[LA-Jobs] Linux Systems Administrator with Fonality

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Thu Jul 8 10:19:40 EST 2010


A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website.
http://linux.org.au/content/linux-systems-administrator-fonality
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Linux Systems Administrator – North Sydney, AU


Come Work for a Leader in IP Telecommunications!

Fonality is a well-funded Communications Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company  
based in Los Angeles, with our Australian office in North Sydney. We provide  
VoIP phone system services which outperform brand-name, enterprise-level  
solutions for a fraction of the price. We’re looking for creative people  
with world-class skills who thrive in an energetic setting and are passionate  
about their lives and their work.

We are seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Sydney and  
take responsibility for numerous business critical systems and networks. The  
Fonality network currently consists of 50+ Linux servers across multiple data  
centers with high-speed network connectivity. Our systems integrate multiple  
continents and provide the backbone for a global distribution of VoIP PBX  
systems. This job requires an accomplished, experienced candidate who has 5+  
years experience managing Linux systems and networks of our size and  
complexity. The position demands a high level of accountability and technical  
competency.

Fonality utilizes open-source technologies to do things typically  
accomplished with big-iron enterprise solutions. We’ve made custom code  
modifications to VTund, MyDNS, Apache, and Asterisk (just to name a few) to  
help meet our enterprise needs. At Fonality we’re proud to make computers  
do amazing things and we take pride in our fresh approach to problem solving.  
If you like to work in a team environment to tackle problems others may  
believe are unsolvable, this is the right opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

•	Extensive Linux application support for mission critical services  
including MySQL, Apache, Lighttpd, Perl, mod_perl, NFS, SSH, BIND/DNS,  
Postfix SMTP, Nagios and numerous other common Linux network services
•	Administration, Backup/Restore, and regular maintenance of all mission  
critical systems in Fonality Corporate Headquarters and across multiple data  
centers
•	Coordinate with staff to integrate on new products and services into the  
data center environment
•	Maintain and administer corporate VoIP network with 60 remote workers  
accessing voice services via internet to HQ location
•	This job comes with a 24x7x365 on-call responsibility to be shared with  
the rest of the Systems Administration team

Linux Systems Administrator (continued)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

•	Multiple years of Linux or UNIX system administration experience required  
(CentOS/Fedora Core preferred)
•	XEN, DNS, Linux HA, Linux LVS Load Balancing, VTund, Lighttpd, Zimbra,  
LDAP
•	Ability to remain calm and effective in sometimes stressful situations
•	The desire and commitment to work effectively in a team environment
•	Must be able to communicate effectively

At Fonality, we believe in promoting from within and investing in our  
employees. We offer a casual dress environment.

With some of the smartest people in the telephony business working for us,  
this is a great opportunity to jump onboard and work with people who are  
passionate about what they do. Check us out at www.fonality.com.


If you’re the rock star we’re looking for send your resume with # 206783  
in the subject line to rsnodgrass at fonality.com !


No sponsorships or agency referrals.


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