ARM (Advanced Resource Managers)
Romsey, Hampshire
A leading Tech & Engineering client of ours is currently in the market for a Senior Systems Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis. You'll join an expanding Corporate Services IT department that supports mission critical work completed by over 1000 end users across hundreds of Servers. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll be understanding, maintaining and developing specific aspects of an enterprise IT environment; encompassing tasks across technical design, implementation and support. You will be a fundamental part of the full rebuild of the clients infrastructure. Key Experience * Systems engineering experience at technical lead level with vendor technologies such as Microsoft, Amazon (AWS), VMWare, RedHat of similar. * Able to design, support and maintain internal IT environments, platforms and services at SME level or above. * Awareness of Defence or National Security IT standards, a background within these domains would be preferential; including within environments that operate at multiple classification levels. * Some exposure to Solution or Enterprise Architecture methods, you do not need to be a practitioner. Key Technologies Below are some of the key enterprise IT technologies deployed by the client, you do not need to be a specialist that covers all of these; training and support will be provided in time where required; * Corporate Microsoft Estate: 1000+ desktops and hundreds of Servers deployed across Romsey, Gloucester, Woking & Manchester. This include 'On-Prem' Microsoft full stack alongside 0365, Azure and AWS offerings. * Cloud platforms: Primarily AWS and Azure covering organisation design (layout), tenancy/account management, security, identity management, service provisioning and reporting functions. * Identity and Directory services: Design, management and maintenance of Microsoft Active Directory, OpenLDAP, KeyCloak and Microsoft's enterprise Single Sign-On technologies. * Mobile device management: Covering 300+ deployed mobile devices, applying best practice and industry standards. * Cyber security and information assurance: Managing and maintaining intrusion detection apparatus, supporting queries/investigations and hardened configuration of IT equipment. * DevSecOps and Site Reliability Engineering: Supporting enterprise software teams and their Ci/CD requirements using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins or SonarQube etc. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
28/03/2024
Full time
A leading Tech & Engineering client of ours is currently in the market for a Senior Systems Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis. You'll join an expanding Corporate Services IT department that supports mission critical work completed by over 1000 end users across hundreds of Servers. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll be understanding, maintaining and developing specific aspects of an enterprise IT environment; encompassing tasks across technical design, implementation and support. You will be a fundamental part of the full rebuild of the clients infrastructure. Key Experience * Systems engineering experience at technical lead level with vendor technologies such as Microsoft, Amazon (AWS), VMWare, RedHat of similar. * Able to design, support and maintain internal IT environments, platforms and services at SME level or above. * Awareness of Defence or National Security IT standards, a background within these domains would be preferential; including within environments that operate at multiple classification levels. * Some exposure to Solution or Enterprise Architecture methods, you do not need to be a practitioner. Key Technologies Below are some of the key enterprise IT technologies deployed by the client, you do not need to be a specialist that covers all of these; training and support will be provided in time where required; * Corporate Microsoft Estate: 1000+ desktops and hundreds of Servers deployed across Romsey, Gloucester, Woking & Manchester. This include 'On-Prem' Microsoft full stack alongside 0365, Azure and AWS offerings. * Cloud platforms: Primarily AWS and Azure covering organisation design (layout), tenancy/account management, security, identity management, service provisioning and reporting functions. * Identity and Directory services: Design, management and maintenance of Microsoft Active Directory, OpenLDAP, KeyCloak and Microsoft's enterprise Single Sign-On technologies. * Mobile device management: Covering 300+ deployed mobile devices, applying best practice and industry standards. * Cyber security and information assurance: Managing and maintaining intrusion detection apparatus, supporting queries/investigations and hardened configuration of IT equipment. * DevSecOps and Site Reliability Engineering: Supporting enterprise software teams and their Ci/CD requirements using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins or SonarQube etc. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Systems Lead - Virtual Machine - RedHat - 6 months - Paying up to £470 (Inside IR35) - Hybrid You will be an integral part of the systems engineering team, deploying and integrating VM through Amdocs Your key responsibilities: Deployment, commissioning, and integration of VM (mostly Amdocs NAP/OCS/DRA) Maintenance of OS - Centos - Redhat Integration of VM into monitoring and observability platforms - elastic logging Monitoring of infrastructure (cloud, OS) - slack/prometheus Maintenance of onboarding assets - ansible playbooks Maintenance and development of CI/CD pipeline - ansible/jenkins Your skills: Cloud concepts (VM, Openstack) IaC, especially Ansible, Scripting (Python, Shell Scripting) Observability: ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Prometheus, Grafana CI/CD: Jenkins Linux (CentOS, RHEL) Agile working practices The interview process has begun, so if you believe you have the right experience then please get in touch ASAP!
28/03/2024
Project-based
Systems Lead - Virtual Machine - RedHat - 6 months - Paying up to £470 (Inside IR35) - Hybrid You will be an integral part of the systems engineering team, deploying and integrating VM through Amdocs Your key responsibilities: Deployment, commissioning, and integration of VM (mostly Amdocs NAP/OCS/DRA) Maintenance of OS - Centos - Redhat Integration of VM into monitoring and observability platforms - elastic logging Monitoring of infrastructure (cloud, OS) - slack/prometheus Maintenance of onboarding assets - ansible playbooks Maintenance and development of CI/CD pipeline - ansible/jenkins Your skills: Cloud concepts (VM, Openstack) IaC, especially Ansible, Scripting (Python, Shell Scripting) Observability: ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Prometheus, Grafana CI/CD: Jenkins Linux (CentOS, RHEL) Agile working practices The interview process has begun, so if you believe you have the right experience then please get in touch ASAP!
Lookingbfor Technical Architect for my client in Bricklane. Role Type: Permanent Skill key area: 1. Understanding of the cloud concept 2. VM deployment and stacking 3. CI/CD process and Jenkins. Job Description: Your key responsibilities: Deployment, commissioning, and integration of VM for Harrisburg project (mostly Amdocs NAP/OCS/DRA) Maintenance of OS - Centos - Redhat Integration of VM into monitoring and observability platforms - elastic logging Monitoring of infrastructure (cloud, OS) - slack/prometheus Maintenance of onboarding assets - ansible playbooks Maintenance and development of CI/CD pipeline - ansible/jenkins Your skills: Cloud concepts (VM, Openstack) IaC, especially Ansible, Scripting (Python, Shell Scripting) Observability: ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Prometheus, Grafana CI/CD: Jenkins Linux (CentOS, RHEL) Agile working practices
28/03/2024
Full time
Lookingbfor Technical Architect for my client in Bricklane. Role Type: Permanent Skill key area: 1. Understanding of the cloud concept 2. VM deployment and stacking 3. CI/CD process and Jenkins. Job Description: Your key responsibilities: Deployment, commissioning, and integration of VM for Harrisburg project (mostly Amdocs NAP/OCS/DRA) Maintenance of OS - Centos - Redhat Integration of VM into monitoring and observability platforms - elastic logging Monitoring of infrastructure (cloud, OS) - slack/prometheus Maintenance of onboarding assets - ansible playbooks Maintenance and development of CI/CD pipeline - ansible/jenkins Your skills: Cloud concepts (VM, Openstack) IaC, especially Ansible, Scripting (Python, Shell Scripting) Observability: ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Prometheus, Grafana CI/CD: Jenkins Linux (CentOS, RHEL) Agile working practices
Are you a 3rd line engineer currently looking for a new challenge? Or perhaps you are an experienced 2nd line engineer, looking for a step up in your career? If either of the above apply, then we want to hear from you! My client, a leading provider of hardware, software and managed IT services are looking for a 3rd line engineer to join their team on a permanent full time basis. As a company, they prioritise the human aspect of technology, valuing relationships, expertise, and practicality above all. Their commitment to clients, partners, and the environment shapes their approach, and it's their talented individuals who truly make the difference. They understand the intricacies of technology, collaborating, simplifying, caring, and delivering results. Together, they are reshaping the tech landscape with a human touch. Your Mission Joining the Secure Services Team as a 2nd/3rd Line Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting, managing, and administering a diverse range of technologies and services for managed service clients. This includes Public and Private Cloud, Networking, and Systems Infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Administering diverse computer networks and environments, including software, hardware, and configurations. Monitoring and patching of an Azure Stack System, conducting disaster recovery operations, and data backups as needed. Troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues. Proactively monitoring system performance and implementing optimisations. Managing and monitoring installed systems and infrastructure. Ensuring maximum system and infrastructure availability. Implementing security, backup, resilience, and disaster recovery measures. Developing and updating user guides and knowledge-based articles. Collaborating with vendors and technical personnel for issue resolution. Participating in the Out of Hours on-call rota. Experience & Requirements Proven experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Windows and Linux based environments. Good cloud knowledge, preferably in Azure/Azure Stack Experience with virtualisation and containerisation (eg, VMware, Hyper-V) Experience with monitoring systems (eg Logic Monitor, SolarWinds, PRTG etc.) Good networking knowledge and experience of OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) network layers, TCP/IP Experience of typical enterprise level hardware vendor solutions (eg, Compute, Storage, LAN, WLAN, EUC) Experience of producing quality support documentation Desirable vendors certifications include: CCNA, MCSA, VCP or similar Please note that this is a fully office based role, as you will be supporting secure clients. Salary on offer is up to £42k dependent on experience. For more information, please get in touch!
27/03/2024
Full time
Are you a 3rd line engineer currently looking for a new challenge? Or perhaps you are an experienced 2nd line engineer, looking for a step up in your career? If either of the above apply, then we want to hear from you! My client, a leading provider of hardware, software and managed IT services are looking for a 3rd line engineer to join their team on a permanent full time basis. As a company, they prioritise the human aspect of technology, valuing relationships, expertise, and practicality above all. Their commitment to clients, partners, and the environment shapes their approach, and it's their talented individuals who truly make the difference. They understand the intricacies of technology, collaborating, simplifying, caring, and delivering results. Together, they are reshaping the tech landscape with a human touch. Your Mission Joining the Secure Services Team as a 2nd/3rd Line Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting, managing, and administering a diverse range of technologies and services for managed service clients. This includes Public and Private Cloud, Networking, and Systems Infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Administering diverse computer networks and environments, including software, hardware, and configurations. Monitoring and patching of an Azure Stack System, conducting disaster recovery operations, and data backups as needed. Troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues. Proactively monitoring system performance and implementing optimisations. Managing and monitoring installed systems and infrastructure. Ensuring maximum system and infrastructure availability. Implementing security, backup, resilience, and disaster recovery measures. Developing and updating user guides and knowledge-based articles. Collaborating with vendors and technical personnel for issue resolution. Participating in the Out of Hours on-call rota. Experience & Requirements Proven experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Windows and Linux based environments. Good cloud knowledge, preferably in Azure/Azure Stack Experience with virtualisation and containerisation (eg, VMware, Hyper-V) Experience with monitoring systems (eg Logic Monitor, SolarWinds, PRTG etc.) Good networking knowledge and experience of OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) network layers, TCP/IP Experience of typical enterprise level hardware vendor solutions (eg, Compute, Storage, LAN, WLAN, EUC) Experience of producing quality support documentation Desirable vendors certifications include: CCNA, MCSA, VCP or similar Please note that this is a fully office based role, as you will be supporting secure clients. Salary on offer is up to £42k dependent on experience. For more information, please get in touch!
West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET)
Morgantown, West Virginia
WVNET is seeking to hire a new Telecommunications Network Specialist III to analyze, design, configure, install, deploy and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Campus networks (mainly Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls), associated wireless infrastructure (Extreme, Meraki), VOIP solutions (CUCM, SIP trunks, UCaaS), System Monitoring (SolarWinds NPM) and remote access (VPN ASA, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS), cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS) and associated ongoing maintenance and updating of related hardware and software. This role will address critical organizational needs by: Resolving Technical Debt: Modernizing equipment, eliminating Legacy protocols, and optimizing configurations for improved network performance, reliability, and security. Managing Workload and Complexity: Strategizing to efficiently handle increased operations, new technologies, and remote work demands. Enhancing Security: Implementing next-gen Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to help safeguard our network against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security risks. Specialized Network Skills: Utilize their specialized skills and expertise, particularly with the ever-evolving Cisco platforms and other network vendor languages, cloud/hybrid computing, Network Function Virtualization among others to optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to multitask and enjoy problem solving. Candidate will be given lead on tasks and assignments to include working daily with local and remote technical and non-technical staff (Network Engineers, DBA's, System Admins, Computer Center Directors, Supreme Court Judges and Clerks, Tax Assessors, Vendors, etc.) to analyze and correct network-related issues. Work Location: Morgantown, WV, 26505 (on-site work required) Classification: Salary, Non-Classified, Full-Time Benefits, FLSA Exempt SALARY/BENEFITS Starting annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent State of WV Employee benefits : health insurance, dental, vision, hearing, Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement investing, and life insurance plans, short-term/long-term disability insurance, as well as, generous amounts of vacation, sick, state & federal holidays, and professional development opportunities. MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field; or, equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE.Details of relevant experience must be shown in your resume* Required - 6 to 8 years of progressively increasing experience and training in fields closely related to data communication or networking. Required - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Required - 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience is necessary to understand the complex interaction of communication protocols, computer-based networking equipment and associated wiring and electronics required to support the high-speed data transmission demanded by modern communications networks. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with the Cisco CLI is a must. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining and upgrading as needed multiple Operating Systems (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Windows Server running on desktops, laptops, VMs) and their network-related software (Wireshark, Snort, TMS, ASDM, NMAP, etc.) as well as work to setup, troubleshooting and teardown wired and wireless networks at hotels and similar venues for statewide education & technology-related conferences, and occasional travel to all 55 WV counties (as well as Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH) as needed to install, replace and maintain networking equipment. The Telecommunications Network Specialist III position will also provide training and guidance to TNS I's and TNS II's staff. All telecommunication positions are on call to respond to network emergencies 24/7/365. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Problems encountered require considerable analytical and research skills coupled with an extensive knowledge base of the technology equipment used across the state unified network. Various systems are in use by WVNET and customers, which compounds the problems in providing network services. The design and implementation of new and/or integrated systems requires an in-depth knowledge of both the users' needs and the technologies available to achieve the desired results. Effective, clear and concise communication is the key to understanding the customer's requirements and creating a path forward. The ability to collaborate with teams of people over weeks and months on multiple and technical projects at once. Projects which have many moving parts' and which require accurate and detailed planning and research to avoid system and network outages of mission critical systems. Thorough knowledge of : Internet TCP/IP protocols, both IPv4 and IPv6; LAN and WAN configuration and interconnections; configuring port-channels, BVIs, SVI's and associated configuration; Routers, Switches, Firewalls, wireless access points, VPN and VOIP technologies; building telecommunications wiring, termination and cabling systems. Demonstrated abilities/skills to: think logically in problem troubleshooting while under stress; communication (both verbal/written) to technical and non-technical audiences; meet deadlines; work accurately and follow lengthy, specific directions; use creativity and imagination in technical problem solving; understand complex technical manuals and concepts; script/code in a programming language relevant to networking, whether for doing configuration management, automation, orchestration, monitoring, or management in general. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently, perform two-person dead-lift large communications chassis weighing up to 200 lbs. For example, a Cisco 6509-E weighs between 60lbs empty up to 190lbs loaded, and has exactly 2 handles. Occasional travel to remote location for technical assistance. Often, especially when working at a remote location, there are only 2 people on the team. Therefore, telecommunication specialists must be able to lift and hold smaller Switches/Routers/Servers while the other person screws the brackets to the rack. It's basically a standing shoulder press of between 10 to 25 pounds. Frequently, physically crawl on the floor in order to run cabling beneath sub-floor, as well as climb ladders to work overhead, often above ceiling tiles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. WVNET provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.
27/03/2024
Full time
WVNET is seeking to hire a new Telecommunications Network Specialist III to analyze, design, configure, install, deploy and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Campus networks (mainly Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls), associated wireless infrastructure (Extreme, Meraki), VOIP solutions (CUCM, SIP trunks, UCaaS), System Monitoring (SolarWinds NPM) and remote access (VPN ASA, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS), cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS) and associated ongoing maintenance and updating of related hardware and software. This role will address critical organizational needs by: Resolving Technical Debt: Modernizing equipment, eliminating Legacy protocols, and optimizing configurations for improved network performance, reliability, and security. Managing Workload and Complexity: Strategizing to efficiently handle increased operations, new technologies, and remote work demands. Enhancing Security: Implementing next-gen Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to help safeguard our network against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security risks. Specialized Network Skills: Utilize their specialized skills and expertise, particularly with the ever-evolving Cisco platforms and other network vendor languages, cloud/hybrid computing, Network Function Virtualization among others to optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to multitask and enjoy problem solving. Candidate will be given lead on tasks and assignments to include working daily with local and remote technical and non-technical staff (Network Engineers, DBA's, System Admins, Computer Center Directors, Supreme Court Judges and Clerks, Tax Assessors, Vendors, etc.) to analyze and correct network-related issues. Work Location: Morgantown, WV, 26505 (on-site work required) Classification: Salary, Non-Classified, Full-Time Benefits, FLSA Exempt SALARY/BENEFITS Starting annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent State of WV Employee benefits : health insurance, dental, vision, hearing, Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement investing, and life insurance plans, short-term/long-term disability insurance, as well as, generous amounts of vacation, sick, state & federal holidays, and professional development opportunities. MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field; or, equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE.Details of relevant experience must be shown in your resume* Required - 6 to 8 years of progressively increasing experience and training in fields closely related to data communication or networking. Required - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Required - 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience is necessary to understand the complex interaction of communication protocols, computer-based networking equipment and associated wiring and electronics required to support the high-speed data transmission demanded by modern communications networks. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with the Cisco CLI is a must. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining and upgrading as needed multiple Operating Systems (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Windows Server running on desktops, laptops, VMs) and their network-related software (Wireshark, Snort, TMS, ASDM, NMAP, etc.) as well as work to setup, troubleshooting and teardown wired and wireless networks at hotels and similar venues for statewide education & technology-related conferences, and occasional travel to all 55 WV counties (as well as Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH) as needed to install, replace and maintain networking equipment. The Telecommunications Network Specialist III position will also provide training and guidance to TNS I's and TNS II's staff. All telecommunication positions are on call to respond to network emergencies 24/7/365. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Problems encountered require considerable analytical and research skills coupled with an extensive knowledge base of the technology equipment used across the state unified network. Various systems are in use by WVNET and customers, which compounds the problems in providing network services. The design and implementation of new and/or integrated systems requires an in-depth knowledge of both the users' needs and the technologies available to achieve the desired results. Effective, clear and concise communication is the key to understanding the customer's requirements and creating a path forward. The ability to collaborate with teams of people over weeks and months on multiple and technical projects at once. Projects which have many moving parts' and which require accurate and detailed planning and research to avoid system and network outages of mission critical systems. Thorough knowledge of : Internet TCP/IP protocols, both IPv4 and IPv6; LAN and WAN configuration and interconnections; configuring port-channels, BVIs, SVI's and associated configuration; Routers, Switches, Firewalls, wireless access points, VPN and VOIP technologies; building telecommunications wiring, termination and cabling systems. Demonstrated abilities/skills to: think logically in problem troubleshooting while under stress; communication (both verbal/written) to technical and non-technical audiences; meet deadlines; work accurately and follow lengthy, specific directions; use creativity and imagination in technical problem solving; understand complex technical manuals and concepts; script/code in a programming language relevant to networking, whether for doing configuration management, automation, orchestration, monitoring, or management in general. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently, perform two-person dead-lift large communications chassis weighing up to 200 lbs. For example, a Cisco 6509-E weighs between 60lbs empty up to 190lbs loaded, and has exactly 2 handles. Occasional travel to remote location for technical assistance. Often, especially when working at a remote location, there are only 2 people on the team. Therefore, telecommunication specialists must be able to lift and hold smaller Switches/Routers/Servers while the other person screws the brackets to the rack. It's basically a standing shoulder press of between 10 to 25 pounds. Frequently, physically crawl on the floor in order to run cabling beneath sub-floor, as well as climb ladders to work overhead, often above ceiling tiles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. WVNET provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Kafka Cloud Engineer. Candidate will perform a range of activities required to both maintain and continuously automate a large, complex virtualization and cloud-based computing environment. In addition, you will provide technical guidance within the team on kafka and when called upon, serve as a technical liaison between internal departments. This will involve utilizing best practices for the management, architecture, configuration, DR, administration, and automation of the enterprise server virtualization environment with cloud technologies. Responsibilities: Provide professional input to the organization for cloud and virtualization end-to-end architecture and IaaS, as well as PaaS and SaaS solutions such as AWS RedShift Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures Enable DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Provide advanced Kafka administrative support Design, configure, implement and support an automated workflow for cloud and virtual environment provisioning, with a particular focus on Kafka clusters. Implement production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Perform cloud computing and virtual environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support Write and maintain documentation of relevant operating procedures and processes Design, develop, and build the business's cloud infrastructure architecture Qualifications : Strong experience with Confluent's Kafka Products and Platforms [Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage (basic) and (advanced) knowledge of Confluent Kafka. Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability Experience working in an environment with a defined production change control process [Demonstrates history of working within deadlines and ability to work well under pressure Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS. AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher strongly desired Relevant industry certifications such as Confluent Certified Administrator for Apache Kafka Certificates or Licenses: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 3+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of virtualized Servers/cloud systems and Kafka systems.
25/03/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Kafka Cloud Engineer. Candidate will perform a range of activities required to both maintain and continuously automate a large, complex virtualization and cloud-based computing environment. In addition, you will provide technical guidance within the team on kafka and when called upon, serve as a technical liaison between internal departments. This will involve utilizing best practices for the management, architecture, configuration, DR, administration, and automation of the enterprise server virtualization environment with cloud technologies. Responsibilities: Provide professional input to the organization for cloud and virtualization end-to-end architecture and IaaS, as well as PaaS and SaaS solutions such as AWS RedShift Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures Enable DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Provide advanced Kafka administrative support Design, configure, implement and support an automated workflow for cloud and virtual environment provisioning, with a particular focus on Kafka clusters. Implement production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Perform cloud computing and virtual environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support Write and maintain documentation of relevant operating procedures and processes Design, develop, and build the business's cloud infrastructure architecture Qualifications : Strong experience with Confluent's Kafka Products and Platforms [Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage (basic) and (advanced) knowledge of Confluent Kafka. Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability Experience working in an environment with a defined production change control process [Demonstrates history of working within deadlines and ability to work well under pressure Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS. AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher strongly desired Relevant industry certifications such as Confluent Certified Administrator for Apache Kafka Certificates or Licenses: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 3+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of virtualized Servers/cloud systems and Kafka systems.
Join CTS Appsbroker as an Account Manager in our enterprise banking and financial services team, supporting the Client Partner and wider dedicated resources across two of our largest and most valuable financial services clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the largest, most complex and most exciting opportunities in the cloud space today. As an Account Manager you'll be motivated by delivering digital transformation through solving the business problems which matter to our clients, underpinned by Google solutions including cloud security, cloud infrastructure modernisation, data analytics, martech, digital solutions, workspace and application development. You'll help to identify, develop and close opportunities, focused on two key accounts with the aim of meeting and exceeding customers' business expectations and objectives and internal revenue targets. Our clients are ambitious organisations with a desire to lead in their industries. We serve them with complex enterprise solutions delivered through an agile, lightweight design approach leveraging the best of Google's platforms. Role Overview: The Account Manager will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and expanding market share within the two accounts by focusing on specific products, services, and solutions within the organisation's portfolio. A track record of successfully selling into enterprise banking/financial services customers is a requirement for this role. While this position is primarily remote, some travel may be expected to company/customer sites and events on occasion (normally in London). Responsibilities: Key responsibilities: Drive a net revenue services target (tracked quarterly) across your defined accounts. Take ownership of our major professional/managed services deals, orchestrating the involvement of specialists and executive sponsorship at the right time to win the deal. Work closely with Client Partner to identify and qualify potential opportunities within their accounts Collaborate with Client Partner to develop account-specific strategies and action plans to penetrate existing account base Drive pipeline growth by actively prospecting, qualifying leads, and engaging with key decision-makers to understand their business needs and pain points Collaborate with Google Cloud peers on account plans, growth strategies and events Work on strategic initiatives with internal Account Based Marketing (ABM) teams Assist Client Partner in preparing and delivering compelling sales presentations, proposals, and quotations to prospects and clients Manage multiple opportunities through the entire business cycle simultaneously, working with cross-functional teams as necessary. Generate proposals built and focused around identified business needs, be able to quantify the impact of these, the cost of doing nothing and creation of the business case for change. Continuous qualification of your opportunities in line with the MEDDICC framework and proactively keeping CRM up to date without needing to be chased. Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Enterprise sales experience across Cloud Infrastructure, Data Analytics, Security and Application Development with a proven track record of success. Experience in driving new sales with professional services engagement and managed services solutions. Demonstrate a consultative selling approach with clients at CXO level both within IT and the broader business, building relationships and scale across the business. Demonstrated experience with Enterprise Banking/Financial Services customers Broad understanding of customer needs; business cases and how customers use cloud technology with the ability to tie this back to business impact. Collaborative with Google, demonstrating the ability to partner successfully on opportunities and identify new opportunities through your relationships. Confident presentation and influence skills. Able to identify customers' problems and help solve their problems with technology solutions. Must be able to demonstrate a track record of closing £100K+ deals. Bias and proactivity for getting in front of your customers and Google in person. Our Culture: Our culture and values are really important to us. We invest strongly in our people, and our culture is down-to-earth, approachable, energetic, bright, and helpful. In uniting our team of over 400 best-in-class experts, we now have a fantastic opportunity to build on our collective heritage and grow an even better company, with an even more dynamic, creative, and diverse culture from which to learn from one another and serve our customers. We want ambitious people to join us who can help us with this mission. As part of our values, we believe in business with a positive impact, and we're mindful of the way our company connects with the world around it. We're a certified B Corporation and our commitment to sustainability shapes what we do and how we do it - from the way we work with our customers to how we nurture and develop our talented community. Competitive salary + OTE Private healthcare scheme Company pension Death in Service - 4x annual salary Flexible working culture Company events - opportunities to meet colleagues you don't see every day Regular opportunities for industry recognised training and certifications Learning and development opportunities Opportunities to develop within a fast growing-tech business with ambitious growth and impact goals Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Appsbroker and CTS, we look after each other in an environment where everyone can work together to achieve great things. We're proud of our people-first culture that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a dynamic community, unlocks innovation and great ideas, and unites us around a common purpose - and we look for talented people to join us who share these values. Environmental & Social Responsibility: As a certified B Corporation, we ask all of our employees to play their part in upholding and delivering on our commitment to make a positive impact on the world. Whether that's joining our Environmental Board, playing an active part in our DEI community, participating in a charity support day, or simply just following our advice and policies in considering the environment when travelling for work.
25/03/2024
Full time
Join CTS Appsbroker as an Account Manager in our enterprise banking and financial services team, supporting the Client Partner and wider dedicated resources across two of our largest and most valuable financial services clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the largest, most complex and most exciting opportunities in the cloud space today. As an Account Manager you'll be motivated by delivering digital transformation through solving the business problems which matter to our clients, underpinned by Google solutions including cloud security, cloud infrastructure modernisation, data analytics, martech, digital solutions, workspace and application development. You'll help to identify, develop and close opportunities, focused on two key accounts with the aim of meeting and exceeding customers' business expectations and objectives and internal revenue targets. Our clients are ambitious organisations with a desire to lead in their industries. We serve them with complex enterprise solutions delivered through an agile, lightweight design approach leveraging the best of Google's platforms. Role Overview: The Account Manager will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and expanding market share within the two accounts by focusing on specific products, services, and solutions within the organisation's portfolio. A track record of successfully selling into enterprise banking/financial services customers is a requirement for this role. While this position is primarily remote, some travel may be expected to company/customer sites and events on occasion (normally in London). Responsibilities: Key responsibilities: Drive a net revenue services target (tracked quarterly) across your defined accounts. Take ownership of our major professional/managed services deals, orchestrating the involvement of specialists and executive sponsorship at the right time to win the deal. Work closely with Client Partner to identify and qualify potential opportunities within their accounts Collaborate with Client Partner to develop account-specific strategies and action plans to penetrate existing account base Drive pipeline growth by actively prospecting, qualifying leads, and engaging with key decision-makers to understand their business needs and pain points Collaborate with Google Cloud peers on account plans, growth strategies and events Work on strategic initiatives with internal Account Based Marketing (ABM) teams Assist Client Partner in preparing and delivering compelling sales presentations, proposals, and quotations to prospects and clients Manage multiple opportunities through the entire business cycle simultaneously, working with cross-functional teams as necessary. Generate proposals built and focused around identified business needs, be able to quantify the impact of these, the cost of doing nothing and creation of the business case for change. Continuous qualification of your opportunities in line with the MEDDICC framework and proactively keeping CRM up to date without needing to be chased. Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Enterprise sales experience across Cloud Infrastructure, Data Analytics, Security and Application Development with a proven track record of success. Experience in driving new sales with professional services engagement and managed services solutions. Demonstrate a consultative selling approach with clients at CXO level both within IT and the broader business, building relationships and scale across the business. Demonstrated experience with Enterprise Banking/Financial Services customers Broad understanding of customer needs; business cases and how customers use cloud technology with the ability to tie this back to business impact. Collaborative with Google, demonstrating the ability to partner successfully on opportunities and identify new opportunities through your relationships. Confident presentation and influence skills. Able to identify customers' problems and help solve their problems with technology solutions. Must be able to demonstrate a track record of closing £100K+ deals. Bias and proactivity for getting in front of your customers and Google in person. Our Culture: Our culture and values are really important to us. We invest strongly in our people, and our culture is down-to-earth, approachable, energetic, bright, and helpful. In uniting our team of over 400 best-in-class experts, we now have a fantastic opportunity to build on our collective heritage and grow an even better company, with an even more dynamic, creative, and diverse culture from which to learn from one another and serve our customers. We want ambitious people to join us who can help us with this mission. As part of our values, we believe in business with a positive impact, and we're mindful of the way our company connects with the world around it. We're a certified B Corporation and our commitment to sustainability shapes what we do and how we do it - from the way we work with our customers to how we nurture and develop our talented community. Competitive salary + OTE Private healthcare scheme Company pension Death in Service - 4x annual salary Flexible working culture Company events - opportunities to meet colleagues you don't see every day Regular opportunities for industry recognised training and certifications Learning and development opportunities Opportunities to develop within a fast growing-tech business with ambitious growth and impact goals Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Appsbroker and CTS, we look after each other in an environment where everyone can work together to achieve great things. We're proud of our people-first culture that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a dynamic community, unlocks innovation and great ideas, and unites us around a common purpose - and we look for talented people to join us who share these values. Environmental & Social Responsibility: As a certified B Corporation, we ask all of our employees to play their part in upholding and delivering on our commitment to make a positive impact on the world. Whether that's joining our Environmental Board, playing an active part in our DEI community, participating in a charity support day, or simply just following our advice and policies in considering the environment when travelling for work.
Ever dreamt of building cloud cities that defy gravity? This ain't your grandpa's data center! We're a passionate startup on a quest to conquer the multi-cloud frontier, and we need a Senior Kubernetes Software Engineer to join the mission. We are looking for a Kubernetes Software Engineer with Deep Container experience and knows their way around Go and writing Kubernetes operators, CRDS etc. Get ready to: Wrangle the power of Kubernetes to craft state-of-the-art cloud services. Think custom operators, resources, and applications that make the competition weep. Channel your inner architect - design and deploy our cloud infrastructure across a universe of providers (Azure, AWS, GCP, you name it). Become a multi-lingual cloud wizard - speak fluent Kubernetes, Docker, GitOps, IaC, and the other languages of the cloud. Team up with our crack Customer Success squad to ensure our cloud creations deliver user experiences smoother than a baby sloth on a sugar rush. Embrace the startup life! We're all about flexibility, innovation, and making a real impact (with killer benefits like a competitive salary, equity, and 27 vacation days to boot). Bonus points if you: Have a background in cloud software engineering, especially with Go. Know Kubernetes like the back of your hand (writing operators and diving into CNI internals is a plus!). Possess Windows Container experience. Are a technical rockstar with a can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit. Thrive in a fast-paced environment where learning is constant and challenges are epic. Apply now and join our mission to build the future! Darwin Recruitment AG is a Zurich based, SECO licensed, privately owned subsidiary of Darwin Professional Staffing Group Ltd (a Global IT Recruitment Consultancy). Darwin Recruitment AG manages client relationships whilst also utilising Darwin Professional Staffing Group databases and networks to source Candidates and fulfil client requests. We do not ask for a placement fee from Candidates/Employees. If you wish to contact a specialist regarding this role, please contact
25/03/2024
Full time
Ever dreamt of building cloud cities that defy gravity? This ain't your grandpa's data center! We're a passionate startup on a quest to conquer the multi-cloud frontier, and we need a Senior Kubernetes Software Engineer to join the mission. We are looking for a Kubernetes Software Engineer with Deep Container experience and knows their way around Go and writing Kubernetes operators, CRDS etc. Get ready to: Wrangle the power of Kubernetes to craft state-of-the-art cloud services. Think custom operators, resources, and applications that make the competition weep. Channel your inner architect - design and deploy our cloud infrastructure across a universe of providers (Azure, AWS, GCP, you name it). Become a multi-lingual cloud wizard - speak fluent Kubernetes, Docker, GitOps, IaC, and the other languages of the cloud. Team up with our crack Customer Success squad to ensure our cloud creations deliver user experiences smoother than a baby sloth on a sugar rush. Embrace the startup life! We're all about flexibility, innovation, and making a real impact (with killer benefits like a competitive salary, equity, and 27 vacation days to boot). Bonus points if you: Have a background in cloud software engineering, especially with Go. Know Kubernetes like the back of your hand (writing operators and diving into CNI internals is a plus!). Possess Windows Container experience. Are a technical rockstar with a can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit. Thrive in a fast-paced environment where learning is constant and challenges are epic. Apply now and join our mission to build the future! Darwin Recruitment AG is a Zurich based, SECO licensed, privately owned subsidiary of Darwin Professional Staffing Group Ltd (a Global IT Recruitment Consultancy). Darwin Recruitment AG manages client relationships whilst also utilising Darwin Professional Staffing Group databases and networks to source Candidates and fulfil client requests. We do not ask for a placement fee from Candidates/Employees. If you wish to contact a specialist regarding this role, please contact
West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET)
Morgantown, West Virginia
WVNET is seeking to hire a new Telecommunications Network Specialist III to analyze, design, configure, install, deploy and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Campus networks (mainly Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls), associated wireless infrastructure (Extreme, Meraki), VOIP solutions (CUCM, SIP trunks, UCaaS), System Monitoring (SolarWinds NPM) and remote access (VPN ASA, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS), cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS) and associated ongoing maintenance and updating of related hardware and software. This role will address critical organizational needs by: Resolving Technical Debt: Modernizing equipment, eliminating Legacy protocols, and optimizing configurations for improved network performance, reliability, and security. Managing Workload and Complexity: Strategizing to efficiently handle increased operations, new technologies, and remote work demands. Enhancing Security: Implementing next-gen Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to help safeguard our network against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security risks. Specialized Network Skills: Utilize their specialized skills and expertise, particularly with the ever-evolving Cisco platforms and other network vendor languages, cloud/hybrid computing, Network Function Virtualization among others to optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to multitask and enjoy problem solving. Candidate will be given lead on tasks and assignments to include working daily with local and remote technical and non-technical staff (Network Engineers, DBA's, System Admins, Computer Center Directors, Supreme Court Judges and Clerks, Tax Assessors, Vendors, etc.) to analyze and correct network-related issues. Work Location: Morgantown, WV, 26505 (on-site work required) Classification: Salary, Non-Classified, Full-Time Benefits, FLSA Exempt SALARY/BENEFITS Starting annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent State of WV Employee benefits : health insurance, dental, vision, hearing, Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement investing, and life insurance plans, short-term/long-term disability insurance, as well as, generous amounts of vacation, sick, state & federal holidays, and professional development opportunities. MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field; or, equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE.Details of relevant experience must be shown in your resume* Required - 6 to 8 years of progressively increasing experience and training in fields closely related to data communication or networking. Required - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Required - 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience is necessary to understand the complex interaction of communication protocols, computer-based networking equipment and associated wiring and electronics required to support the high-speed data transmission demanded by modern communications networks. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with the Cisco CLI is a must. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining and upgrading as needed multiple Operating Systems (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Windows Server running on desktops, laptops, VMs) and their network-related software (Wireshark, Snort, TMS, ASDM, NMAP, etc.) as well as work to setup, troubleshooting and teardown wired and wireless networks at hotels and similar venues for statewide education & technology-related conferences, and occasional travel to all 55 WV counties (as well as Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH) as needed to install, replace and maintain networking equipment. The Telecommunications Network Specialist III position will also provide training and guidance to TNS I's and TNS II's staff. All telecommunication positions are on call to respond to network emergencies 24/7/365. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Problems encountered require considerable analytical and research skills coupled with an extensive knowledge base of the technology equipment used across the state unified network. Various systems are in use by WVNET and customers, which compounds the problems in providing network services. The design and implementation of new and/or integrated systems requires an in-depth knowledge of both the users' needs and the technologies available to achieve the desired results. Effective, clear and concise communication is the key to understanding the customer's requirements and creating a path forward. The ability to collaborate with teams of people over weeks and months on multiple and technical projects at once. Projects which have many moving parts' and which require accurate and detailed planning and research to avoid system and network outages of mission critical systems. Thorough knowledge of : Internet TCP/IP protocols, both IPv4 and IPv6; LAN and WAN configuration and interconnections; configuring port-channels, BVIs, SVI's and associated configuration; Routers, Switches, Firewalls, wireless access points, VPN and VOIP technologies; building telecommunications wiring, termination and cabling systems. Demonstrated abilities/skills to: think logically in problem troubleshooting while under stress; communication (both verbal/written) to technical and non-technical audiences; meet deadlines; work accurately and follow lengthy, specific directions; use creativity and imagination in technical problem solving; understand complex technical manuals and concepts; script/code in a programming language relevant to networking, whether for doing configuration management, automation, orchestration, monitoring, or management in general. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently, perform two-person dead-lift large communications chassis weighing up to 200 lbs. For example, a Cisco 6509-E weighs between 60lbs empty up to 190lbs loaded, and has exactly 2 handles. Occasional travel to remote location for technical assistance. Often, especially when working at a remote location, there are only 2 people on the team. Therefore, telecommunication specialists must be able to lift and hold smaller Switches/Routers/Servers while the other person screws the brackets to the rack. It's basically a standing shoulder press of between 10 to 25 pounds. Frequently, physically crawl on the floor in order to run cabling beneath sub-floor, as well as climb ladders to work overhead, often above ceiling tiles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. WVNET provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.
20/03/2024
Full time
WVNET is seeking to hire a new Telecommunications Network Specialist III to analyze, design, configure, install, deploy and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Campus networks (mainly Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls), associated wireless infrastructure (Extreme, Meraki), VOIP solutions (CUCM, SIP trunks, UCaaS), System Monitoring (SolarWinds NPM) and remote access (VPN ASA, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS), cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS) and associated ongoing maintenance and updating of related hardware and software. This role will address critical organizational needs by: Resolving Technical Debt: Modernizing equipment, eliminating Legacy protocols, and optimizing configurations for improved network performance, reliability, and security. Managing Workload and Complexity: Strategizing to efficiently handle increased operations, new technologies, and remote work demands. Enhancing Security: Implementing next-gen Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to help safeguard our network against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security risks. Specialized Network Skills: Utilize their specialized skills and expertise, particularly with the ever-evolving Cisco platforms and other network vendor languages, cloud/hybrid computing, Network Function Virtualization among others to optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to multitask and enjoy problem solving. Candidate will be given lead on tasks and assignments to include working daily with local and remote technical and non-technical staff (Network Engineers, DBA's, System Admins, Computer Center Directors, Supreme Court Judges and Clerks, Tax Assessors, Vendors, etc.) to analyze and correct network-related issues. Work Location: Morgantown, WV, 26505 (on-site work required) Classification: Salary, Non-Classified, Full-Time Benefits, FLSA Exempt SALARY/BENEFITS Starting annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent State of WV Employee benefits : health insurance, dental, vision, hearing, Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement investing, and life insurance plans, short-term/long-term disability insurance, as well as, generous amounts of vacation, sick, state & federal holidays, and professional development opportunities. MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field; or, equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE.Details of relevant experience must be shown in your resume* Required - 6 to 8 years of progressively increasing experience and training in fields closely related to data communication or networking. Required - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Required - 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience is necessary to understand the complex interaction of communication protocols, computer-based networking equipment and associated wiring and electronics required to support the high-speed data transmission demanded by modern communications networks. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with the Cisco CLI is a must. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining and upgrading as needed multiple Operating Systems (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Windows Server running on desktops, laptops, VMs) and their network-related software (Wireshark, Snort, TMS, ASDM, NMAP, etc.) as well as work to setup, troubleshooting and teardown wired and wireless networks at hotels and similar venues for statewide education & technology-related conferences, and occasional travel to all 55 WV counties (as well as Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH) as needed to install, replace and maintain networking equipment. The Telecommunications Network Specialist III position will also provide training and guidance to TNS I's and TNS II's staff. All telecommunication positions are on call to respond to network emergencies 24/7/365. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Problems encountered require considerable analytical and research skills coupled with an extensive knowledge base of the technology equipment used across the state unified network. Various systems are in use by WVNET and customers, which compounds the problems in providing network services. The design and implementation of new and/or integrated systems requires an in-depth knowledge of both the users' needs and the technologies available to achieve the desired results. Effective, clear and concise communication is the key to understanding the customer's requirements and creating a path forward. The ability to collaborate with teams of people over weeks and months on multiple and technical projects at once. Projects which have many moving parts' and which require accurate and detailed planning and research to avoid system and network outages of mission critical systems. Thorough knowledge of : Internet TCP/IP protocols, both IPv4 and IPv6; LAN and WAN configuration and interconnections; configuring port-channels, BVIs, SVI's and associated configuration; Routers, Switches, Firewalls, wireless access points, VPN and VOIP technologies; building telecommunications wiring, termination and cabling systems. Demonstrated abilities/skills to: think logically in problem troubleshooting while under stress; communication (both verbal/written) to technical and non-technical audiences; meet deadlines; work accurately and follow lengthy, specific directions; use creativity and imagination in technical problem solving; understand complex technical manuals and concepts; script/code in a programming language relevant to networking, whether for doing configuration management, automation, orchestration, monitoring, or management in general. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently, perform two-person dead-lift large communications chassis weighing up to 200 lbs. For example, a Cisco 6509-E weighs between 60lbs empty up to 190lbs loaded, and has exactly 2 handles. Occasional travel to remote location for technical assistance. Often, especially when working at a remote location, there are only 2 people on the team. Therefore, telecommunication specialists must be able to lift and hold smaller Switches/Routers/Servers while the other person screws the brackets to the rack. It's basically a standing shoulder press of between 10 to 25 pounds. Frequently, physically crawl on the floor in order to run cabling beneath sub-floor, as well as climb ladders to work overhead, often above ceiling tiles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. WVNET provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.
West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET)
Morgantown, West Virginia
WVNET is seeking to hire a new Telecommunications Network Specialist III to analyze, design, configure, install, deploy and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Campus networks (mainly Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls), associated wireless infrastructure (Extreme, Meraki), VOIP solutions (CUCM, SIP trunks, UCaaS), System Monitoring (SolarWinds NPM) and remote access (VPN ASA, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS), cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS) and associated ongoing maintenance and updating of related hardware and software. This role will address critical organizational needs by: Resolving Technical Debt: Modernizing equipment, eliminating Legacy protocols, and optimizing configurations for improved network performance, reliability, and security. Managing Workload and Complexity: Strategizing to efficiently handle increased operations, new technologies, and remote work demands. Enhancing Security: Implementing next-gen Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to help safeguard our network against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security risks. Specialized Network Skills: Utilize their specialized skills and expertise, particularly with the ever-evolving Cisco platforms and other network vendor languages, cloud/hybrid computing, Network Function Virtualization among others to optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to multitask and enjoy problem solving. Candidate will be given lead on tasks and assignments to include working daily with local and remote technical and non-technical staff (Network Engineers, DBA's, System Admins, Computer Center Directors, Supreme Court Judges and Clerks, Tax Assessors, Vendors, etc.) to analyze and correct network-related issues. Work Location: Morgantown, WV, 26505 (on-site work required) Classification: Salary, Non-Classified, Full-Time Benefits, FLSA Exempt SALARY/BENEFITS Starting annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent State of WV Employee benefits : health insurance, dental, vision, hearing, Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement investing, and life insurance plans, short-term/long-term disability insurance, as well as, generous amounts of vacation, sick, state & federal holidays, and professional development opportunities. MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field; or, equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE.Details of relevant experience must be shown in your resume* Required - 6 to 8 years of progressively increasing experience and training in fields closely related to data communication or networking. Required - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Required - 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience is necessary to understand the complex interaction of communication protocols, computer-based networking equipment and associated wiring and electronics required to support the high-speed data transmission demanded by modern communications networks. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with the Cisco CLI is a must. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining and upgrading as needed multiple Operating Systems (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Windows Server running on desktops, laptops, VMs) and their network-related software (Wireshark, Snort, TMS, ASDM, NMAP, etc.) as well as work to setup, troubleshooting and teardown wired and wireless networks at hotels and similar venues for statewide education & technology-related conferences, and occasional travel to all 55 WV counties (as well as Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH) as needed to install, replace and maintain networking equipment. The Telecommunications Network Specialist III position will also provide training and guidance to TNS I's and TNS II's staff. All telecommunication positions are on call to respond to network emergencies 24/7/365. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Problems encountered require considerable analytical and research skills coupled with an extensive knowledge base of the technology equipment used across the state unified network. Various systems are in use by WVNET and customers, which compounds the problems in providing network services. The design and implementation of new and/or integrated systems requires an in-depth knowledge of both the users' needs and the technologies available to achieve the desired results. Effective, clear and concise communication is the key to understanding the customer's requirements and creating a path forward. The ability to collaborate with teams of people over weeks and months on multiple and technical projects at once. Projects which have many moving parts' and which require accurate and detailed planning and research to avoid system and network outages of mission critical systems. Thorough knowledge of : Internet TCP/IP protocols, both IPv4 and IPv6; LAN and WAN configuration and interconnections; configuring port-channels, BVIs, SVI's and associated configuration; Routers, Switches, Firewalls, wireless access points, VPN and VOIP technologies; building telecommunications wiring, termination and cabling systems. Demonstrated abilities/skills to: think logically in problem troubleshooting while under stress; communication (both verbal/written) to technical and non-technical audiences; meet deadlines; work accurately and follow lengthy, specific directions; use creativity and imagination in technical problem solving; understand complex technical manuals and concepts; script/code in a programming language relevant to networking, whether for doing configuration management, automation, orchestration, monitoring, or management in general. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently, perform two-person dead-lift large communications chassis weighing up to 200 lbs. For example, a Cisco 6509-E weighs between 60lbs empty up to 190lbs loaded, and has exactly 2 handles. Occasional travel to remote location for technical assistance. Often, especially when working at a remote location, there are only 2 people on the team. Therefore, telecommunication specialists must be able to lift and hold smaller Switches/Routers/Servers while the other person screws the brackets to the rack. It's basically a standing shoulder press of between 10 to 25 pounds. Frequently, physically crawl on the floor in order to run cabling beneath sub-floor, as well as climb ladders to work overhead, often above ceiling tiles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. WVNET provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.
13/03/2024
Full time
WVNET is seeking to hire a new Telecommunications Network Specialist III to analyze, design, configure, install, deploy and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Campus networks (mainly Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls), associated wireless infrastructure (Extreme, Meraki), VOIP solutions (CUCM, SIP trunks, UCaaS), System Monitoring (SolarWinds NPM) and remote access (VPN ASA, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS), cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS) and associated ongoing maintenance and updating of related hardware and software. This role will address critical organizational needs by: Resolving Technical Debt: Modernizing equipment, eliminating Legacy protocols, and optimizing configurations for improved network performance, reliability, and security. Managing Workload and Complexity: Strategizing to efficiently handle increased operations, new technologies, and remote work demands. Enhancing Security: Implementing next-gen Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to help safeguard our network against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security risks. Specialized Network Skills: Utilize their specialized skills and expertise, particularly with the ever-evolving Cisco platforms and other network vendor languages, cloud/hybrid computing, Network Function Virtualization among others to optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to multitask and enjoy problem solving. Candidate will be given lead on tasks and assignments to include working daily with local and remote technical and non-technical staff (Network Engineers, DBA's, System Admins, Computer Center Directors, Supreme Court Judges and Clerks, Tax Assessors, Vendors, etc.) to analyze and correct network-related issues. Work Location: Morgantown, WV, 26505 (on-site work required) Classification: Salary, Non-Classified, Full-Time Benefits, FLSA Exempt SALARY/BENEFITS Starting annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent State of WV Employee benefits : health insurance, dental, vision, hearing, Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement investing, and life insurance plans, short-term/long-term disability insurance, as well as, generous amounts of vacation, sick, state & federal holidays, and professional development opportunities. MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field; or, equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE.Details of relevant experience must be shown in your resume* Required - 6 to 8 years of progressively increasing experience and training in fields closely related to data communication or networking. Required - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Required - 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience is necessary to understand the complex interaction of communication protocols, computer-based networking equipment and associated wiring and electronics required to support the high-speed data transmission demanded by modern communications networks. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with the Cisco CLI is a must. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining and upgrading as needed multiple Operating Systems (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Windows Server running on desktops, laptops, VMs) and their network-related software (Wireshark, Snort, TMS, ASDM, NMAP, etc.) as well as work to setup, troubleshooting and teardown wired and wireless networks at hotels and similar venues for statewide education & technology-related conferences, and occasional travel to all 55 WV counties (as well as Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH) as needed to install, replace and maintain networking equipment. The Telecommunications Network Specialist III position will also provide training and guidance to TNS I's and TNS II's staff. All telecommunication positions are on call to respond to network emergencies 24/7/365. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Problems encountered require considerable analytical and research skills coupled with an extensive knowledge base of the technology equipment used across the state unified network. Various systems are in use by WVNET and customers, which compounds the problems in providing network services. The design and implementation of new and/or integrated systems requires an in-depth knowledge of both the users' needs and the technologies available to achieve the desired results. Effective, clear and concise communication is the key to understanding the customer's requirements and creating a path forward. The ability to collaborate with teams of people over weeks and months on multiple and technical projects at once. Projects which have many moving parts' and which require accurate and detailed planning and research to avoid system and network outages of mission critical systems. Thorough knowledge of : Internet TCP/IP protocols, both IPv4 and IPv6; LAN and WAN configuration and interconnections; configuring port-channels, BVIs, SVI's and associated configuration; Routers, Switches, Firewalls, wireless access points, VPN and VOIP technologies; building telecommunications wiring, termination and cabling systems. Demonstrated abilities/skills to: think logically in problem troubleshooting while under stress; communication (both verbal/written) to technical and non-technical audiences; meet deadlines; work accurately and follow lengthy, specific directions; use creativity and imagination in technical problem solving; understand complex technical manuals and concepts; script/code in a programming language relevant to networking, whether for doing configuration management, automation, orchestration, monitoring, or management in general. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently, perform two-person dead-lift large communications chassis weighing up to 200 lbs. For example, a Cisco 6509-E weighs between 60lbs empty up to 190lbs loaded, and has exactly 2 handles. Occasional travel to remote location for technical assistance. Often, especially when working at a remote location, there are only 2 people on the team. Therefore, telecommunication specialists must be able to lift and hold smaller Switches/Routers/Servers while the other person screws the brackets to the rack. It's basically a standing shoulder press of between 10 to 25 pounds. Frequently, physically crawl on the floor in order to run cabling beneath sub-floor, as well as climb ladders to work overhead, often above ceiling tiles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. WVNET provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Kafka Cloud Engineer. Candidate will perform a range of activities required to both maintain and continuously automate a large, complex virtualization and cloud-based computing environment. In addition, you will provide technical guidance within the team on kafka and when called upon, serve as a technical liaison between internal departments. This will involve utilizing best practices for the management, architecture, configuration, DR, administration, and automation of the enterprise server virtualization environment with cloud technologies. Responsibilities: Provide professional input to the organization for cloud and virtualization end-to-end architecture and IaaS, as well as PaaS and SaaS solutions such as AWS RedShift Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures Enable DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Provide advanced Kafka administrative support Design, configure, implement and support an automated workflow for cloud and virtual environment provisioning, with a particular focus on Kafka clusters. Implement production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Perform cloud computing and virtual environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support Write and maintain documentation of relevant operating procedures and processes Design, develop, and build the business's cloud infrastructure architecture Qualifications : Strong experience with Confluent's Kafka Products and Platforms [Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage (basic) and (advanced) knowledge of Confluent Kafka. Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability Experience working in an environment with a defined production change control process [Demonstrates history of working within deadlines and ability to work well under pressure Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS. AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher strongly desired Relevant industry certifications such as Confluent Certified Administrator for Apache Kafka Certificates or Licenses: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 3+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of virtualized Servers/cloud systems and Kafka systems.
11/03/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Kafka Cloud Engineer. Candidate will perform a range of activities required to both maintain and continuously automate a large, complex virtualization and cloud-based computing environment. In addition, you will provide technical guidance within the team on kafka and when called upon, serve as a technical liaison between internal departments. This will involve utilizing best practices for the management, architecture, configuration, DR, administration, and automation of the enterprise server virtualization environment with cloud technologies. Responsibilities: Provide professional input to the organization for cloud and virtualization end-to-end architecture and IaaS, as well as PaaS and SaaS solutions such as AWS RedShift Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures Enable DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Provide advanced Kafka administrative support Design, configure, implement and support an automated workflow for cloud and virtual environment provisioning, with a particular focus on Kafka clusters. Implement production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Perform cloud computing and virtual environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support Write and maintain documentation of relevant operating procedures and processes Design, develop, and build the business's cloud infrastructure architecture Qualifications : Strong experience with Confluent's Kafka Products and Platforms [Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage (basic) and (advanced) knowledge of Confluent Kafka. Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability Experience working in an environment with a defined production change control process [Demonstrates history of working within deadlines and ability to work well under pressure Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS. AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher strongly desired Relevant industry certifications such as Confluent Certified Administrator for Apache Kafka Certificates or Licenses: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 3+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of virtualized Servers/cloud systems and Kafka systems.
West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET)
Morgantown, West Virginia
WVNET is seeking to hire a new Telecommunications Network Specialist III to analyze, design, configure, install, deploy and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Campus networks (mainly Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls), associated wireless infrastructure (Extreme, Meraki), VOIP solutions (CUCM, SIP trunks, UCaaS), System Monitoring (SolarWinds NPM) and remote access (VPN ASA, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS), cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS) and associated ongoing maintenance and updating of related hardware and software. This role will address critical organizational needs by: Resolving Technical Debt: Modernizing equipment, eliminating Legacy protocols, and optimizing configurations for improved network performance, reliability, and security. Managing Workload and Complexity: Strategizing to efficiently handle increased operations, new technologies, and remote work demands. Enhancing Security: Implementing next-gen Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to help safeguard our network against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security risks. Specialized Network Skills: Utilize their specialized skills and expertise, particularly with the ever-evolving Cisco platforms and other network vendor languages, cloud/hybrid computing, Network Function Virtualization among others to optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to multitask and enjoy problem solving. Candidate will be given lead on tasks and assignments to include working daily with local and remote technical and non-technical staff (Network Engineers, DBA's, System Admins, Computer Center Directors, Supreme Court Judges and Clerks, Tax Assessors, Vendors, etc.) to analyze and correct network-related issues. Work Location: Morgantown, WV, 26505 (on-site work required) Classification: Salary, Non-Classified, Full-Time Benefits, FLSA Exempt SALARY/BENEFITS Starting annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent State of WV Employee benefits : health insurance, dental, vision, hearing, Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement investing, and life insurance plans, short-term/long-term disability insurance, as well as, generous amounts of vacation, sick, state & federal holidays, and professional development opportunities. MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field; or, equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE.Details of relevant experience must be shown in your resume* Required - 6 to 8 years of progressively increasing experience and training in fields closely related to data communication or networking. Required - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Required - 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience is necessary to understand the complex interaction of communication protocols, computer-based networking equipment and associated wiring and electronics required to support the high-speed data transmission demanded by modern communications networks. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with the Cisco CLI is a must. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining and upgrading as needed multiple Operating Systems (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Windows Server running on desktops, laptops, VMs) and their network-related software (Wireshark, Snort, TMS, ASDM, NMAP, etc.) as well as work to setup, troubleshooting and teardown wired and wireless networks at hotels and similar venues for statewide education & technology-related conferences, and occasional travel to all 55 WV counties (as well as Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH) as needed to install, replace and maintain networking equipment. The Telecommunications Network Specialist III position will also provide training and guidance to TNS I's and TNS II's staff. All telecommunication positions are on call to respond to network emergencies 24/7/365. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Problems encountered require considerable analytical and research skills coupled with an extensive knowledge base of the technology equipment used across the state unified network. Various systems are in use by WVNET and customers, which compounds the problems in providing network services. The design and implementation of new and/or integrated systems requires an in-depth knowledge of both the users' needs and the technologies available to achieve the desired results. Effective, clear and concise communication is the key to understanding the customer's requirements and creating a path forward. The ability to collaborate with teams of people over weeks and months on multiple and technical projects at once. Projects which have many moving parts' and which require accurate and detailed planning and research to avoid system and network outages of mission critical systems. Thorough knowledge of : Internet TCP/IP protocols, both IPv4 and IPv6; LAN and WAN configuration and interconnections; configuring port-channels, BVIs, SVI's and associated configuration; Routers, Switches, Firewalls, wireless access points, VPN and VOIP technologies; building telecommunications wiring, termination and cabling systems. Demonstrated abilities/skills to: think logically in problem troubleshooting while under stress; communication (both verbal/written) to technical and non-technical audiences; meet deadlines; work accurately and follow lengthy, specific directions; use creativity and imagination in technical problem solving; understand complex technical manuals and concepts; script/code in a programming language relevant to networking, whether for doing configuration management, automation, orchestration, monitoring, or management in general. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently, perform two-person dead-lift large communications chassis weighing up to 200 lbs. For example, a Cisco 6509-E weighs between 60lbs empty up to 190lbs loaded, and has exactly 2 handles. Occasional travel to remote location for technical assistance. Often, especially when working at a remote location, there are only 2 people on the team. Therefore, telecommunication specialists must be able to lift and hold smaller Switches/Routers/Servers while the other person screws the brackets to the rack. It's basically a standing shoulder press of between 10 to 25 pounds. Frequently, physically crawl on the floor in order to run cabling beneath sub-floor, as well as climb ladders to work overhead, often above ceiling tiles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. WVNET provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.
06/03/2024
Full time
WVNET is seeking to hire a new Telecommunications Network Specialist III to analyze, design, configure, install, deploy and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Campus networks (mainly Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls), associated wireless infrastructure (Extreme, Meraki), VOIP solutions (CUCM, SIP trunks, UCaaS), System Monitoring (SolarWinds NPM) and remote access (VPN ASA, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS), cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS) and associated ongoing maintenance and updating of related hardware and software. This role will address critical organizational needs by: Resolving Technical Debt: Modernizing equipment, eliminating Legacy protocols, and optimizing configurations for improved network performance, reliability, and security. Managing Workload and Complexity: Strategizing to efficiently handle increased operations, new technologies, and remote work demands. Enhancing Security: Implementing next-gen Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to help safeguard our network against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security risks. Specialized Network Skills: Utilize their specialized skills and expertise, particularly with the ever-evolving Cisco platforms and other network vendor languages, cloud/hybrid computing, Network Function Virtualization among others to optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to multitask and enjoy problem solving. Candidate will be given lead on tasks and assignments to include working daily with local and remote technical and non-technical staff (Network Engineers, DBA's, System Admins, Computer Center Directors, Supreme Court Judges and Clerks, Tax Assessors, Vendors, etc.) to analyze and correct network-related issues. Work Location: Morgantown, WV, 26505 (on-site work required) Classification: Salary, Non-Classified, Full-Time Benefits, FLSA Exempt SALARY/BENEFITS Starting annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent State of WV Employee benefits : health insurance, dental, vision, hearing, Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement investing, and life insurance plans, short-term/long-term disability insurance, as well as, generous amounts of vacation, sick, state & federal holidays, and professional development opportunities. MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field; or, equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE.Details of relevant experience must be shown in your resume* Required - 6 to 8 years of progressively increasing experience and training in fields closely related to data communication or networking. Required - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Required - 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience is necessary to understand the complex interaction of communication protocols, computer-based networking equipment and associated wiring and electronics required to support the high-speed data transmission demanded by modern communications networks. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with the Cisco CLI is a must. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining and upgrading as needed multiple Operating Systems (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Windows Server running on desktops, laptops, VMs) and their network-related software (Wireshark, Snort, TMS, ASDM, NMAP, etc.) as well as work to setup, troubleshooting and teardown wired and wireless networks at hotels and similar venues for statewide education & technology-related conferences, and occasional travel to all 55 WV counties (as well as Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH) as needed to install, replace and maintain networking equipment. The Telecommunications Network Specialist III position will also provide training and guidance to TNS I's and TNS II's staff. All telecommunication positions are on call to respond to network emergencies 24/7/365. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Problems encountered require considerable analytical and research skills coupled with an extensive knowledge base of the technology equipment used across the state unified network. Various systems are in use by WVNET and customers, which compounds the problems in providing network services. The design and implementation of new and/or integrated systems requires an in-depth knowledge of both the users' needs and the technologies available to achieve the desired results. Effective, clear and concise communication is the key to understanding the customer's requirements and creating a path forward. The ability to collaborate with teams of people over weeks and months on multiple and technical projects at once. Projects which have many moving parts' and which require accurate and detailed planning and research to avoid system and network outages of mission critical systems. Thorough knowledge of : Internet TCP/IP protocols, both IPv4 and IPv6; LAN and WAN configuration and interconnections; configuring port-channels, BVIs, SVI's and associated configuration; Routers, Switches, Firewalls, wireless access points, VPN and VOIP technologies; building telecommunications wiring, termination and cabling systems. Demonstrated abilities/skills to: think logically in problem troubleshooting while under stress; communication (both verbal/written) to technical and non-technical audiences; meet deadlines; work accurately and follow lengthy, specific directions; use creativity and imagination in technical problem solving; understand complex technical manuals and concepts; script/code in a programming language relevant to networking, whether for doing configuration management, automation, orchestration, monitoring, or management in general. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently, perform two-person dead-lift large communications chassis weighing up to 200 lbs. For example, a Cisco 6509-E weighs between 60lbs empty up to 190lbs loaded, and has exactly 2 handles. Occasional travel to remote location for technical assistance. Often, especially when working at a remote location, there are only 2 people on the team. Therefore, telecommunication specialists must be able to lift and hold smaller Switches/Routers/Servers while the other person screws the brackets to the rack. It's basically a standing shoulder press of between 10 to 25 pounds. Frequently, physically crawl on the floor in order to run cabling beneath sub-floor, as well as climb ladders to work overhead, often above ceiling tiles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. WVNET provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.