Opnix is hiring!

[Jiva DeVoe]

Yes we did.  Basically, we have refocused the company on our
technology as opposed to bandwidth.  This means that though we had a
few layoffs of people who were specifically related to our bandwidth
portion of the business, we are still building cool technology, and
are actively hiring geeks.

In fact, the truth is, this makes the geek-to-marketdroid ratio at
Opnix MUCH more favorable to the geeks.  Really it makes Opnix more of
a technology company, rather than "just another bandwidth company."
Using a bandwidth model, in 2 years, we'd wind up with 200 marketing
and sales people, and maybe 40 geeks.  In our new model, in 2 years,
we'll have 200 geeks and maybe 40 or 50 marketing people.  

What this means is we still are definitely hiring coders, and
engineers.  We have some tremendously exciting LINUX based technology
that we will be developing and building our business on.  As John
said, any of us would be happy to come out and talk about the
technology at a PLUG meeting if you guys are interested.  Let us know!
:)


On Thu, Feb 01, 2001 at 07:54:48AM -0700, CIE-Keith wrote:
> 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
> 
> 
> 
> 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.
> >
> >
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Jiva DeVoe
VP Of Software Development
Opnix, Inc. - Simply streaking bandwidth.
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