System Administrator Job Opening

Pixo seeks a Systems Administrator - LAMP Hosting Technician to join our team in Urbana, Illinois.

Qualified candidates grok Linux servers and web hosting components such as Apache, MySQL/PostgreSQL, and PHP/Perl/Python. The best candidates know version control tools (git, SVN, or CVS), know performance tools (like Varnish), and are shell scripting and automation gurus.

Job Duties:

  • Maintain and expand a diverse environment of Linux servers running in shared hosting, VPS and cloud environments.
  • Install and upgrade LAMP web-based application software developed by Pixo programmers.
  • Conduct on-going backups, monitoring, performance optimization, and security updates.
  • Script and automate processes to spin up new sites and servers and manage them efficiently.
  • Apply package management and source code control to safely manage dev, test and live server environments.
  • Support Pixo staff Mac workstations, some BSD and Windows servers, email access, and mobile devices.

Pixo is a great environment if you are self-motivated and work well without daily management. You will be part of a close-knit, diverse group of creatives helping to provide the highest level of software engineering and design services in the region. You'll also coordinate with clients and partners via email, tickets, and online meetings. If you enjoy helping people and love architecting solid solutions to tricky problems, this is the job for you.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume to resumes@pixotech.com.

This is a full-time position with full benefits. Pixo offers a flexible work environment, good benefits, and a stimulating career. Pixo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.