a team responsible for the global Linux infrastructure.
Additionally, this person must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment where projects range from tactical deployments to strategic initiatives.
Requirements:
A four year Technical/Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent and/or certifications
Minimum of 7 years experience with multiple global Linux distributions, installation, configuration management and patch administration as member of a production support team
Strong knowledge of Linux kernel configuration, performance monitoring, and tuning
Configuration and maintenance of common applications such as Sendmail, Apache (1.x & 2.x), Tomcat, Squid, MySQL, NFS, DHCP, NTP, SSH, DNS, and SNMP
Strong knowledge of large-scale Linux deployment methodologies, kernel configuration, performance monitoring, and tuning. (There are 4000+ server in our production environment)
Strong experience with Perl and bash scripting.
Experience working with load balancing technologies and large-scale web server farms
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Advanced problem solving skills
Experience with large-scale (multiple-TB) NAS/SAN environments (EMC, Network Appliance, and Brocade experience preferred)
Experience in supporting large-scale database installations – including Oracle, EDB technologies
Proven ability to quickly access and implement new technologies
Be part of 24x7 on-call rotation schedule
Proven ability to quickly isolate and troubleshoot issues under pressure in a production environment
Ability to clearly document design and procedural information
Must be willing to travel to domestic and international datacenter locations
Previous experience as a member of an IT operations team
Prior hands on experience with Dell Power-Edge and IBM x-series hardware
Additional Attributes
· Proven results oriented person with a delivery focus.
· Strong business and technical vision.
· Ability to work with limited supervision.
· Strong presentation skills.
Compensation/Benefits:SOE offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, 401K, Vision and additional perks. SOE is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer
Qualified Candidates: For immediate consideration, please email a MS Word copy of your updated resume to April Artunian at aartunian@soe.sony.com.
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