Software Validation Technician

Our client is a HUGELY POPULAR COMPUTER COMPONENTS company seeking a SOFTWARE VALIDATION TECHNICIAN to be responsible for quality assurance of NETWORK STORAGE SOFTWARE DRIVERS. The candidate would be required to configure LAN and SAN network Switches, configure storage targets, and configure host bus adapters (HBAs) within enterprise Servers. Technicians are responsible for running scripted and manual test cases, troubleshooting and documenting defects, and interacting with Software Developers to improve quality of the product.

MUST HAVE SKILLS:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Operating Systems including Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 Server
- Exposure to Linux Operating systems including Ubuntu, RHEL and/or SLES
- Proficiency in network and SAN administration in both Windows and Linux environments
- Experience in network switch configuration including Cisco, Brocade and Extreme
- Excellent English writing skills and good verbal communication skills
- Superb troubleshooting and diagnostic skills including ability to solve problems
- Scripting experience with Bash, VBScript, PowerShell and/or Python
- Experience with network protocol analyzers (packet sniffers), including Finisar or Wireshark

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:

- MCSE, CCNA, CCNE, A+ certification
- Experience with the following companies or their products: EMC, Brocade, Emulex, QLogic, IBM, HP storage, etc.
- Experience with network testing tools (eg NetPerf, IOmeter, IOzone, Chariot, etc.)

Length of contract: 1 year
Hours per week: 40
Travel: none

Please include a daytime phone number where you can best be reached along with your Resume. Please also include a brief cover letter outlining your experience as related to this job requirement. CompuCom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No 3rd party/recruiters please.