Demand Media, Inc./Bellevue, WA

Demand Media is revolutionizing the Internet, and we want you to be part of the team that is defining the next generation of media. Demand Media uses social media platforms, groundbreaking Internet technology and high-quality content management systems to connect large audiences with domain services and a large network of niche vertical Web sites. Among Demand Media's many web properties are: eHow.com, Cracked.com, ExpertVillage.com, LIVESTRONG.com, ChannelME.TV and many more. Are you ready to join the revolution?

Demand Media is seeking inventive, ambitious go-getters fascinated by developing new media evolution who want to work in a fun environment with an energetic team. This position is located in Bellevue, WA.

Responsibilities:
• Establish benchmarks for system performance.
• Design and deploy a system monitoring plan based on established benchmarks.
• Recommend optimizations and reconfigurations as warranted.
• Address performance degradation, hardware/software availability issues, and server resource allocation questions as they arise.
• Work with clients, analysts, technical staff, and project team members to plan, design, develop, and deploy a plan to manage the growth of the dataset and system as a whole.
• Automate system administration tasks wherever possible.
• Perform standard windows system administration tasks wherever necessary.
• Oversee and/or perform all hardware and software upgrades and patches.
• Create system utilization, growth analysis, and capacity plans for distributed computing platform.
• Responsible for the operational performance, availability, and continuity of operations.
Requirements:
• Multi-tier and Clustered Server Architectures
• RAID Configuration, Monitoring, and Optimization
• Windows Based Performance Monitoring and Optimization; using tools such as perfmon
• Intel and AMD Based Server Platforms and Hardware Configurations
• Windows Server Installation, Configuration and Management
• Web Server Configuration, Performance Monitoring and Tuning, DNS, TCP/IP
• Hardware / Software Upgrades
• Knowledge of Clustering Technologies
• Knowledge of Networking Concepts
• Possesses strong understanding of Hardware (servers, switches, firewalls, and routers, etc.), concepts of Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, etc.), and Networking (LAN, WAN, etc.).
• Experience in a consulting role.

What we Offer:
• Competitive Salaries
• 2 weeks PTO/vacation, 4 sick days and 4 personal days
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and other benefits
• Excellent work environment

About Us: As traditional media companies are trying to grasp the power of online communities and user-generated content, Demand Media remains a step ahead as it works at lightning speed to redefine the Internet. Demand Media's executive team has a vision for the future of new media and a proven track record for delivering on its vision. No recruiter calls or inquiries will be accepted – direct hire only!



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