Network Services/Support

Description

DESCRIPTION
The Network Services/Support consultant will support platform planning and associated software releases. This will include active participation in requirements review and submittal, development and execution of test cases, deployment of new releases for both caching, streaming and portal functions of the platform. The consultant will be responsible for development of documentation for change management, and potential execution of changes in out of hours maintenance windows. Duties will range from but will not be limited to interfacing and responding to external client telephone calls and email, managing Servers, network devices, and applications, verifying utility outputs, and installing patches and software upgrades. The consultant will be required to have strong technical skills that may cross multiple functions including networking, Servers, applications and tools.

Qualifications:

• A four-year degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years experience is required.
• Server Platforms: Sun Solaris, Linux, Windows.
• Applications: Squid, Weblogic, Tomcat, Apache, IIS, Flash, Quicktime, Windows Media, Real Player.
• Network Platforms: Cisco equipment, Foundry Switches, Nortel Switches.
• In-Depth to expert knowledge in the areas of Content Distribution Networks and related Internet technologies: DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP, Web Acceleration, Media Streaming protocols/vendors (Flash, Quicktime, Real, Media Player), caching (Squid, Novell cache appliance), video on demand and live streams.
• Strong experience in design, deployment, on-going administration and troubleshooting all aspects of Cisco/Foundry/Nortel range of Internetworking equipment (Routers, LAN/WAN Switches and Network Management products.
• Certifications desired, but not required: CCNA/CCNP/MCSE/SCNA.
• A flexible 7x24 work schedule is required, and out-of-hours support will be needed.

SKILLS
Red Hat Linux, Sun Solaris, Windows, Content Distribution Network technologies, Live and VOD streaming technologies, Web Acceleration/Caching technologies, DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP, Foundry, Cisco, Nortel Switches, Unix/Linux Shell Scripting, PERL, Networking concepts

Synectics offers competitive salaries and a full suite of benefits. EOE.