Opnix is hiring!

What is going on here? Help me understand. Didn't they layoff
several people and now they are hiring?

What gives? Help me understand.

Keith Smith



----- Original Message -----
From: Jiva DeVoe <jiva@opnix.com>
To: <plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us>
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 10:02 PM
Subject: Opnix is hiring!


> Opnix has a couple of positions open. Specifically, network
engineer
> and applications developer and software packager. This listing is
for
> the network engineer, but we're DEFINITELY looking for a software
> packager (familiar with RPM and/or DEB packaging and quality
> assurance) and an application developer (python or C++) If you're
> interested, drop us an email!
>
> Opnix, a VC-funded startup distributed Internet routing intelligence
> company, located in Tempe, Arizona seeks hard-core Network Engineer.
>
> If you want to work on the cutting edge of Internet technologies -
> reinventing the Internet while working long hours on challenging
> problems in a complex and ever changing environment with other top
> engineers (along with excellent benefits plus stock options!) then
> read
> on...
>
> Skills required:
>
> * Individual must be motivated, ambitious, and responsible.
> * Must be very fluent with all aspects of BGP4.
> * Experience with WAN and LAN technologies including SONET, BGP4,
> OSPF, VRRP, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, switching, routing, multihoming,
> peering, VLANs, ACLs, OSI Layers 1 - 7, etc.
> * Experience with OC48, OC12, OC3, DS3, and T1 WAN circuits, as well
> as
> fiber, UTP, and coax LAN/MAN connectivity.
> * Experience with Internet and Telecom network infrastructure
design,
> deployment, and troubleshooting.
> * Knowledge of SNMP, DNS, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, and other server-side
> protocols and systems.
> * Experience with Foundry/Tiara/Juniper Networks equipment.
> * Ability to have fun!
>
> Optional/Helpful skills:
>
> * Experience with Linux, *BSD, and/or UNIX systems and networks.
> * Routing/Switching protocol design and development.
> * Experience with Tier-1 Telecom Carrier networks.
> * Experience with data centers and/or colocation facilities.
> * Abilty to consume pizza and large quantities of Mountain Dew.
>
> 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.
>
> --
> Jiva DeVoe
> VP Of Software Development
> Opnix, Inc. - Simply kick-ass bandwidth.
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