expanding hosting services

Free web hosting provider is expanding, and we are looking to hire new team member. Team so far is very small (2 people working remotely), We are looking for a Linux Admin/Python/php Programmer to join us. We would like to start from working on a project basis and then maybe move to more permanent type if you want. If not, then we can stay on a project basis. Required skills: Extensive knowledge about web hosting is required at least a few years of experience working with Hosting projects PHP/Python programming skills Linux administration (nginx, apache, mysql, ftp, postfix, dns) shell script writing SpamAssassin or other anti-spam tools firewall - iptables things need to be done: - we use custom hosting panel based on now dead VHCS (written in php+perl) project, we need to change how the Hosting Panel works, quite many things... for example right now when a user registers on our hosting, user needs to wait for the activation email and he/she can login only then. What I want to change is automatic redirection to logged in hosting panel after account creation, but without ability to change something before activation. So after user registers, he is automatically redirected to already logged-in hosting panel, he can look around, but he cannot add website, only when he/she activates the account, he can do that. - add openid / login via FB - we host everything on 2 servers, one for web,ftp,mail,etc. another for sql (mysql), we want to buy two additional servers and spread the load. there will be many problems with that, so we want to fix them all. If you don't have experience in working with hostings, please do not apply. Before deciding on per hour rate, please take into account that this is permanent project opportunity, we have many other ideas on how to make this hosting better.