Networking Support thread for the unemployed: Spring 2014

[cjvon]

Email sent me:
Southfield MI Pay 55K/yr

Windows Engineer

We are seeking an experienced, polished Windows networking professional who can provide stellar strategic advice, system design, hands-on implementation, and on-going support. . We are a mid sized well-established hosting organization with a team-oriented, customer service-driven environment where collegial collaboration between technical professionals leads to service excellence and expanded knowledge and skills. Salaried position with benefits, including medical, dental, vision.


The successful candidate will have in depth experience with:

Microsoft Windows Server OS
File and Print services (sharing, permissions, performance)
. Service Pack installation
. Compatibility and standards management
Active Directory
. Directory configuration and troubleshooting (typically single sites, though frequently multiple servers)
. Experience with AD design and implementation
. Experience with Windows Domain design and implementation
. Conversant with best practices around Exchange System Administration
. Experience with best practices re: Active Directory Troubleshooting, System Administration
Group Policy creation and maintenance
Exchange Server (5.5, 2000, 2003, 2007)
Experience with Exchange design & implementation efforts:
. Migration from earlier versions of Exchange
. User migration from disparate messaging platforms to Exchange 2003
. Best practices around Exchange troubleshooting System Administration
IIS Configuration
. Management and troubleshooting with multiple sites
. Microsoft SQL server installation and basic daily management (not a DBA): Create, backup, restore databases, troubleshoot performance, manage maintenance routines
. Utilization of security tools (firewall, intrusion detection, etc)
. Real-world implementation and support of products that communicate via standard Internet protocols: DNS configuration, management and troubleshooting: TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP / HTTPS (SSL), POP3 / IMAP4
Basic LAN and WAN protocols and standards
. Data backup, disaster recovery, spam control and web filtering solutions
. Firewall configuration, preferably using SonicWall, Cisco and others. Design appropriate network security
. Anti-Virus/Anti-Mailware technologies from McAfee, Symantec, Trend, Barracuda, GFI others and others)
. Design and deploy secure remote access solutions and configure VPN connectivity.
. Remote control solutions

Clustering of servers
Unix/Linux familiarity and administration skills (Samba, CUPS, Apache, Open LDAP, others)
CISCO experience preferred

In addition, the candidate should be very familiar with the following concepts:
. Infrastructure design practices by gathering technical & business requirements
. Disaster Recovery Planning
. Backup and Restore best practices
. Change Management
. Technical site audits or "discovery" processes
. Basic security concepts
. Firewall / router / switch concepts

Other essential requirements include:
-Willingness to drive to multiple client sites, both scheduled and emergency visits, in and outside of business hours and to provide remote/phone support in and outside business hours, generally within 495-belt (mileage/parking reimbursed).
-Ability to work with clients to assist in solving their problems and questions. Must be patient and professional.
-Ability to achieve resolution within projected timeframe
-Strong organizational, communications and schedule management skills, including ability to multi-task and be punctual.
-Ability to work independently, provide project leadership and provide guidance to Junior engineering staff after minimal ramp-up period.
-Desire to learn and become familiar with new technologies; assimilate knowledge quickly and effectively.
-MCSE strongly preferred, CCNA a definite plus.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you

Sara Ledin
Sr. Recruiter
Computer Consultants of America, INC.
A "Woman-Owned" Company
24901 Northwestern Highway, Suite 601
Southfield, MI 48075
Tel: 248.353.0830 *Fax: 248.353.4217
Email: sara.ledin@computer-consultants.com
http://www.computer-consultants.com

 

[child of wonder]

My bank in Sioux Falls, SD, is hiring a Systems Engineer to assist me with managing Windows and Linux servers in a VMware Infrastructure environment. Our shop is pretty small at the moment as we have 4 HP BL460c's running off a 24 disk HP EVA4100 SAN which is then replicated using Continuous Access to our DR site in Omaha which is the same setup. Cisco and SQL knowledge would be a plus but not required. Looking for someone with 2 years experience.

No clue on the pay but I'd guess it's upper $40k to lower $50k.

 

[Pelu]

Looking for any sort of job in PR...

 

[kt]

Our company has an IT position to fill as soon as possible. We are located in southern California (south OC). Follow the link for more details.

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Let me know or send me a PM here if you applied so I can expedite things for you.

 

[rudeguy]

Alticore near Grand Rapids, Michigan has a bunch of openings. I came across their career site while job searching. They pay great and from what I know, treat their employees decent.

 

[Twofootputt]

Application support In Gatineau - Bi-lingual
Application Support Specialist
Work Location ? National Capital Region (Gatineau/Ottawa)
Reference No.: 09-IT-02 (3 positions)
This position presents an opportunity to participate in a growth oriented organization and to gain
exposure and understanding of the energy industry. This role is ideally suited to a highly
knowledgeable, career oriented Application Specialist seeking a challenging opportunity.
Your primary responsibilities will be focused on supporting various application and work closely with
client to resolve potential issues.
As an active member of the Information and Technology group, the incumbent will more specifically
be responsible for the following activities:
? Provide support for the Company?s business applications
? Provide periodic on-call support
? Log, analyze and follow service calls through to resolution using the incident management tool
? Perform research and testing for solutions and resolutions
? Application security access request processing and administration
? Document and maintain support operational procedures to support company control policies
and processes
? In collaboration with the project team, document the applications and interventions in
accordance with established standards
Ideal Candidate
? College degree or equivalent in computer Science/Technology
? Minimum of 1 year of experience in software support in a windows environment
? Experience in a helpdesk, customer service role
? Experience with an incident tracking tool
? Understanding of relational database concepts and applications
? Basic experience with programming languages
? Analytical abilities and strong problem solving skills combined with a sound business sense
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French
? Action-oriented individual who excels in a multi-project paced environment, able to work in a
team environment and to perform successfully under limited supervision
We offer a competitive total compensation package as well as benefit and retirement plans. We are looking for
dynamic individuals with the required experience and qualifications. All interested candidates should apply to:
hrm-grh@brookfieldpower.com
or by fax at (819) 561-0573
PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE THE REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION. Brookfield Power would like to thank all applicants
but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

[Golgatha]

I just wanted to thank everyone for support I received here by PMs when I first lost my job back in November. I just got a call yesterday and will be starting a new position in early February. I had actually had two offers previously, but they were in St. Louis (I live in the KC Metro area) and my wife and I decided we liked KC enough to stick out the unemployment thing a little while longer.

If you're unemployed right now, my advice is to keep your chin up, keep constantly looking for that dream job, and you'll eventually be rewarded. I'm looking forward to a couple of weeks of just doing nothing except enjoying my family before I go back to work.

Another side piece of advice is to truly get 6 months worth of expenses socked away in a savings account or other safe and liquid asset. Proper emergency money planning (although luckily we really didn't have to even touch our savings thanks to my previous employer's severance + me immediately filing for unemployment benefits) really took the pressure off of me having to take the first available job that came my way, and ultimately allowed us to stay where we love to live. I know it is hard for a lot of folks to put back that much money, but the effort is worth it if you can swing it at all.

Best of luck and my prayers go out to all those still on the job search.

 

[amdskip]

I just thought I would post about IBM opening an office in Dubuque, Iowa. I do not know a whole lot about it but apparently it is expected that there will be 1300 positions. More info: http://www.thonline.com/ibm/

 

[ussfletcher]

Anyone know of any internships for a Computer Engineering major for this summer? I live in South Eastern Michigan.

 

[dbk]

I was wondering if there is a anandtech linkedin group????

 

[videogames101]

Originally posted by: ussfletcher
Anyone know of any internships for a Computer Engineering major for this summer? I live in South Eastern Michigan.

We need an intern thread

 

[ussfletcher]

Originally posted by: videogames101

Originally posted by: ussfletcher
Anyone know of any internships for a Computer Engineering major for this summer? I live in South Eastern Michigan.

We need an intern thread

Yeah, we do. As tough as it must be to find a job, finding an internship must be just as hard.

 

[Synomenon]

All I have right now is an Associate's degree in Computing & Information Technology and an A+ certification. Been looking for a low level / entry level type job for the past year just to get into the IT field. I'm in Vegas and for the foreseeable future will be stuck here.

Anyone know of any opening(s) in Vegas?

 

[pkananen]

** Please PM me related to the following job! **

Pillar is looking to add a senior-level Java/J2ee Developer to our existing team in Highland Park, MI. The right candidate must have a strong background using Agile development practices including pair programming and test-driven development. They must also have experience working with : JDBC, JSP, Struts, Spring, and ANT.

Ideal candidates will be:

** Simple, direct, and honest in dealing with others,
** Responsive, flexible and adaptive to a changing work environment,
** Diplomatic, positive, and constructive,
** Very consultative in nature,
** High velocity,
** Excellent communicators.


Company Overview:
Over the last 12 years, Pillar has been successfully mentoring clients and implementing software development best practices in a variety of industries. Our Speed to Value (S2V) approach is influenced by Agile Methodologies (XP, Scrum, Test Driven Development) and includes techniques to focus development on the most valuable business problems.

We strive to offer an exciting work environment that balances learning with delivery, a culture that is fun, fast paced and geared to the success of both the project and the individual. Additionally, we offer an excellent compensation/benefits package that includes an employee bonus program, flexible hours, and matching 401k.


If you want to find out more about our values and an overview of our approach, visit http://www.pillartechnology.com

 

[jinduy]

looks interesting but you might want to mention it's in Ohio

 

[Ns1]

<handled>


w00t TruePaige delivers.

 

[lizardth]

Texas Railroad Comission
Programmer I
Austin TX

I'm not too sure about the environment in that area, but where I work everyone is nice. FYI the RRC is "fiscally conservative" I've had to bring my own pens and a few other things to replace the crap they gave me to use.
Good Luck to those hunting!

 

[CZroe]

I was talking to some people here in San Diego and they said that there are computer user roups or something that recruiters typically go to looking for job candidates. They described it as being more like the Homebrew Computer Club that Bill Gates threatened over using BASIC on the Altair than a job fair. Unfortunately, none of those people could point me to any. Anyone know what they were talking about? I've done some rudimentary searches and haven't found much yet. I'll continue on...

 

[habib89]

BAE Systems is hiring Mechanical Engineers in Santa Clara, CA and Sterling Heights, MI. You can just go look at their website or pm me for information.

 

[wyvrn]

Just got laid off today! Yipee.

I am an IT Auditor with Big 4 experience in the Dallas area.

 

[skim milk]

Originally posted by: wyvrn
Just got laid off today! Yipee.

I am an IT Auditor with Big 4 experience in the Dallas area.

sorry to hear
even with big 4 experience

 

[wyvrn]

Originally posted by: skim milk

Originally posted by: wyvrn
Just got laid off today! Yipee.

I am an IT Auditor with Big 4 experience in the Dallas area.

sorry to hear
even with big 4 experience

Yep. the market is thin right now. Big 4 doesn't seem to be helping me much.

 

[ITPaladin]

Used to be in Fresno, CA. Moved to Oxnard, CA this past week.

Attended Heald College in Fresno for A.A.S. degree in I.T. with an emphasis in Network Systems Administration.

I had about 8 classes left to get it, had to drop a while, then had to move back to Oxnard.
I am seeking transfer of credits to a local college. I was thinking ITT Tech as the two
community college computer programs don't seem to have the classes geared for IT / Networking.
Eight classes can be knocked out from my Heald transcript to ITT.

I have MCP Windows 2000 server from 2005, and A+ from June 2007.

Internships, or entry level computer support/tech/network is what I am seeking prior to obtaining the full Associate's degree.

I have done computer sales for Circuit City as a seasonal temp, computer fix-up for Goodwill for a couple weeks on a temp project, and a two 2-week projects for TAC Worldwide
tech staffing firm that had a Dell project working with the VA hospital in Fresno doing hardware change-overs. I have friends that know I am into this stuff so they ask for
help. I have also built my own computers from parts for my own use.

I do not own a car, as how in the world can I pay for one without the regular income of a good-paying job?

This one thing has kept me from falling back on pizza delivery, for which I worked for the US western region pizza chain, Round Table Pizza, for 7 years. It also kept me from
getting an on-site computer repair job from a place back in Fresno.

 

[cKGunslinger]

Anyone with a BS degree in Computer Engineer, Computer Science, EE, etc is more than welcome to apply at Raytheon. This economic downturn isn't really having too much of an effect on this Defense Contractor. I joined straight out of college (Software - CS major) and have really enjoyed my experiences.

If anyone is looking in the Dallas, TX area, I'd be happy to help expedite a resume for you. Ability to get a DoD Security clearance is almost a requirement, having an existing one is almost an instant in.

 

[jinduy]

i've always tried to apply to their fullerton location but it seems to never get past the first line of defense, whatever that is