Data Center Engineer

by Irma Moore | Jun 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

THE ROLE:

As a well-rounded Data Center Engineer, you will be part facilities engineer, part network engineer and part project manager.  Your job is to get new hardware into the field and bring it online for customer use.  You should definitely be the type that appreciates diversity in your day, and challenges outside of your comfort level! You will be organizing logistics for rapid domestic and international infrastructure deployments so you must come armed with well developed problem solving skills, be willing to take risks, and prepared to improve processes on the fly.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Help determine which of PacketFabric’s 177+ data center sites need capacity upgrades.
• Ensure that spare capacity is always available to support customer growth and PacketFabric’s industry leading capacity on demand business model.
• Plan out which switches, routers, optical equipment, fiber distribution panels, and power circuits need to be upgraded and how best to upgrade them.
• Work with our vendors to procure which parts and services are needed.
• Generate instructions, MOPs, and maintenance procedures for our Data Center Engineers or outside contractors to execute.  Supervise maintenance windows and procedures.
• Ensure new capacity passes quality control and hand over to network engineering.
• Work with our software developers to automate the most frequent, irritating, and cumbersome parts of your job.
• And of course, since this is a start-up, we aren’t just asking you to wear one hat. When you get a break, you can assist any of our other teams!

WHAT YOU BRING:

The right candidates will most likely have a strong background working in large scale data center or telecommunications environments, with a proven track record of completing projects on time in spite of obstacles.

Expert

• Experience installing, testing, and troubleshooting optical fiber circuits, from 1 gig to 400 gig ethernet or terabit scale DWDM systems..
• Understanding of multi-tenant data center environments (carrier hotels and co-location facilities).  Expert understanding of this ecosystem and which company is responsible for what. (Customer, Data Center Operator, Telecommunications Vendor or Customer)
• Understanding of large scale data center environments (power, cooling, physical
• hardware, cabling topologies.
• Ability to instruct contractors or remote hands technicians.
• Ability to operate independently in a small startup environment.  Plan a job, send a material list to be purchased, book a flight and hotel, complete the job and come home – and deal with problems that come up during this process. (or supervise technicians and contractors in parts of this)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets – Ability to create complex documents, materials lists, MOPs.
• Experience estimating a job, both time and materials for at least two equipment racks of industry standard switches, routers, and servers.
• Ability to write technical documentation.

Intermediate

• Experience racking and cabling servers, switches, routing and optical hardware.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Visio, CAD, or Lucidcharts. Ability to quickly draw a rack elevation or circuit diagram.

Ability to console network equipment or servers, and perform basic troubleshooting and configuration as instructed by a network engineer.

Entry Level

• Knowledge of command line operating systems (Cisco, Juniper, Linux), ability to perform basic troubleshooting and configuration (Check light levels on an interface, observe port up/down status, and very basic set commands like enable/disable port, set port speed and port description.

Mandatory

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish standard telecommunications color codes (Fiber and Copper)
• Valid driver’s license
• Travel appx 10-25% of the time
• Must have valid passport & ability to travel internationally
• Ability to pass a background check
• Live in or near the greater Chicago metropolitan area and have the ability to work at our facility in Wood Dale, IL 33% of the time, testing and pre-assembling equipment before shipment.

Nice to Have (any not all)

• BICSI RCDD, DCDC, RTPM; Cisco CCNP, CCNA; Juniper JNCIA, JNCIS.

ABOUT PACKETFABRIC:

PacketFabric is the connectivity cloud. We built a global, 50+Tbps carrier-class optical network that is completely automated and consumable on-demand like SaaS, so enterprises can connect the core of their hybrid and multi-cloud architectures and grow their digital business.

We offer private and secure point-to-point, hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and custom connectivity services that you can provision in minutes via our self-service portal or programmable API. We offer flexible consumption of our services, with month-to-month or longer terms, or even usage-based for bursting and disaster recovery.

PacketFabric was recognized with the “2020 Fierce Telecom Innovation Award for Cloud Services,” named one of the “10 Hottest Networking Startups of 2020” by CRN, a Futuriom 40 Top Private Company, and a “2020 Cool Vendor in Enhanced Internet Services and

Java Engineer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

by Irma Moore | Jun 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy working code and configurations for features and functionality as described in applicable documentation or as required by the Program
• Refactor components to ensure maintainability and performance
• Check-in code and configuration updates using the Program’s designated Version Control System and processes (e.g., GitLab, Azure DevOps)
• Integrate individual existing and new components with other Public Access Subsystem and/or Content Management and Preservation Subsystem components, as needed to support Program needs
• Create and update issues within source code management tools (e.g., GitLab, Azure DevOps) and update GPO’s enterprise issue trackers (e.g., Trello, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
• Create user stories, acceptance criteria, and test steps. Update release and backlog issues within the GovInfo Program’s release and backlog management tools. (e.g., Trello, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
• Employ agile practices and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) based on the scope of work to be performed and as directed by GPO. The role of Product Owner is performed by GPO personnel and the rest of the team is comprised of contracted development and support team members
• Advise on agile processes and perform duties and associated responsibilities to support development and support efforts
• Champion agile software development practices on component and cross-functional teams, including day to day communications and activities

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree with 5-8 years of Java engineering experience (or commensurate experience)
• Experience building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing Java
• EE custom applications and web services
• Experience in developing applications on the Documentum, Oracle, MySQL platform, with open source content management systems such as Drupal
• Experience troubleshooting operational support issues in a fast-paced Production
• environment
• Experience with traditional waterfall and agile software development lifecycle
• methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
• Experience authoring, editing, and maintaining design documentation, standard operating procedures, and configuration documentation
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills including conveying
• technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience with DevOps, test driven development, and test automation for all levels of the test pyramid
• Clearance Required: Ability to maintain a public trust clearance

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers–people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things – for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $81,850.00 – USD $130,950.00 /Yr.

Application Programmer

by Irma Moore | Jun 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

Mission Statement:

We believe everyone is a masterpiece with great work to do on Earth. Jenzabar’s mission is to create pathways to empower all to know who they are, what work they are destined to do, and how they can unlock their full potential – at home, at work, and in the world!

Position Summary

As Principal Application Programmer, you must have a demonstrated understanding of the essential technical skills to benefit the company and our customers. You will be positioned as one of the technical leads for the Services team as well as the expert on technology providing custom solutions for our customers. The consultant will work closely with sales to assist in selling projects and help deliver new offerings. The Principal Application Programmer will have the proven ability to work either independently or in a team to achieve results. They will blend their analytical and technical skills to provide creative solutions to Jenzabar customers. The Principal Application Programmer will stay on top of new technologies and how the Services team can leverage them to provide solutions for our customers.

Essential Tasks

• Provide Technical guidance leadership to the Services team.
• Prepare requirement/ solutions for our Jenzabar customers. Consult with customer to discuss the best practices and best solution for request. Prepare a statement of work.
• Deliver technical work related to programming, integration, and system updates,
• Development experience in C#, Java, XML, .Net, SQL. REST API calls
• Work with the Jenzabar product development teams to provide input on product updates
• Provide training and consulting to customers as requested.
• Mentor Application Programming team

Preferred Skills and Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 12 + years’ experience working at an Accredited College/University or in Higher Education Market.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively and independently in an atmosphere of multiple projects, across multiple products.
• Must have excellent team building and problem-solving skills with comfortability working in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to be innovative, creative, strategic, analytical, and think outside the box when problem-solving.

The pay range for this position is $80,000 – $110,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, geographic location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to a full range of benefits. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.

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Benefits 

Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K, Educational Assistance 

REMOTE HR Records Clerk

by Irma Moore | Jun 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a REMOTE HR Records Clerk to work for our client in the tech industry. Apply now for consideration!

Contract: 6 months

Location: Office located in Austin, TX (REMOTE), hours 9-6pm CST

Pay Range: 16-18/hr depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the management of employee records globally
• Responsible for data and records management of multiple countries across the globe
• Process and maintain business essential records.
• Manage employment data and documents, process complex data updates, and maintain file storage

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in data and document management
• Experience with HRIS systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Workday, etc.) highly preferred
• Experience with Mac OS preferred

Russell Tobin / Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Rate/Salary: 16-18/hr depending on experience

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

by Irma Moore | Jun 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be working with the accounting team and report to the Accounts Payable Manager. The ideal Accounts Payable Specialist will assist with all things AP and additional projects as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST:

• Support Accounts Payable team in all daily operations
• Assist with high volume of resources and month end closing
• Generate accounts payable reports for processing
• Analyzing workflow processes

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST:

• 1 to 5 years Accounts Payable experience
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience with ERP software (NetSuite)
• Strong communication skills

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required