The description is as follows. Mind you, this is a position for a pretty big internet company (Yahoo, Google, AskJeeves... one of those three -- I am not being specific on purpose). Anyhoo, I have a good chance of getting the job because I have a friend who is referring me, but I want to know what kind of salary to negotiate given what they are asking.
Here's the description:
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Title Systems Specialist
State NJ
Zip Code 08854
Preferred Experience (Years) 3
Job Description
The person in this position will be mainly responsible for providing technical support and systems management for the Piscataway office of Ask Jeeves. The candidate will also support technologies in other parts of the company to be determined at a later time.
Responsibilities
# Desktop support and Systems Management, which includes but not limited to the Piscataway office.
# Late, AM & weekend work occasionally required for scheduled off-hour maintenance.
# Documentation of projects.
# Troubleshooting daily user issues such as network or system problems.
# Researching different technologies to implement in the company.
# Working as part of the MIS team to provide technical solutions for our user base.
Job Requirements
Technical Skill
# The ideal candidates for this position will have 3-5 years experience working in the desktop support system management field.
# Installing and troubleshooting every aspect of the Microsoft Windows operating system. This includes but not limited to Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 2003.
# Experience with Microsoft Exchange server 5.5 and Exchange 2003 is a plus.
# Strong knowledge of Active Directory 2000 and Active Directory 2003.
# Excellent troubleshooting skills are an absolute must have.
# Excellent knowledge of Server, PC and Laptop hardware.
# Experience with Anti virus applications a must preferably Symantec Antivirus versions 7.61 and higher.
# Experience with spy-ware removal and spy-ware tools.
# Strong skills in troubleshooting client side network errors and TCP/IP in general.
# Having worked with RIM Blackberry desktop software and the various blackberry units.
# Experience with: Terminal services, installing and troubleshooting Microsoft Outlook and the entire Microsoft office suite, Microsoft windows messenger, Telecom equipment support, File servers and quota management, Printer support.
# Skills with providing technical support over the phone.
# Knowledge of Video Conferencing technologies.
# Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, WINS.
# Experience with troubleshooting client side remote access tools (VPN).
# Knowledge of windows based scripting is a huge plus.
# Experience with Wi-Fi technologies 802.11x, WPA, WEP.
# Experience with Symantec Ghost server.
# Experience with RAID.
# Experience with various flavors of UNIX, especially Linux a big plus.
Professional Skill
# Strong organizational skills a must.
# EXCELLENT communication and people skills are an absolute must have.
# Ability to handle excessive workload and prioritize tasks.
# Experience in working with vendors & hardware ordering.
# Ability to handle policies & procedures.
# Experience working as part of a TEAM.
Attributes / Behaviors
# Passionate about technology
# Ability to work under pressure
# Detail Oriented
# Ability to work independently
# TEAMWORK
Required Experience
# 3-5 years of experience working in the MIS field.
# BS or equivalent work experience.
I know I pwnz0r3d myself, but it was because I didn't want an inherent bias in the question, but since that's fvcked, help!
Here's the description:
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Title Systems Specialist
State NJ
Zip Code 08854
Preferred Experience (Years) 3
Job Description
The person in this position will be mainly responsible for providing technical support and systems management for the Piscataway office of Ask Jeeves. The candidate will also support technologies in other parts of the company to be determined at a later time.
Responsibilities
# Desktop support and Systems Management, which includes but not limited to the Piscataway office.
# Late, AM & weekend work occasionally required for scheduled off-hour maintenance.
# Documentation of projects.
# Troubleshooting daily user issues such as network or system problems.
# Researching different technologies to implement in the company.
# Working as part of the MIS team to provide technical solutions for our user base.
Job Requirements
Technical Skill
# The ideal candidates for this position will have 3-5 years experience working in the desktop support system management field.
# Installing and troubleshooting every aspect of the Microsoft Windows operating system. This includes but not limited to Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 2003.
# Experience with Microsoft Exchange server 5.5 and Exchange 2003 is a plus.
# Strong knowledge of Active Directory 2000 and Active Directory 2003.
# Excellent troubleshooting skills are an absolute must have.
# Excellent knowledge of Server, PC and Laptop hardware.
# Experience with Anti virus applications a must preferably Symantec Antivirus versions 7.61 and higher.
# Experience with spy-ware removal and spy-ware tools.
# Strong skills in troubleshooting client side network errors and TCP/IP in general.
# Having worked with RIM Blackberry desktop software and the various blackberry units.
# Experience with: Terminal services, installing and troubleshooting Microsoft Outlook and the entire Microsoft office suite, Microsoft windows messenger, Telecom equipment support, File servers and quota management, Printer support.
# Skills with providing technical support over the phone.
# Knowledge of Video Conferencing technologies.
# Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, WINS.
# Experience with troubleshooting client side remote access tools (VPN).
# Knowledge of windows based scripting is a huge plus.
# Experience with Wi-Fi technologies 802.11x, WPA, WEP.
# Experience with Symantec Ghost server.
# Experience with RAID.
# Experience with various flavors of UNIX, especially Linux a big plus.
Professional Skill
# Strong organizational skills a must.
# EXCELLENT communication and people skills are an absolute must have.
# Ability to handle excessive workload and prioritize tasks.
# Experience in working with vendors & hardware ordering.
# Ability to handle policies & procedures.
# Experience working as part of a TEAM.
Attributes / Behaviors
# Passionate about technology
# Ability to work under pressure
# Detail Oriented
# Ability to work independently
# TEAMWORK
Required Experience
# 3-5 years of experience working in the MIS field.
# BS or equivalent work experience.
I know I pwnz0r3d myself, but it was because I didn't want an inherent bias in the question, but since that's fvcked, help!