211618 / Software Technician

Job Description
• Function as part of a team to validate network drivers on various OSs and hardware
• Execute manual and automated test cases using validation tools
• Manage test servers, install and configure new servers and guest OSs
• Create automated scripts to update and manage installed software, drivers and features
• File problem reports on defects found in the bug tracking database to enable SW engineers to debug and resolve problems and improve product quality
• Perform basic debug of the systems to assist in the problem identification and resolution

Qualifications
• Hands-on experience with Linux open source device drivers.
• Prefer experience with virtualization in a Linux KVM environment.
• Strong networking skills applied to virtualized environment, e.g. virtual switches, distributed switches, VLAN, subnets.
• Task automation experience and strong scripting skills: PowerShell, python, perl, bash, shell.
• Experience in network performance testing using tools such as netperf, iperf, ntttcp, Chariot
• Experience in writing documentation, creating bug reports and working with bug tracking systems
• CISCO or other networking certification / courses are desired (but not mandatory)
• Strong knowledge in working with different server hardware (i.e. HP, Dell, Supermicro, etc.)
• BS in CS or Computer Engineering or equivalent of minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience

Additional Information
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO WORK WITH CANDIDATES ON H1B VISAS OR CANDIDATES REPRESENTED BY THIRD PARTIES.