[jobs] [nylug-job] Opsware seeks Consulting Engineer

[Monjay Settro]

Posted via http://jobs.nylug.org
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    * JobID: #420
    * Submitted On: 2006-03-15 21:52:14

    * Company: Opsware
    * Contact: Doug Pitek,  
    * Email:  dpitek at opsware.com
    * Url: http://opsware.com
    * Phone: 212-418-4849
    * Fax: Not Specified

    * Title: Consulting Engineer

    * Salary: Commensurate With Experience

    * Description:

      * Deploy the Opsware System on client premises (significant travel required).
      * Customize and extend Opsware based on customer's business requirements.
      * Work with customer to deploy large scale, business critical applications using Opsware.
      * Develop Python scripts, shell scripts, VB scripts, and batch files for automation of system and application administration.
      * Develop custom applications using the Opsware APIs and industry standard programming languages such as Python, Perl, SH, or Java to meet client's business needs.
      * Define and communicate customer-driven product enhancements to the Engineering group.
      * Debugging of low level operating system, networking, and application problems.
      * Increase capacity for customers to use, administer, and customize Opsware independently.
      * Package client's custom technology and applications for use with Opsware.

    * Required Skills:

      * Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of and hands on experience in the following areas:
      * System administration and debugging experience on at least two of the following platforms: Solaris, Linux, AIX, HP-UX, BSD, and Windows.
      * Network configuration and troubleshooting on large IP networks. DNS and DHCP administration experience a plus.
      * Automation of common tasks with Perl, Python, shell scripts, VB script and batch files.
      * Experience with software packaging (e.g. RPM, MSI, etc.) and software distribution.
      * Ability to work with customer teams with strong verbal and written communication skills.
      * Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or equivalent work experience or knowledge.

      Experience in the following areas is a plus:

      * Software development experience. Experience with Python or Java a plus.
      * US government active security clearance or the ability to be cleared for government work a major plus.
      * Database experience a plus, especially Oracle. SQL is a plus. Crystal Reports is a plus.
      * Application technologies including IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic, JBOSS, .NET framework, etc.
      * Common internet protocols including HTTP, SSL, and SOAP/XML-RPC/Web Services.

    * Location:

          New York City, NY 10018