Looking for: Systems Administrator

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Want to a join a rapidly expanding team and help us grow Backblaze to new heights? We’re looking for a Sys Admin who is looking for a challenging and fast-paced working environment. The position can either be in San Mateo, California or in our Rancho Cordova datacenter! Interested? Check out the job description and application details below:

Here’s what you’ll be working on:

– Rebuild failed RAID arrays, diagnose and repair file system problems (ext4) and debug other operations problems with minimal supervision.
– Administrative proficiency in software patches, releases and system upgrades.
– Troubleshoot and resolve operational problems.
– Help deploy, configure and maintain production systems.
– Assist with networks and services (static/dynamic web servers, etc) as needed.
– Assist in efforts to automate provisioning and other tasks that need to be run across hundreds of servers.
– Help maintain monitoring systems to measure system availability and detect issues.
– Help qualify hardware and components.
– Participate in the 24×7 on-call pager rotation and respond to alerts as needed. This may include occasional trips to Backblaze datacenter(s).
– Write, design, maintain and support operational Documentation and scripts.
– Help train operations staff as needed.

This is a must:

– Strong knowledge of Linux system administration, Debian experience preferred.
– 4+ years of experience.
– Bash scripting skills required.
– Ability to lift/move 50-75 lbs and work down near the floor as needed.
– Position based in the San Mateo Corporate Office or the Rancho Cordova Datacenter, California.

It would be nice if you had:

– Experience configuring and supporting (Debian) Linux software RAID (mdadm).
– Experience configuring and supporting file systems on Linux (Debian).
– Experience troubleshooting server hardware/component issues.
– Experience supporting Apache, Tomcat, and Java services.
– Experience with automation in a production environment (Puppet/Chef/Ansible).
– Experience supporting network equipment (layer 2 switches).

Required for all Backblaze Employees:

– Good attitude and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
– Strong desire to work for a small fast paced company.
– Desire to learn and adapt to rapidly changing technologies and work environment.
– Occasional visits to Backblaze datacenters necessary.
– Rigorous adherence to best practices.
– Relentless attention to detail.
– Excellent interpersonal skills and good oral/written communication.
– Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
– OK with pets in office.

Backblaze is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we offer competitive salary and benefits, including our no policy vacation policy.

If this sounds like you — follow these steps:

• Send an email to jobscontact@backblaze.com with the position in the subject line.
• Include your resume.
• Tell us a bit about your Sys Admin experience and why you’re excited to work with Backblaze.

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