Network Engineer Needed..
Posting a job from one my connections..
Reports To: Manager, Network Engineering
General Overview:
Responsible for support of the lab Video on Demand servers connected to the
Scientific Atlanta and Motorola headend equipment. Duties include support,
test, troubleshooting, configuration, and trouble resolution on all VoD
equipment, as well as general support of the BMS systems, headend systems, set
top client software, billing connections, IP networks, linux/Solaris servers,
content acquisition equipment and RF plant in the development and test labs.
Principal Responsibilities:
Work with our existing VoD Engineer to support the nCUBE, Concurrent, Broadbus
and home grown Vod servers in our development and QA labs.
Assist the network development team with vendor qualification and test,
including VoD server evaluation, network configuration testing and set top
testing.
Support the installation and configuration of client versions including SA Sara,
Pioneer Passport and Mystro’s MDN resident applications.
Support the installation and configuration of third party applications like
Bluestreak games, Biap ticker, Navic data collection and others.
Cross-train with the engineering and integration test teams to develop an
in-depth understanding of the architecture.
Provide technical knowledge and support N2Broadband BMS systems and catchers.
Provide weekly status reports.
Provide technical customer support to customers in a positive, courteous, and
professional manner.
Work jointly with the development and SI&T teams to identify issues and to
resolve issues.
Extended and flexible work schedule is a requirement of the job.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a concentration in Information
Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience of
five to seven years of headend tech experience and/or an equivalent combination
of education and experience.
Experience supporting production systems and experience working within a 7x24
operations environment supporting SA headends, VoD installations and managing
set top boxes.
Must have experience troubleshooting complex systems using test tools, network
management systems and error reporting systems to determine and resolve
problems.
Must have knowledge of ISA architecture.
Must have experience with the development of test procedures and backup/recovery
tools.
Must have in depth experience with common versions of Unix (linux. Solaris,
etc).
Knowledge and experience using scripting languages like perl, TCL/TK and unix
shell scripts (sh, csh, tcsh, bash) is desirable.
In depth experience with a Motorola headend is a plus.
Experience with cable system billing systems is a plus.
Experience with MPEG analyzers and network sniffers is desirable.
Requires good verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and to demonstrate good
logical problem assessment and solving skills.
Must be able to both work well within a team but also show individual
assertiveness in finding/solving problems.
Ability to handle several tasks, organize, document, make decisions, and work
efficiently and effectively under deadlines.
If you or someone you know is interested, please call Joe Wilson,
Southeastern Enterprises, Inc. at (704) 906-9313.
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Originally Posted by Wurm
does building computers 7 yrs ago count...when I was 13 
