Unix Systems Admin

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an experienced UNIX administrator to join a team of system administrators. The team goal is to maintain and optimize the UNIX servers. The candidate should be a dedicated problem solver who can multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Capability of writing purchase justifications, training users in complex topics, making presentations to an internal audience, and interacting positively with upper management
• An in-depth understanding of a UNIX-based operating system, including system installation/configuration, file system concepts, resource monitoring, user administration, kernel tuning, package management, and process control/management
• An in-depth understanding of UNIX network services--specifically, the ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot TCP/IP-based services such as DHCP, DNS, SMTP, and HTTPD
• Ability to write scripts in an administrative language (Perl, Python or shell)
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows, user administration, networking, and IIS 5/6

• 3-5 years of system administration experience with an emphasis in managing customer-facing applications and services

• A degree in computer science or a related field
• Significant programming background in any applicable language

• Receiving general instructions from a supervisor
• Administering a complex site alone or assisting in the administration of a larger site
• Helping plan and initiate future growth of the site/network
• Managing novice system administrators or operators
• Evaluating and/or recommending purchases (these recommendations will have a strong influence on the purchasing process)
• Sharing in off-hour/on-call duties

Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary history to resumes@blizzard.com.

Basic Tips for Resume/Demo Submission

No calls or follow-up emails, please. This is a full-time position in Irvine, California.