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The Spark Networks team is made up of energetic, innovative, self-starting individuals who thrive in a fast-moving, creative environment. We're an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive employment package that includes competitive salaries, medical benefits, a 401k program, and flex spending accounts. If you think your particular skills and experience would add to our team, we'd love to hear from you.

Systems Administrator

Provo, UT

Spark Networks is looking a systems administrator that will be responsible for provisioning, configuring, operation and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure.  Should have 3-5 years of experience working with Linux, Apache and MySQL.  The systems administrator should be familiar with common scripting languages such as PHP, Perl, and Ruby.  This person should possess good problem solving skills, and be able to remain productive during slow times and effectively multitask during busy times.  Be able to work responsibly with or without direct supervision.  Job position requires participation in an on-call rotation.

Areas of expertise and experience include:

  • Linux OS
  • Apache Webserver
  • Install, configure, and manage VMWare services.
  • Network firewalls, host firewalls and network switching
  • OpenVPN Administration
  • MySQL database administration, including replication
  • Troubleshoot, repair and recover from hardware and software failures
  • Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures
  • Research and recommend innovative approaches for systems administration tasks
  • Perform daily monitoring, verifying integrity and availability of production infrastructure
  • Handle escalated issues from development and customer service departments
  • Maintain data center environment for production systems
  • Bachelor (4-year) degree, with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science or equivalent experience.

Send all resumes via mail, email, or fax to:

Spark Networks
Attn: Human Resources
8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 800
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Fax: (323) 658-3001
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Spark Networks is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.

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