Opnix Jobs - NOC Manager

[Jay]

Hey everyone. Thought I'd forward this on here -- see if anyone in the
Linux community would be interested. :)

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Funded, startup Internet telecom company, based in Phoenix/Tempe,
Arizona seeks qualified Network Operations Center (NOC) Manager.

If you want to work on the cutting edge of Internet infrastructure -
reinventing the Internet while working long hours on challenging
problems in a complex and ever changing environment with other top
engineers (along with standard benefits plus stock options!) then read
on...

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SUMMARY:

This is a key management position with a global service impact.
Responsibilities encompass the daily operation of the Network Operations
Center (NOC), which proactively monitors the company's communications
backbone infrastructure and provides technical customer/carrier
assistance. Manages technical resolution of network related problems,
provides operational support for business development, and executes
technical projects as assigned by the Chief Technology Officer. Supervises
NOC staff, contractors, vendors, and consultants as required. MUST be a
U.S. Citizen / green card / permanent resident.

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Major Responsibilities

This is a technical management position with global service impact being
the primary job responsibility, including the correct operation of the
company's communications infrastructure. Responsible for the day-to-day
supervision of the NOC operation of the backbone networks, encompassing
the delivery of business communications and Internet services. Provides
technical and operations support to ensure reliable new technology rollout
and proper network services performance in a 7x24x365 environment. Network
Operations Center (NOC) problem reporting, tracking and resolution, fault
isolation and service restoration.

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Skills/Abilities

* Demonstrated ability to manage the day-to-day operation of the
  infrastructure networks in a production environment supporting critical
  applications. 

* Skill in performing complex, network performance analysis. 

* Demonstrated skill in supervising Network Operations Center 
  (NOC) organization to ensure network services availability on a 7x24x365
  basis. 

* Ability to develop and maintain operations procedures and technical
  documents.

* Demonstrated technical skill in fault isolation and problem resolution
  in a production, multi-protocol environment.

* Detailed knowledge of IP network management system architectures,
  technologies, and standards (WAN/MAN, ATM, Frame Relay, VPN, Virtual
  Routing, Packet over SONET, MPLS, etc.), and applicable industry
  standards and communications protocols.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with
  company and vendor support organizations.

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Experience and Education

3-5 years of recent, direct, related experience in network operations
management. Extensive hands-on training in communications technologies,
protocols and products in a multi-vendor environment.

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Please email your resume or letter of interest (include ASCII version as
well) to jobs@opnix.com. Include list of skills/experience, salary
requirements, and state the position which you are applying for.

** No recruiters or agents, please.

~Jay
 
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.. Jay Jacobson           Chief Executive Officer ..
.. OpNIX, Inc.                   http://opnix.com ..
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